IllRymz

In late 2016 it was announced he would host the Coke Studio Radio Hour for Coca-Cola.

In early 2009 the Soundcity television brand established Soundcity Radio. Illrymz brought together the channel's ambassadors – Denrele Edun, S-Dot, and Yinka and set up 1-hour daily shows that ran on local radio stations from Monday to Sunday every week. The radio channel started off with music rotation and later transitioned into shows produced by Illrymz such as Nokia Top 5 Playlist hosted by illrymz, Sexy Tuesday hosted by Luvchild, Your Africa playlist hosted by S-Dot, and The Entertainer hosted by Denrele. The channel closed down when Illrymz resigned.

Illrymz produced the radio adverts for the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAS) show and went on to produce the 2008 and 2009 Awards radio commercials. He has also produced radio commercials for Nokia, Chicken Republic and Zain (now Airtel).

In 2007 IllRymz made his television debut as the host of Nokia First Chance. Later in 2007, he signed on to urban Nigerian music and lifestyle channel Nigezie as music content producer, brand manager, and on-air personality. During his short stint with Nigezie he set up its 24-hour program schedule, and organised celebrity interviews. In 2008, he signed a television deal with Soundcity where he hosted red carpet events, presented the Global Countdown show, Sprite Triple Slam, and One on One—the celebrity interview show—and produced and presented The Nokia Express Music show. In 2010 he became host of the G-Bam show but the show was cancelled abruptly. In 2011 he became the host of international music franchise, Nigerian Idol, which he hosted for season two alongside Nigerian RnB musician, Tiwa Savage, and seasons three, four and five (2012–2015). In late 2014 he joined the Africa Magic Team as the co-host of the pan African television show StarGist. In 2016 he joined the team of BET Africa as a presenter and insert producer for BET - A List.

Illrymz went on to study Mass Communication at the University of Lagos in 2006.

In 2006 he released his first solo single, produced by Papilastic, titled "No Mago Mago!". Illrymz then went on a five-year hiatus from music. In late 2011 he "leaked" a single titled "Anyhow", produced by Nigerian producer Dr. Frabz. The singles "Pa Da Wa", featuring Dr. Frabs and Skales, and "Feel My Parol", produced by Samklef, followed. In 2012 Illrymz released the "official" single "Teacher Teacher", featuring Femi Kuti.

In 2005, Illrymz, as a brand name, was born with the launch of Nigeria's First Online Entertainment Magazine – VibeWeekly. Working with Mtech Communications on the Vibedownloads brand for three years.

In 2003 he appeared in television and print commercials for Coca-Cola. He went on to model for Benson and Hedges, and MTN, as well as appearing on the runway on shows such as the Nigerian Fashion Show and Fashion Week.

Illrymz (born Olowu Bardia Adebola; 3 December 1985) is a Nigerian television host, radio personality, writer, producer, event MC, artiste and former model.