Dare is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro-R&B singer, composer, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is also the creative director of Livespot360 and the son of Art Alade, a well-known African jazz musician and entertainer.
Early Life & Education
Dare Art Alade was born on February 9, 1982, in Lagos, Nigeria, into the family of renowned jazz musician Olapeju Alade, better known as Art Alade. He is Olapeju’s fifth and final child.
Career
Dare began singing with a number of choruses at a young age, including the Cathedral Choir and, later, the National Troupe of Nigeria Choir. At the age of 15, he began frequently performing in bars in and around Lagos, Ibadan, and other Nigerian cities. During one of those late-night sessions, he met a Cool FM executive, a top radio station, who admired his voice and ability to engage the audience. The tenacious young man began traveling between Cool FM and the University of Lagos, where he was studying music and performing with the Cappella group The Chordwebs. While working at Cool FM, he had the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of radio production and marketing.
Dare has had a successful career as a radio and television personality, appearing as a coach, judge, and host on a variety of TV shows such as The Voice Nigeria, Project Fame West Africa, and Nigerian Idol. He has also worked as a Master of Ceremonies, voice actor, and philanthropist.
Dare is a co-founder of Livespot360, the creative agency responsible for some of Nigeria’s most contentious performances. Kelly Rowland, Ciara, Cardi B, and Kim Kardashian, a worldwide super influencer and TV personality, have all performed at Livespot360-organized concerts and festivals that have set the standard for live entertainment in Nigeria.
Discography
Albums
- 2020 Way Home
- 2015 Naked
- 2011 DoubleDare
- 2009 unDareyted
- 2006 From Me 2 U
Singles
- 2020 Jah Guide Me
- 2015 Pray For Me
- 2015 Asiko Laiye (Remix)
- 2013 Special Fever
- 2011 The Way You Are (Remix)
- 2010 The Way You Are
- 2010 Don’t Let Me Know
- 2010 Sisi Eko
- 2010 Ba Ni Ki Di
- 2009 No Stars
- 2009 Let You Know
- 2009 Style Na Style Remix
- 2009 Stroke Me
- 2009 More
- 2008 Not The Girl
- 2008 Carry Dey Go
- 2008 With This Woman
- 2006 Fuji
- 2006 Escalade
Awards & Nominations
Won
- Best Picture / Musical Video Awards for Musical excellence in Nigeria
- 2015: Best Male Artiste: Inspirational at All Africa Music Award
- 2011: Recording of the Year at The Headies 2011
- 2011: Best R&B Single of the Year at The Headies 2011
- 2009: Video of the Year at the Nigerian Music Video Awards
- 2009: Best Use of Costume at the Nigerian Music Video Awards
- 2009: Best R&B Video at the Channel O Music Video Awards
- 2009: Best R&B at the Nigerian Music Video Awards
- 2009: Best Music Video of the Year at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards
- 2009: Best Male Video at the Channel O Music Video Awards
- 2006: Best R&B Video at the Channel O Music Video Awards
Nominated
- Best R&B Album at the Awards for Musical excellence in Nigeria
- 2012: Most stylish Artist – Male at the FAB Awards
- 2011: Video of the year at the Nigerian Music Video Awards
- 2011: Best Vocal Performance at The Headies Awards
- 2011: Best Use of Costumes at the Nigerian Music Video Awards
- 2011: Best RnB Video at the Nigerian Music Video Awards
- 2011: Best R&B Pop Album at The Headies Awards
- 2011: Best Afro Pop Video at the Nigerian Music Video Awards
- 2011: Artist of the Year at The Headies Awards
- 2009: Best Vocal Performance – Male at the Hip Hop World Awards
- 2009: Best Single Recording at the Hip Hop World Awards
- 2009: Best R&B at the MTV Music Video Awards
- 2007: Best R&B Song at the Awards for Musical excellence in Nigeria
- 2012: Best Use of Costumes at the Nigerian Music Video Awards
- 2012: Best Highlife at the Nigerian Music Video Awards
- 2013: Music Video of the Year at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards
- 2015: Best Male Artiste: Inspirational at the Africa Music Awards
Net Worth
According to different sources, Dare Art Alade’s net worth is estimated at around $2 million. He has realized his wealth from his career so far.
