Fresh VDM, born on February 1, 1992, as Bello Emmanuel Oluwashina, is a notable Nigerian record producer and musician under the professional alias “Fresh VDM.” Renowned for his production of Davido’s chart-topping single “Fia,” which earned nominations for Song of the Year and Best Pop Single at The Headies 2018 awards.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Bello Emmanuel Oluwashina |
| Date Of Birth: | February 1, 1992 |
| Place Of Birth: | Lome, Togo |
| State Of Origin: | Kwara, Nigeria |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s): | Record Producer |
| Net Worth: | $862,000 |
Early Life And Education
Born in 1992 to Mr. and Mrs. Bello, Fresh VDM entered the world in Togo before relocating to Nigeria as a teenager. A southwest Nigerian by origin, he spent his early years in Lome, Togo, under the guidance of his parents, both devout Pastors of their church.
Growing up, Fresh’s love for music blossomed, leading him to explore his talents as a multi-instrumentalist. Once a choir drummer, he quickly added piano-playing to his repertoire during his formative years.
His academic journey took him through primary school in Togo and culminated in earning his West African School Certificate from a prestigious secondary school in Lagos. Seeking further education, Fresh VDM pursued a degree in Criminology at Afe Babalola University in Ado Ekiti after completing his high school studies.
Career
During his time in university, Fresh VDM developed a keen interest in music production and dedicated himself to mastering the craft. Quickly honing his skills, he began creating beats for emerging artists within his school community.
Not long after, Fresh VDM crossed paths with Dremo, who was then affiliated with APG Records. Impressed by Fresh’s work, Dremo enlisted him to produce beats for his projects.
In 2016, when Davido signed Dremo to his newly established label, DMW, Fresh VDM followed suit. He played a pivotal role in creating the label’s inaugural single, “Back To Back,” featuring Davido, Mayorkun, Dremo, and Ichaba.
Among his notable productions is Mayorkun’s “Love You Tire,” which featured Mr Eazi. However, it was in 2017 that Fresh gained international recognition for producing the chart-topping hit “FIA” by Davido, amassing over 81 million views on YouTube.
Fresh contributed to Davido’s album “A Good Time” in 2019 and collaborated with Mayorkun on his debut album, “Mayor Of Lagos.” In 2020, he continued his winning streak by producing the track “The Best” for Davido’s album “A Better Time.”
Solidifying his position as one of Africa’s premier producers, Fresh VDM has worked with a plethora of industry heavyweights including Burna Boy, Cassper Nyovest, and Davido’s DMW roster consisting of Mayorkun, Peruzzi, Yonda, Dremo, among others.
Personal Life
Fresh VDM resides in a charming apartment building located in the vibrant area of Lekki, Lagos.
Fresh VDM shares a meaningful romantic connection with a captivating partner, whose identity remains discreet on his social media platforms.
Fresh VDM Net Worth
Fresh VDM, the talented Nigerian record producer and musician, has amassed a considerable net worth of approximately $862,000.
Production Discography
- “Back To Back” by DMW (featuring Davido, Mayorkun, Dremo, Ichaba) – 2016
- “Love You Tire” by Mayorkun (featuring Mr Eazi) – 2016
- “FIA” by Davido – 2017
- “A Good Time” (album) by Davido – 2019
- “Mayor Of Lagos” (album) by Mayorkun – 2019
- “The Best” by Davido – 2020
- “Pongilah” by Slimcase (featuring Zlatan) – 2020
- “Ginger Me” by Sound Sultan (featuring Peruzzi) – 2020
