ENigeria News presents the official biography of Abubakar O Abdulmutolib, famously known as Tolibian, who rose with his most recent single, titled Ramadan.
The year 2025 witnessed a sudden rise in the music career of Nigeria’s indie star and teenage artist, Abubakar O Abdulmutolib (Tolibian), whose claim to fame single Ramadan caught the eyes of music lovers across the country after it made way to Tik Tok, ravaging the platform and leading the list of most downloaded soundtracks on the platform in this year’s ongoing Muslim Ramadan season.
Who is Tolibian (Abubakar O. Abdulmutolib)
Tolibian is a comic act and rising music star in Nigeria whose career witnessed a turnaround following the release of his viral song on Tik Tok titled Ramadan. The song, which became an instant hit, quickly caught the attention of both young and elderly comic music lovers across the board.
Full Name: Abubakar O Abdulmutolib (Tolibian)
Age: Teenager (not specified)
Occupation: Comedian, TikToker, singer and song writer
Style of Music: Fusion of Apala, Fuji and highlife
State of origin: Kwara State, Ilorin, Nigeria
Music Career:
On May 13, 2021, Tolibian released his first comic song titled, Abaya – freestyle song featuring Cute Abiola, which caught the eyes of music lovers who immediately spotted his talent and predicted his days with glory.
ENigeria News reports that the story of Tolibian is an inspiring tale of a young man who went from being a viral music cover artist to a rising star. By weathering all the storms, ups and downs, and everything in between, he exemplifies the perseverance and tenacity that are frequently likened to the Nigerian spirit.
In an amazing way, he sings to progression while also maintaining the beat in an eclectic but rare manner, demonstrating his depth and understanding of music.
Also, in November 2023, Tolibian released a body of work titled Alien, which comprises five tracks.
Among which are: Alive, Day by Day, Party Ego, Happy, and Dejavy. Producers who featured on the body of work include, Dr Sett, Black Culture, and K Dreams, among others.
