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Folarinwale Elemide (born 19 October 1994) known professionally as The Flowolf is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence in 2020 with the release of the viral song'Mafa Mafa' featuring Davido, Peruzzi and Dremo, which peaked at number 2 on the Nigeria Apple Music chart on the week of April 5, 2020.He’s affiliated to Davido Music Worldwide.

Early life and education

Folarinwale Elemide was born in Lagos State, Nigeria, where he grew up to pursued his secondary education before moving to the United Kingdom for further studies.he studied Business Administration at the University of Reading.His musical career began in his childhood when he joined his church choir. While he was in school he and some friends formed a music group and they always performed at their school's prize-giving day and other special occasions.

Career

In 2015, his music career became professional when he was signed to Ocho Records. In 2017, The Flowolf released his debut single 'Playback' which featured Davido and Dremo. In 2019, he released his hit single 'No Shaking' which features Mayorkun and Peruzzi. In 2020, he dropped a collaborate single 'Mafa Mafa' where he featured Davido,Peruzzi and Dremo under Davido Music Worldwide.The song went viral and many people jumped on the Mafa Mafa Dancing Challenge, it peaked at number 2 on the Nigeria Apple Music chart on the week of April 5, 2020. He has released other notable singles, including 'Bobo', 'You Are Cancelled', 'Fifa' and 'Blood Hot'.

Discography

EP

Full Moon (2021)

Singles

• "Playback" feat. Davido & Dremo

• "Desperado" (2017)

• "No Shaking" feat. Mayorkun And Peruzzi (2019)

• "Trigger" (2019)

• "On A Jay" feat. Mayorkun and Dremo (2020)

• "FIFA" (2020)

• "Bobo" (2020)

• "Mafa Mafa" feat. Davido, Peruzzi & Dremo (2021)

• "Hustle" (2021)

• "Mad At Me" (2021)

• "Ko Ba Mi" feat. Zlatan (2021)

• "My Other Pillow" feat. Dremo (2021)

• "Aza" (2022)

• "Blood Hot" feat. Kida Kudz & Dremo (2022)

• "No Other Way" feat. Igor Mabano (2023)

• "Not Telling Us" with Dremo (2024)

• "On God Oh Boss" feat. Dremo

References

1. "The Flowolf Discovers Himself On Six Track Debut EP 'The Full Moon'". Culture Custodian. Adedamola Onabanjo. 25 January 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
2. "MORE BRANCHES Top 20 Biggest Songs In Nigeria 01". Morebranches. Editorial. 25 April 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
3. "Davido Peruzzi Dremo And The Flowolf Team Up For New Track Mafa Mafa". Okayafrica. DAMOLA DUROSOMO. 31 March 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
4. "Davido Peruzzi Dremo And The Flowolf Team Up For New Track Mafa Mafa". Bella Naija. Editorial. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
5. "Mafa Mafa feat Davido The Flowolf Peruzzi and Dremo Charts History". Topcharts. Editorial. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
6. "DMW RELEASES NEW SINGLE MAFA MAFA". Guardian. Editorial. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
7. "Everything About The Flowolf: DMW affiliate and Nigerian Musician". Pop Jollof. Amos Flashl. 25 March 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
8. "Everything About The Flowolf: DMW affiliate and Nigerian Musician". Pop Jollof. Amos Flashl. 25 March 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
9. "THE FLOWOLF DROPS "NO SHAKING" FEATURING MAYORKUN AND PERUZZI". Guardian Nigeria. Editorial. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
10. "New Music Video Flowolf feat Davido & Dremo Playback". Bella Naija. Editorial. 10 March 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
11. "THE FLOWOLF DROPS "NO SHAKING" FEATURING MAYORKUN AND PERUZZI". Guardian Nigeria. Editorial. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
12. "New Video Davido feat The Flowolf Peruzzi and Dremo Mafa Mafa". Bella Naija. Editorial. 14 March 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
13. "DMW Mafa Mafa ft Davido The Flowolf Peruzzi Dremo". Notjustok. Editorial. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
14. "The Flowolf spazzes out on Blood Hot teamed by Dremo & Kida Kudz". The49thstreet. Editorial. 2 July 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
15. "The Flowolf Discovers Himself On Six Track Debut EP 'The Full Moon'". Culture Custodian. Adedamola Onabanjo. 25 January 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
16. "New Music The Flowolf Desperado". Bella Naija. Editorial. 31 March 2017. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
17. "The Flowolf Trigger". Tooxclusive. Duncan. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
18. "The Flowolf, Mayorkun and Dremo premieres On A Jay". PM News. Editorial. 11 August 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
19. "The Flowolf – On A Jay ft. Mayorkun, Dremo Music". Mp3bullet. Editorial. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
20. "Davido Peruzzi Dremo And The Flowolf Release Music Video For Mafa Mafa". Okayafrica. RUFARO SAMANGA. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
21. "The Flowolf taps into Amapiano with Aza". The49thstreet. Editorial. 23 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
22. "LISTEN The Flowolf, Dremo and Kida Kudz Combine Forces on Blood Hot". Notjustok. Editorial. 7 July 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
23. "Win $3000 in the On God Oh Boss free verse challenge by The Flowolf ft Dremo". Notjustok. Editorial. 7 September 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.

• 1994 births
• Living people
• Yoruba musicians
• 21st-century Nigerian male singers
• Musicians from Oyo State
• Nigerian singer-songwriters