Biography
Who is Deji Olatunji?
Family and Heritage
Deji Olatunji was born in Watford, United Kingdom. He is a British citizen. His father is named Olajide Olatunji. This father was born in the city of Ibadan, Nigeria. His mother is named Olayinka Olatunji. She was born in the area of Islington, London. Deji and his parents are members of the Yoruba ethnic group.
YouTube Career
Deji Olatunji is a YouTuber. He used the name ComedyShortsGamer for his online content. In 2015, a company called Tubular Labs made a list of the most influential YouTube creators in the United Kingdom. Deji held the second position on that list. His older brother, KSI, held the first position.
Boxing Career
Deji Olatunji is a professional boxer. He pursues this sport alongside his career as a digital creator. He is recognized as both a boxer and a YouTuber.
Connection to KSI
Deji has a brother named Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji. This brother uses the professional name KSI. KSI is a British YouTuber and musician. He co-founded the YouTube group known as the Sidemen. KSI also co-founded Misfits Boxing. He is a co-owner of Lunchly and Prime Hydration. KSI was a professional boxer who retired in October 2026. He fought Joe Weller in February 2018. He had two matches against Logan Paul. He won a professional bout in November 2019 via split decision. In August 2022, he defeated Luis Alcaraz Pineda and Swarmz. In 2023, he fought FaZe Temperrr, Joe Fournier, and Tommy Fury. He lost the match against Fury by unanimous decision. KSI served as a judge on Britain's Got Talent starting in 2025.
Brother's Background and Music
Deji's brother was born on 19 June 1993 in London. He was raised in Watford, Hertfordshire. He attended Reddiford School in Pinner and Berkhamsted School. At Berkhamsted School, he met Simon Minter. KSI started his YouTube channel, KSIOlajidebt, in 2009. He created commentary videos for the FIFA video game series. He later made vlogs and comedic skits. In 2019, The Sunday Times ranked him second as an influential online creator. Forbes listed him in the 30 Under 30 Europe Entertainment category in 2021. Forbes later ranked him as the second top creator of 2023. He earned an estimated 24 million dollars in 2023. He appeared in a MrBeast video in July 2024. KSI left the Sidemen on 31 May 2026.
KSI began making hip-hop music in 2011. He released a single called Lamborghini with P Money in 2015. This song reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart. His first EP, Keep Up, came out in 2016. This EP reached the top spot of the UK R&B Albums Chart. He released a studio album called Dissimulation in 2020. This album peaked at the second spot of the UK Albums Chart. His second album, All Over the Place, came out in 2021. It reached the top spot of the UK Albums Chart and got a platinum certification from the BPI. The songs Holiday and Don't Play reached the second spot of the UK Singles Chart. These songs were nominated for Song of the Year at the Brit Awards. He has fourteen top 40 singles in the UK. Seven of these reached the top 10. He received the Brit Billion Award in 2024. He also acted in the film Laid in America in 2016.
Birthday and age
Deji Olatunji was born on December 9, 1996, which makes Deji 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Deji shares the date with 50 other famous people.
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