Small Doctor
{{Short description|Nigerian Fuji, afro-pop recording artist and performer}}{{Use Nigerian English|date=July 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Small Doctor
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| birth_name = Adekunle Temitope
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| birth_date = 27 May 1999
| birth_place = Lagos, Nigeria
| origin = Ondo State
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| genre = {{flat list|
| occupation = Singer, songwriter and performer
| instrument = {{flat list|
- Vocals
- singing}}
| years_active = 2012–present
| label = OIT Dynasty Records
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Adekunle Temitope (born 27 May 1999), better known by his stage name Small Doctor, is a Nigerian Fuji, afro-pop recording artist and performer.{{cite web|url=https://www.legit.ng/1105294-small-doctor-biography.html|title=Small Doctor biography |publisher=Legit.ng|access-date=12 April 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.legit.ng/1170689-nigerian-singer-small-doctor-talks-days-a-bus-conductor-okada-rider.html|title=Nigerian singer Small Doctor talks about his days as a bus conductor and Okada rider|publisher=Legit.ng|date=22 May 2018 |access-date=12 April 2019}} Small Doctor was preceded by the release of another single: "Penalty" which won award for the "Best Street Hop" at The Headies 2018.{{cite web|url=https://dailypost.ng/2018/05/06/headies-awards-2018-full-list-categories-winners/|title=Headies Awards 2018: Full list of categories, winners|publisher=Dailypost.ng|date=6 May 2018|access-date=12 April 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/small-doctor-singer-opens-up-on-how-his-mother-inspired-his-hit-single-penalty/7tgwjql|title=Singer opens up on how his mother and sister inspired his hit single, 'Penalty'|publisher=Pulse.ng|date=22 May 2018|access-date=12 April 2019}} His songs are mostly composed in English, pidgin and Yoruba.{{cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/how-small-doctor-made-nigerian-pop-fuji-music|title=How Small Doctor made Nigerian pop from Fuji music|publisher=Musicinafrica.net|access-date=12 April 2019}}
Early life and education
Temitope was born on 27 May 1996 in Dopemu, Lagos State, but hails from Ondo State. He took a strong interest in music at a young age. He began his education at 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.{{cite web|url=https://mybiohub.com/2016/07/small-doctor-biography-age-profile-real-name.html/|title=Small Doctor Biography |publisher=Mybiohub.com|access-date=3 April 2019}}
Career
In 2012, his music career kicked off. He released singles like Gbagaun, Anobi, Penalty and Mosquito Killer.{{cite web|url=http://www.afrobios.com/-Small+Doctor|title=Small Doctor Biography |publisher=Afrobios.com|access-date=12 April 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/new-music-small-doctor-penalty/bkl3ngt|title=Small Doctor-'Penalty' |publisher=Pulse Ng|date=15 December 2016|access-date=12 April 2019}}
On 24 July 2015, Small Doctor released his debut studio album "Street Ambassador".{{cite web|url=https://velvetroom.gr/album/142897/small+doctor/street-ambassador|title=Street Ambassador|publisher=velvetroom.gr|access-date=16 April 2019}} The album features guest appearances 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/small-doctor-called-and-agege-gave-a-resounding-welcome-at-the-omobetter-concert/82tne7t|title=Small Doctor called and Agege gave a resounding welcome at the OmoBetter concert|website=Pulse.ng|publisher=Gbenga Bada|access-date=16 April 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/entertainment/history-made-as-small-doctor-shuts-down-agege-stadium-with-omo-better-concert-see-photos|title=History Made As small Doctor Shuts Down Agege Stadium With Omo Better Concert (See Photos)|website=Naijaloaded.com.ng|publisher=OG DEJI|access-date=16 April 2019}} He performed at the 20,000 seats capacity Agege Stadium in Lagos.{{cite web|url=http://spauce.com.ng/index.php/2018/12/13/small-doctor-omo-better-concert-photos/|title=Small Doctor: OMO Better Concert (Photos)|website=spauce.com.ng|publisher=Eni Ola|access-date=22 May 2019}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/why-we-signed-small-doctor-as-brand-ambassador-by-betting-company/|title=Why we signed Small Doctor as brand ambassador, by betting company|publisher=thenationonlineng.net|date=6 April 2019|access-date=16 April 2019}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.legit.ng/1207436-police-arrest-ambassador-small-doctor-illegal-possession-firearms-nigerians-react.html |title=Police arrest their ambassador Small Doctor for illegal possession of firearms, Nigerians react |publisher=Legit.ng|access-date=12 April 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/police-arrest-small-doctor-for-alleged-possession-of-firearm/e4j338x|title=Police Small Doctor for alleged possession of firearm|publisher=Pulse.ng|date=3 December 2018|access-date=12 April 2019}} Barely 24 hours, a magistrate court in Ebute cleared all charges against him and he was released.{{cite web|url= https://dailypost.ng/2018/12/05/small-doctor-said-release-lagos-court/|title=What Small Doctor said after his release by Lagos court|publisher=Dailypost.ng|date=5 December 2018|access-date=12 April 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2018/12/everything-settled-small-doctor/|title="Everything is settled" – Small Doctor says after Arrest|publisher=Bella Naija|date=5 December 2018|access-date=12 April 2019}}
Discography
=Albums=
- 2015: Street Ambassador
- 2015: Omo Iya Teacher{{cite web|title=Street-hop act set to drop 2nd album "Omo Iya Teacher" [Tracklist]|url=http://pulse.ng/music/timi-dakolo-singer-set-to-release-new-single-wish-me-well-id3625141.html|publisher=Pulse.ng|access-date= 16 April 2019}}
- 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"{{Cite news|url=http://www.mtvbase.com/news/small-doctor-features-reminisce-on-gbera-remix/gwbt2m|title=small doctor features reminisce on "gbera"|access-date=12 April 2019|language=en-US}}
- 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"{{Cite news|url=https://www.360nobs.com/2018/06/music-small-doctor-thank-you/|title=MUsic: Small Doctor – Thank You|last=Oghene|first=Michael|access-date=12 April 2019|language=en-US}}
- 2019: "Believe"
- 2020: "Account Balance"{{Cite news|url=http://www.naijapals.com/music/Account_Balance_Small_Doctor-105465|title=Small Doctor – Account Balance (With Lyrics)|last=Pals|first=Naija|access-date=3 March 2020|language=en-UK}}
Awards and nominations
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| Year
!Award ceremony !Prize !Result |
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| rowspan="1"|2017
|City People Entertainment Awards |Street Music of The Year |
| rowspan="1"|2015
|City People Entertainment Awards |Indigenous Artiste of The Year |{{won}} |
| rowspan="1"|2016
|Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) |Best Video by a New Artiste |
| rowspan="2"|2018
|Best New Act |
| The Headies
|Best Street Hop Artiste |
References
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External links
- [https://twitter.com/iam_smalldoctor Verified Twitter Account]
- [https://www.instagram.com/iam_smalldoctor/ Verified Instagram Account]
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Category:21st-century Nigerian male singers
Category:Yoruba-language singers of Nigeria
Category:University of Lagos alumni
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