Lagos continues to be a city of artists who do not follow the herd. Scottyolorin is one of the loudest names in that new wave. He is a singer/rapper who merges Afrobeats, hip hop and street sounds to create mini songs that never end. In 2014 he transitioned from a quiet graphic designer to one of Nigeria’s hottest rising talents in only two years. His mixtape was a catalyst for change. His team-ups made him the poster boy of the underground. He has been featured in large forums and foreign publications. This article is all about Scottyolorin from his real name to his age, career, songs, net worth, and family.
Real Name
Scottyolorin’s real name is Scott Ayopelumi Oluwaseye. It is sometimes shortened to Scott Ayopelumi, but on his official documents and records, it is Oluwaseye. His fans simply call him Scotty. The stage name is a neat combination. It is a combination of the Yoruba word for a singer, Olorin, and Scott from his first name. Together they make Scottyolorin, which gives you a good idea of who he is and what he does. His streaming credits include the name Ayopelumi Scott under writer and composer. This is the only way to make sure of his identity on any platform. His SoundCloud page was opened under the name Scott Ayopelumi. The same real name is used on his artist page on UnitedMasters and in his early posts. In some places he will be listed as Scotty. He signs off his social posts with the tag 00lorin and a bat emoji, which has become his personal symbol. So whether a song is credited to Scottyolorin, Scott Ayopelumi, or Ayopelumi Scott, it is all one man.
Age
Scottyolorin is 23 years old. He was born on the 7th of July, 2003, which falls in the middle of the year and lines up with his very active release runs. He is a true Gen Z artist. He was born in the streaming age, created his initial fan base online, and learned how to make music on a laptop. That youth shows in his energy. His songs are short, sweet and designed to be replayed and used for TikTok. He has already accomplished a lot in his career at age 23. He made his debut official records in 2024, released a full mixtape in 2026 and got himself a place on an international list of artists making a difference to the Nigerian underground scene in 2026. He is a very young artist that most his age are still looking for 1 hit song. He has a list of fan favorites and a live fan base in Lagos. His story is even more impressive because of his youth at the time, as the law degree and design career came before he was 23.
Career
His career did not start in music. It started in school and in design. He had a rich musical background in Lagos, where he participated in the church choir rehearsals, and participated in orchestral concerts as a boy. This early education has left him with a good ear for melody and rhythm. As a university student he was encouraged to be curious, which led him to BandLab, where he started to record some rough ideas. He uploaded experimental demos to SoundCloud and slowly found his voice. That voice is a mix of melodic, nigeria street-hop slang and alternative sounds. He also created a career in graphic design, and it remains a part of his artistic identity today.
He made one big decision, his turning point, when he finished his Law degree. He did not pursue a traditional legal career, but rather became a complete musician. A risk was taken, but it worked out. He started to break official records in 2024, starting with MARYJANE and BroKE boYs! late in that year. The songs were an introduction to his style, which is between urban hip hop and catchy rap. He released TRABAYE and LIKE ASHERKINE in the middle of 2025. Both tracks forced him to get into a real swing. TRABAYE was a big hit due to its compact length and replay value. LIKE ASHERKINE proved his ability to perform rapid rhythmic flows and Afrobeats melodies in tandem.
His big moment came in late 2025. He collaborated with Egertton for MOLADE, which debuted on November 27th, 2025, and hit listeners straight on. Around the same period, he delivered a standout verse on TE WO by Straffitti, a track that sits on the BUR$T EP. Those two releases announced him as a star in the making. The fire continued in early 2026. DEELA landed on Feb 4, 2026, followed by FL STUDIO and R33NZO on Mar 6, 2026. After all, the big one arrived. He released his first mixtape, entitled OLORIN PACK on March 27, 2026. The project had a very quiet launch, announced just hours before midnight. It still made noise. The mixtape features deep 808s, electric guitar riffs, and crunchy synths that were produced by Semzi, JoeyXcv, Elemen3 and more. The guests are ARTSALGHUL, ytboutthataction, and R33NZO. A headline show in Lagos followed days later.
The rise did not slow down. He was featured in TE WO II with Straffitti and Zlatan Ibile on April 3, 2026. He released FL STUDIO II (along with Champz) on April 17th. During June of 2026, he met DaveTheOracle and Kobilou for GLACIER GIRL, which was the defining song of the scene that year. It also got the three a live acoustic performance on Glitch Africa. He has since got a co-sign from Afrobeats star Ruger. He was also named one of ten artists currently redefining Nigeria’s underground music by The FADER in October 2026. It’s a big stamp for an independent artist.
Songs
Scottyolorin composes songs to be repeated. The majority of his records are under two and a half minutes, making them punchy and addictive. His biggest songs as of now include 4:44 FREESTYLE, which he made with DaveTheOracle, Monochrome, and Zen Univrse. This is the most successful release he has made with GLACIER GIRL, DaveTheOracle and Kobilou. MOLADE with Egertton remains a fan favourite. His mixtape, OLORIN PACK, collects many of his best moments in one place. The tracklist includes 12 tracks, all of which feature LIKE ASHERKINE, FL STUDIO, MOLADE, DEELA, MY HUSTLE, SHAYLA, RANGE, 542, LOCAL RAPPER, REMA FIGURES, and SEE MY AZA. From his early days, you still have MARYJANE, BroKE boYs!, and E don be freestyle. Other notable records include FAAJI with DaveTheOracle, BALLER, and MY HUSTLE. He has also jumped on songs by other artists, including Money by TAR1Q, Massacre The Show with Fergiee and YKB, Scotty’s Interlude with Tobby BadAss, Manya with Wave$tar, SWAG CITY with Onx, Pasta with Mamuzo and Blaqdee, and G-Shock with Swayvee and Fergiee. His style is experimental. He switches between singing and rapping with ease, adds auto tuned melodies, and laces his hooks with Yoruba phrases and Nigerian Pidgin. Alongside Egertton and Straffitti, he is considered one of the framers of the new underground wave.
Net Worth
As of now, there is no verified public figure for Scottyolorin’s net worth. He is an independent artist, which means he retains more of his money. There are several sources where he earns money. His songs have regular numbers on streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Audiomack, and Shazam. Extra features are added because he has been on albums with TAR1Q, Straffitti, Tobby BadAss, Mamuzo, Swayvee, and Fergiee. It includes his headline show in Lagos, and performances in underground shows and festival style events. His releases are distributed through UnitedMasters and his own imprint, keeping them under his control. Brand awareness and media presence are increasingly courting too. To sum up, he is not yet at the height of the biggest Afrobeats stars, but he is making steady gains in his revenue with each release. If you think the finances are looking good for a 23 year old who hadn’t really been serious about dropping music until 2024, you’re not wrong.
Family
Scottyolorin keeps his blood family away from the spotlight. He has never revealed his parents’ names, or his siblings’ names, in an interview or on public record, and he has never posted photos of them online. All we know is that he was born in the city of Lagos and had a solid musical background. His childhood experiences included music, such as being in the church choir or orchestra, indicating early exposure to a positive musical environment. The other family in his story is his creative family. His musical circle consists of Straffitti, Egertton, R33NZO, DaveTheOracle, Kobilou, ARTSALGHUL, Monochrome and ytboutthataction. They appear on his projects, he appears on theirs, and together they carry the new Lagos underground. That’s the team mentality that has helped him get where he is, where he is, and so quickly.
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