Adekunle Temitope (born 27 May 1996), better known by his stage name Small Doctor, is a
Nigerian Fuji, afro-pop recording artist and performer. Small Doctor was preceded by the release of another single: "Penalty" which won award for the "Best Street Hop" at
The Headies 2018. His songs are mostly composed in English and
Yoruba
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Early life and education
Temitope was born on 27 May 1996 in Dopemu,
Lagos State, but hail from
Ondo State. He took a strong interest in music at a young age. He began his education at Ain't Orosan Nursery and Primary School Lagos, and later proceeded to Oniwaya Secondary School. Due to his interest in music, he dropped out of
University of Lagos to concentrate on full time music.
Career
In 2012, his music career kicked off. He released singles like Gbagaun, Anobi, Penalty and Mosquito Killer.
On 24 July 2015, Small Doctor released his debut studio album "Street Ambassador". The album features guest
appearances
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from Pasuma, Dre San and Young Legxy.
Small Doctor embarked on his first major tour in Nigeria titled "Omo Better Concert" on 9 December 2018. He performed at the 20,000 seats capacity
Agege Stadium
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in
Lagos. He performed in
London at a concert held at
O2 Academy Islington on 9 September 2018.
On 6 April 2019, Winners Golden Bet unveiled Small Doctor as their brand ambassador.
Personal life
On 3 December 2018 Small Doctor was arrested for
alleged possession of firearms and for allegedly threatening to shoot a police officer who was on traffic duty along Oshodi, Lagos. Barely 24 hours, a magistrate court in Ebute cleared all charges against him and he was released.
Discography
Albums
*2015: ''Street Ambassador''
*2015: ''Omo Iya Teacher''
*2016: ''Street King''
Singles
*2015: "Skit"
*2015: "Oh My God"
*2015: "E No Sabi"
*2015: "Gyration"
*2015: "Magician"
*2015: "Amuludun"
*2015: "Say Baba"
*2015: "Oyinbo"
*2015: "Eleda Mi"
*2015: "God the Bless"
*2015: "Street Bus Stop"
*2015: "Arrest"
*2015: "Small Doctor"
*2015: "Omo Iya Teacher"
*2015: "Ile Ijo"
*2015: "Story"
*2015: "Gbera"
*2015: "Gbagaun"
*2015: "Iya Teacher"
*2015: "You Know"
*2015: "Anobi"
*2015: "Mosquito Killer"
*2015: "Uzobu"
*2015: "Anobi"
*2016: "Penalty"
*2016: "Sobotone"
*2016: "Forever"
*2016: "Pakurumo"
*2018: "My People"
*2018: "Slay Mama"
*2018: "Thank You"
*2019: "Believe"
*2020: "Account Balance"
Awards and nominations
References
External links
Verified Twitter AccountVerified Instagram Account
21st-century Nigerian male singers
Living people
1996 births
The Headies winners
Yoruba-language singers
University of Lagos alumni
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