“My music is where the heart connects with the culture.” — Skyboy Vibe
Some artists discover music. Others seem to be born inside it.
For Skyboy Vibe, music has been part of his story since childhood. Born Damilare Samuel Ogunlae, the Nigerian-born, Montreal-based artist has spent years developing a sound that sits comfortably between Afrobeats, R&B, and Soul while carrying the cultural identity that shaped him from the beginning.
Today, his journey stretches from the streets of Lagos to stages across Canada, with a growing audience discovering an artist determined to make his culture heard far beyond home.
A Childhood Shaped by Music
Skyboy Vibe’s relationship with music began early, influenced heavily by his late father, gospel musician Mr. Johnson Sunday Ogunlae.
Originally from Ilesha, Osun State, and raised in Lagos, Damilare grew up surrounded by music and performance. At just five years old, he was already singing and playing the drums. Three years later, he had written his first original song.
That early introduction to music would eventually become more than a childhood passion—it would become a lifelong pursuit.
In 2004, while in high school, he formed NAD Boyz, taking on the role of lead vocalist. By 2009 and 2010, the group had released “Bouncy Balloon” alongside a music video, giving the young artist an early taste of what it meant to create, perform, and connect with an audience.
Over the years, his artistic identity continued to evolve. He performed under names including Doxology during high school and Doz at university before eventually becoming Skyboy Vibe.
The name wasn’t simply a rebrand. It represented a growing artistic identity—one built around elevation, versatility, culture, and sound.
The Song That Changed Everything
University became another major chapter in Skyboy Vibe’s story.
In 2016, he released “High School,” a song that quickly gained traction and became a campus favourite. The record generated conversations online, trended on Twitter, and attracted support from notable names within the Afrobeats space.
The attention eventually led to a record deal with Shineboy Music, opening another door in an already developing career.
Rather than allowing the momentum to define him, Skyboy Vibe continued experimenting with his sound.
In 2020, he released a self-titled seven-track EP, showcasing the different sides of his artistry. From energetic Afro-pop records to more reflective R&B moments, the project demonstrated that his identity could not be confined to one sound.
And perhaps that versatility is what makes his story particularly interesting.
Lagos Gave Him the Foundation. Montreal Expanded the Vision.
On January 24, 2024, Skyboy Vibe relocated to Montreal, Canada.
For many artists, moving to a new country can mean starting again. For Skyboy Vibe, it became an opportunity to introduce an already-developed sound to a new audience.
The Montreal chapter has seen him become increasingly active within Canada’s growing African and multicultural music community, performing at festivals, club events, private celebrations, and major artist showcases.
In 2025, his performance résumé expanded through appearances alongside major Nigerian acts, including Joeboy and Chike in Ottawa, as well as Bnxn in Montreal.
He also performed at the Afro Festival in Ottawa and Burna Boy’s Listening Party in Montreal, placing him in rooms and on stages connected to some of the biggest names in contemporary African music.
Then came 2026.
His momentum continued with appearances connected to Crayon Live in Canada, Fola Live in Canada, and the Afrovibes Festival in Kitchener.
Each performance represents more than another name on a résumé. Together, they tell a larger story about an artist steadily positioning himself within the international Afrobeats ecosystem.
More Than Afrobeats
What makes Skyboy Vibe’s journey compelling is not simply his ability to perform Afrobeats outside Nigeria.
It is his understanding that music can carry identity.
His sound draws from the rhythmic energy of Afrobeats while incorporating the smoothness of R&B and the emotional honesty of Soul. The result is music that can move a crowd while still leaving room for vulnerability, storytelling, and personal expression.
For an artist who grew up in Lagos and now creates from Montreal, that cultural intersection is central to his identity.
He isn’t leaving his roots behind.
He’s taking them with him.
The Next Chapter
Skyboy Vibe’s journey is still unfolding.
From writing his first song at eight to leading a group in high school, from becoming a campus sensation to relocating across continents, his career has been defined by movement and evolution.
Now, with an expanding presence in Canada’s music scene and a sound capable of connecting different audiences, the next phase of his journey could be his most significant yet.
The Lagos-born artist has already proven that culture can travel.
The question now is how far Skyboy Vibe can take it.
And if his journey so far is anything to go by, the answer may be much farther than anyone expects.
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