5 Facts You Never Knew About Olamide

These 5 facts about Olamide will shock you!

Olamide, otherwise known as Baddo at certain points in his career, is one of Nigeria’s biggest artists. Believe it or not, you might not include him in your list of the Big 3 or Big 4 in the Nigerian music industry, but Olamide has been in the game long enough to earn his respect.

With the release of his latest studio album Olamidé today, here are 5 facts you probably never knew about the artist:

1. Olamide is a university dropout

The singer and rapper attended Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, where he studied Mass Communication but had to drop out due to financial difficulties.

2. He’s the first Nigerian ambassador for Ciroc

In 2013, Olamide was announced as the first Nigerian artist to be signed as a brand ambassador for the alcoholic beverage Ciroc. He joined the likes of international acts such as Rick Ross and DJ Khaled in representing the brand.

3. Before YBNL, Olamide was signed to Coded Tunes

Before founding the now-renowned music label YBNL (Yahoo Boy No Laptop), Olamide signed his first record deal in 2011 with Coded Tunes, owned by ID Cabasa. Under this deal, he released his debut album, Rapsodi.

4. Olamide is known for releasing albums almost every year

Olamide has built a reputation as one of the few Nigerian artists to consistently drop projects nearly every year. He continues this streak with the release of Olamidé this year, following his EP Ikigai released last year.

5. Olamide co-wrote Wale’s 2017 hit “My Love”

According to BMI, Olamide is credited as a songwriter on Wale’s “My Love,” which features Dua Lipa and Wizkid.

There you have it! We all know he’s the powerhouse behind one of Nigeria’s biggest record labels—but which of these 5 facts did you already know?

Don’t forget to stream Olamide’s new album Olamidé if you’re a true fan. Let us know what you think, and tag us on X!