Adekunle Temitope is his birth name, better and widely known by his stage name as Small Doctor. He is a Nigerian Fuji, Afro-Pop recording Artist and Performer.
Small Doctor was born on May 27, 1996 in Dopemu, Lagos but hails from Ilaje in Ondo State. He gained wide recognition after releasing the 2015 single “Mosquito Killer”, a street-pop of his “Street Ambassador” Album.
His Educational Background
Small Doctor attended Aina Orosan Nursery and Primary School and Oniwaya Secondary School both in Lagos. Due to his interest in music and its demanding, he dropped out of University of Lagos to concentrate on full time music.
His Music Career
Small Doctor began his music career in 2012. He has a strong passion for music and worked on it at a young age. He released singles like Gbagaun, Anobi, Penalty and Mosquito Killer.
On July 24, 2015, Small Doctor released his debut studio album “Street Ambassador”. The album featured top Nigerian music stars like Pasuma Wonder, Dre San, Davido, Wizkid, Olamide, Ycee and Young Legxy.
Small Doctor released another single: “Penalty” which won award for the “Best Street Hop” at The Headies 2018. His Songs are mostly composed in English and Yoruba.
Small Doctor has a number of albums and singles to his credit. His hit Albums include:
• 2015: “Street Ambassador”
• 2015: “Omo Iya Teacher”
• 2016: “Street King”
Some of his Singles are:
• 2015: “Oh My God”
• 2015: “E No Sabi”
• 2015: “Gyration”
• 2015: “God the Bless”
• 2015: “Street Bus Stop”
• 2015: “Arrest”
• 2015: “Small Doctor”
• 2015: “Omo Iya Teacher”
• 2015: “Anobi”
• 2015: “Mosquito Killer”
• 2016: “Penalty”
• 2016: “Sobotone”
• 2016: “Forever”
• 2016: “Pakurumo”
• 2018: “My People”
• 2018: “Thank You”
• 2019: “Believe”
• 2020: “Account Balance”
His Arrest
Like any other human being on earth, Small Doctor was faced with challenges. On December 3, 2018, he was arrested for alleged possession of firearms and for allegedly threatening to shoot a police officer who was on traffic duty along Oshodi, Lagos.
Barely 24 hours, a magistrate court in Ebute cleared all charges against him and he was released.
His Tours
Small Doctor has embarked on several tours both within and outside the Nigeria. His first major tour in Nigeria titled “Omo Better Concert” was held on 9th December 2018. He performed at the 20,000 seats capacity Agege Stadium in Lagos.
The talented singer also performed in London at a Concert held at O2 Academy Islington on September 9, 2018.
Endorsement
On the 6th of April 2019, Small Doctor was unveiled as Brand Ambassador for Winners Golden Bet.
Awards and Nominations
Small Doctor has won several awards including:
2015 Indigenous Artist of the year at the City People Entertainment Awards.
2016 Best Video by a new Artiste at the Nigerian Music Video Awards.
2017 Street Music of the year at the City People Entertainment Awards.
2018 Best New Act at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards
2020 Best Street Hop Artiste at the Headies.
Small Doctor’s Net Worth
Small Doctor is presently one of the richest and most influential Nigerian artistes with a net worth of about $500,000 dollars.
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