Olamide

Samklef names Olamide kingpin, accuses Don Jazzy of musical gatekeeping on X

Interpolating ego clashes with a hint of insider rebellion, producer Samklef stirs the pot on X by declaring Olamide’s influence on the Nigerian music industry greater than Don Jazzy’s. Measured not in accolades but impact, he accuses the Mavin boss of gatekeeping while lauding Olamide’s grassroots disruption.

Pointing fingers at an industry hierarchy he believes stifles new voices, Samklef claims unjust exclusion due to the favoritism of key players, igniting yet another round of digital contention.

Olamide shrugs at stan wars, says Burna, Wiz, Davido are too grown for tweets

Olamide, with the cool detachment of a veteran disinterested in online theatrics, addresses the fan-fueled obsession with pitting Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid against one another in an endless Afrobeats popularity referendum.

Dismissing tiered classification as a hollow exercise, he muses that labels like A-list or B-list have zero bearing on legacy or contribution, urging listeners to support their favorite without discrediting others.

He adds, with a wink at the chaos, that the trio is far too focused and mature to be rattled by Twitter debates or digital noise.

Olamide sums up Fireboy, Asake & co in one word—goes “Peaceful” on himself

Olamide, seated beside interviewer Korty EO on "Flow with Korty," distills years of collaboration into single-word capsules for five prominent Afrobeats artists. Fireboy DML is swiftly dubbed “Amazing,” while Adekunle Gold earns a contemplative “Audacious.”

For Lil Kesh, he unexpectedly offers “Adorable,” Asake gets labeled “Spontaneous,” and when the question turns inward, Olamide opts for “Peaceful”—a word that quietly resists his industry-hardened persona.

Olamide elbows his way to the top—entire album hijacks Apple Music Nigeria chart

Olamide commandeers the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs Chart, placing all ten tracks from his album "Olamidé" in the upper echelon mere hours after its release. Each track surges forward, elbowing out previous contenders with an insistence that borders on inevitability.

Infused with street-hop pulses, Afrobeats textures, and contemporary flair, the album leans heavily on stylistic diversity and guest appearances. Listeners don't just stream—they participate, amplifying Olamide’s stake in Nigeria’s digital soundscape.

Olamide drops June 2025 tracklist—Dr. Dre, Wizkid, and a track called Indika

Nigerian rapper and YBNL Nation lead, Olamide, reveals the tracklist for his upcoming self-titled album, set for release on June 19, 2025. The 17-track project features a deliberate mix of local and international collaborators, including Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, and DJ Spinall.

In an improbable pairing, Dr. Dre appears alongside Spinall on Indika, while other features range from Popcaan to British rapper Darkoo. Titles like Hasibunallah and Hybrid hint at a stylistic medley spanning street-hop and contemplative flows.