Age, Biography and Wiki
Cruel Santino (Osayaba Andrew Ize-Iyamu) was born on 3 June, 1992 in Lagos, Nigeria, is an A nigerian hip hop musician. Discover Cruel Santino's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 31 years old?
| Popular As |
Osayaba Andrew Ize-Iyamu |
| Occupation |
Singer-songwriter · rapper · director |
| Age |
31 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
3 June 1992 |
| Birthday |
3 June |
| Birthplace |
Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Niger
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He is a member of famous artist with the age 31 years old group.
Cruel Santino Height, Weight & Measurements
At 31 years old, Cruel Santino height not available right now. We will update Cruel Santino's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
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Cruel Santino Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Cruel Santino worth at the age of 31 years old? Cruel Santino’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from Niger. We have estimated Cruel Santino's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
artist |
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Timeline
Osayaba Andrew Ize-Iyamu, better known by his stage name Cruel Santino, is a Nigerian alternative singer-songwriter, rapper and director.
He is a member of Monster Boys collective, with music producers Genio Bambino, and GMK.
He is signed to Interscope Records, in partnership with Monster Boy, Love Renaissance and Warner Chappell Music.
Santino's debut into the music scene was met with critical acclaim when he released his studio album Mandy & The Jungle, introducing the alté fashion, and music, into the mainstream, notably with his track "Rapid Fire".
Osayaba Andrew Ize-Iyamu was born in Lagos on 3 June 1992, and raised in Ikeja.
He was a teenage drama coordinator in high school.
After graduation, he participated in city-wide attention as a freestyle-rap prodigy.
In an interview with British GQ, he said "I heard Drake's first album, Thank Me Later. Hearing someone sing and rap confirmed to me that I could do the same."
His father was responsible for his music education, while growing up.
In 2011, he launched his music career as a rapper on SoundCloud, with the stage name Ozzy B. On 13 September 2011, he released a 21-track mixtape titled Diaries of a Loner, on SoundCloud.
In review for We Plug Good Music, Neefemi, said "the project is one of Nigeria’s best mixtapes with time".
On 29 September 2013, he released his second mixtape Birth of Santi.
In 2016, he changed his stage name to Santi, with the release of his first extended play Suzie's Funeral, through Monster Boy on 30 June 2016.
On 29 June 2016, "Gangsta Fear" a song of his own composition, co-written by Odunsi (The Engine), breakout from SoundCloud, with elements of afro-dancehall.
Following the release of the music video directed by Falomo and Santi himself.
The record became a commercial success in the alternative music scene, in Nigeria, and Britain.
In 2017, he opened for Skepta’s at Our Homecoming concert in Nigeria.
On 1 April 2017, " Jungle Fever", and "Gangsta Fear" was aired on OVO Sound’s Episode 40.
On 22 December 2017, he opened for Burna Boy, Skepta, and J Hus at the second edition of Nativeland concert.
On 29 December 2017, he opened for Show Dem Camp at The Palmwine Music Fest, alongside Bez, Ajebutter22, Lady Donli, Odunsi, Tomi Thomas, among others.
On 21 January 2018, Santino, Odunsi, MAKA, and Lady Donli, covers the Guardian Life Magazine, Vibes Of The New Age edition, where they spoke about their plans for the future.
On 2 November 2018, as Santi, he released "Rapid Fire", featuring Shane Eagle, Tomi Agape, and Amaarae through Monster Boy, and produced by Genio Bambino.
On 23 November 2018, the music video for "Rapid Fire" was released, and self-directed by Santino, as Santi.
In 2018, he signed a partnership deal with the North Carolina-based imprint Immaculate Taste, and rereleased Suzie's Funeral.
On 17 May 2019, as Santi's, Santino released his first debut studio album Mandy & The Jungle, with guess appearance from DRAM, GoldLink, Tay Iwar, Amaarae, Krisirie, Nonso Amadi, Bridge, Shane Eagle, Kida Kudz, Seki, and Tomi Agape.
With production credits from Odunsi(The Engine), GMK, Higo, LeMav, DOZ, and Genio Bambino.
Mandy & The Jungle, was cited as one of the Guardian albums and tracks of 2019.
Same day, shortly after the release of Mandy & The Jungle, on 20 May 2019, Tunde Balogun, the co-founder of Love Renaissance.
Tweeted " Welcome Santi to the @LVRN fam".
On 28 August 2019, Santino, credited as Santi, directed "U Say" music video by GoldLink, featuring Tyler, The Creator, and Jay Prince, off Diaspora studio album.
On 3 November 2019, he performed at Day n Vegas Festival at Las Vegas Festival Grounds, and opened for Tyler, The Creator, and Doja Cat.
On 5 December 2019, he headline his first show in London, titled No Tears In The Jungle, at Islington Assembly Hall.
On 6 February 2020, Santi on the lineup of Lovebox Festival, set to take place at Gunnersbury Park in London, from June 12–14.
Following the outbreak of the ongoing spread of coronavirus, the festival was cancelled.
On 10 November 2020, he performed at the Gnaw Stage, of the Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival.
On 3 March 2020, Santi reveals his plan, to create a TV show about Nigerian youth culture.
He tells Crack Magazine, "That’s where my heart is right now. In Nigeria, we have never had a show about high school, sexuality and drugs. I feel like the kids need a safe space, something to explore and escape to."
On 19 May 2020, he tweeted "U Guy's I had to change my name to Cruel Santino, cause of one man in Spain, he didn't want to free the name for me. On 30 May 2020, he starred in The Late Night Show with Daisy Ola, where he played numerous characters as Hamma Santino, Santino Criminal, Santino and the leader, Cruel Santino.
On 19 June 2020, Cruel Santino unveiled the joint venture deal with Interscope Records, and Monster Boy, with the release of "End of The Wicked", featuring Octavian.
