Olaiya Michael Olobatoke was born in Kabba of Kogi State, middle belt of  Nigeria, attended both primary and secondary schools in the same town, Graduated with BSc Sociology from University of Ilorin Kwara  State,  Nigeria. He has his nickname to be Associate. Olaiya came to spot light sequel to Electoral Chairman University of Ilorin Student Union Election 2008. He has his idol to be Nyeso