Dice Ailes, born Shasha Damilola Alesha on August 1 1996, is a Nigerian music artist who signed a contract with Chocolate City in July 2014. He was recognized as a nominee for Rookie of the Year at The Headies in 2016. His single “Miracle” was ranked third on TooXclusive’s list of Top 10 Songs in October 2016. In 2017, he was highlighted by tooXclusive as one of the sixteen artists to watch out for.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Shasha Damilola Alesha |
| Date Of Birth: | August 1, 1996 |
| Place Of Birth: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality: | Nigerian-Canadian |
| Occupation(s): | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter |
| Labels: | Chocolate City (former) |
| Net Worth: | $250,000 |
Early Life And Education
Dice Ailes’ love for music dates back to his childhood, with influences from his uncles who were songwriters. He began exploring his musical talents at the age of 8 or 9, inspired by his mother’s involvement in the church choir. It was at the church choir that he first showcased his skills by beatboxing to the music composed for services.
After completing his education in Nigeria, the Republic of Benin, and Ghana, Dice Ailes made the move to Canada where he pursued his studies at York University and ventured into the music industry. It was only after signing with Chocolate City in 2014 that he decided to return to Nigeria to further his musical career.
Career
At 15, Dice Ailes decided to pursue music more seriously and collaborated with his uncle on his first track, “I Can’t Wait.” By the age of 16, his unique talent caught the attention of Rhythm 93.7, leading to an appearance on DJ Jimmy Jatt’s renowned show, “Jimmy’s Jump Off.”
The young artist later moved to Canada to continue his education, while still holding onto his musical ambitions. During his time in Canada, Dice Ailes met Tee Tash, a young entrepreneur who recognized his potential and signed him to a Production Agreement, kickstarting his professional music career.
Dice Ailes and Tee Tash journeyed to Nigeria in 2013 to promote their music, where they crossed paths with M.I. Impressed by Dice Ailes’ talent, M.I. arranged a meeting with Chocolate City’s management leading to his signing in 2014.
His collaboration with Lil Kesh on the CKay-produced track “Miracle” gained him national acclaim in 2016.
A standout moment was when he performed at the “Beat FM Xmas concert” in Lagos in December 2016 alongside WSTRN, Krept and Konan, Migos, and Lil Kesh. Following his hit song “Ella,” Dice Ailes further solidified his position in the Nigerian music scene.
Personal Life
Dice Ailes, is known for keeping his personal life private. Despite rumors of a relationship, he has never disclosed any details about his love life. There is no information on his marital status or if he has any children.
Dice Ailes Net Worth
Dice Ailes, the talented Nigerian artist, has amassed an estimated net worth of approximately $250,000 through his successful career in the music industry.
Discography
Here is a list of some of Dice Ailes’ songs and albums:
Songs
- Miracle
- Otedola
- Ella
- Diceyyy
- Enough for You
- Mr Biggs
- Ginika
- Alakori ft. Falz
- Pim Pim ft. Olamide
- Money Dance
- Dicey Baba
Albums
- Money & BULLs (EP, 2017)
- Ladies First (EP, 2022)
