Azadus, whose real name is Olalekan Fadeyi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer. He was born on October 21, 1978, in Lagos, Nigeria.

Azadus began his music career in the early 2000s, and he quickly became popular in Nigeria with his debut single, "Madam," which was released in 2002. The song became an instant hit, and it earned him several awards, including the Hip Hop World Award for Best New Artist in 2003.