Olamide, born Olamide Adedeji, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and music executive known for pioneering indigenous Yoruba rap in Afrobeats. He gained fame with his 2011 debut album Rapsodi and solidified his status with subsequent projects like YBNL (2012) and Baddest Guy Ever Liveth (2013). With numerous hit songs like Wo!, Science Student, and Infinity, Olamide blends street-hop, Afrobeats, and hip-hop effortlessly. As the founder of YBNL Nation, he has nurtured stars like Fireboy DML and Asake. His consistency and influence make him one of Nigeria’s most respected artists.
