Wani, whose real name is Ayorinde Olawani Ayokun, is a Nigerian-American alté singer, songwriter, and audio engineer recognized for blending Afrobeats, dancehall, and modern R&B. He gained prominence with his 2018 debut EP Lagos City Vice, establishing a unique sound marked by nostalgic sampling and thoughtful lyrics.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Ayorinde Olawani Ayokun |
| Date of Birth | December 2, 1994 |
| Place of Birth | Washington, DC, United States |
| Nationality | Nigerian-American |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Singer, Songwriter, Audio Engineer |
| Record Labels | All Season, distribution via Apple Music’s Platoon |
| Net Worth | $500,000 |
Early Life and Education
Born on December 2, 1994, in Washington, DC, Wani spent part of his childhood in London before moving to Lagos. He later pursued studies in the United States while working in Chicago’s music scene as an audio engineer, developing lasting skills and connections.
Career
Wani launched his career on SoundCloud in 2017, achieving viral success with a remix of Drake’s “Blem.”
He permanently moved to Lagos in 2018 and independently released the Lagos City Vice EP, with the single “China Designer” surpassing one million Apple Music streams.
A royalty dispute involving producer Sarz emerged in 2019 over “China Designer” credits.
Wani maintained relevance with singles such as “All My Ladies” and “Times Two (X2)” featuring BNXN, before releasing Lagos City Vice 2 in 2021 and LCV3: Sweet Surrender in 2025.
Personal Life
Wani keeps his private life discreet, with no publicly known partner or children.
Controversies
- A public dispute in 2019 with producer Sarz regarding royalties for “China Designer.”
- A 2020 tweet referencing veteran singer Iyanya prompted Wani to issue a public apology.
Wani Net Worth
Wani’s estimated net worth in 2025 is around $500,000. This figure reflects earnings from his music releases, streaming royalties, performances, and growing industry presence as an alté artist.
Discography
Extended Plays
- Lagos City Vice (2018)
- Lagos City Vice 2 (2021)
- LCV3: Sweet Surrender (2025)
Selected Singles
- Instaman (2017)
- Blem (2017)
- Fast Life (2019)
- No Love (2019)
- All My Ladies (2020)
- Times Two (X2) ft. Buju (2021)
- Jailer (2021)
Featured Appearances
- In Case (Show Dem Camp feat. Wani) (2019)
- Mentally (Prettyboy D-O feat. Wani) (2020)
