Veteran record producer and music executive, Olumide Ogunade, popularly known as ID Cabasa, has recounted his former signee, Olamide’s exit from his record label, Coded Tunes. Appearing on the ‘Afrobeats Podcast,’ Cabasa recalled that he shed tears when Olamide was leaving. He said he tried to persuade Olamide not to leave but gave him his […]
I discovered Simi, Tunde Ednut, gave Olamide, Wizkid hits – Samklef brags
Record producer Samuel Oguachuba popularly known as Samklef, has spoken on how he contributed to the rise of the Nigerian music industry. He said he discovered and mentored talents as well as produced some of the classic Nigerian songs. Samklef particularly claimed he discovered Simi, Ric Hassani, and singer-turned-blogger, Tunde Ednut. The producer-turned-blogger further claimed […]
‘I’m better rapper than Olamide’ – Oladips
Controversial Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji, aka Oladips, has claimed that he is a better rapper than Olamide. He revealed that Olamide inspired him but insisted that he is better than the YBNL boss. He disclosed this during an interactive session with fans on X platform on Monday. A fan asked, “Who is your idol?” to […]
Olamide has helped me more than my mother – Bella Shmurda
Singer Bella Shmurda has harped on the contributions of ace rapper and YBNL Nation boss, Olamide to his musical career. Speaking in the latest episode of the London 90 podcast, Shmurda said if he was asked who helped him in life, he would mention Olamide before his mother. “If my children ask me who helped […]
I used to perform for N200 before Olamide paved way for me – Portable
Controversial street hop musician, Portable has credited rapper Olamide for his success. Portable expressed gratitude to Olamide on TikTok, while acknowledging him for turning his life around. Reflecting on his journey from the streets to prominence, Portable recounted how he used to perform for just N200 at events before the rapper’s intervention. He said; “I […]
I rejected deals from top artists before signing to Olamide’s label – Fireboy DML
Nigerian singer, Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as Fireboy DML, has revealed that he rejected a couple of deals from heavyweight artists and music executives before inking his signature for rapper, Olamide’s YBNL Nation in 2018. The ‘Peru’ crooner disclosed this in a recent interview with Billboard News in Los Angeles. He said he accepted Olamide’s […]
Why I want to be like Don Jazzy, Olamide – Joeboy
Popular singer Joeboy has said he wants to be like Don Jazzy and Olamide, who are successful artistes and music executives. He said he admires the duo because they didn’t just create niches for themselves, but also gave other platforms to attain success in the music industry. He disclosed this in a recent episode of […]
