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Olamide: Things to Know About the YBNL Boss

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Olamide Adedeji, known popularly as Olamide, is one of Nigeria’s most successful and influential music artists.

Contents
  • How many awards has Olamide won? 
  • How many albums does Olamide have? 
  • What was Olamide’s first song? 
  • Which university did Olamide attend? 
  • Who discovered Olamide? 
  • What artists did Olamide discover? 
  • Which song did Olamide write for Akon?
  • How did Olamide become famous? 
  • When did Olamide and Don Jazzy fight? 
  • Who settled Olamide and Don Jazzy’s fight? 
  • Which year did Olamide sing “Voice of the Street”? 
  • When did Olamide rise to fame? 

As the founder of YBNL Nation, he has not only made waves with his music but also played a pivotal role in the rise of several other artists.

Here’s everything you need to know about the YBNL boss.

How many awards has Olamide won? 

Olamide has won 22 awards out of the 46 he has been nominated for.

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How many albums does Olamide have? 

Olamide has released 9 studio albums, 2 collaboration albums, and 1 EP.

What was Olamide’s first song? 

Olamide’s career kicked off with the hit single “Eni Duro” in 20103.

Which university did Olamide attend? 

Olamide attended Tai Solarin University but had to drop out due to financial constraints.

Who discovered Olamide? 

Olamide was signed to ID Cabasa’s Coded Tunes record label before founding his own label.

What artists did Olamide discover? 

Olamide has helped spotlight artists like Adekunle Gold, Fireboy DML, Lil Kesh, Viktoh and others through his label.

Which song did Olamide write for Akon?

 Olamide co-wrote the song “Bottom” for Akon.

How did Olamide become famous? 

Olamide rose to fame with his debut single “Eni Duro” and his performance at the Hip-Hop World Awards in 2010.

When did Olamide and Don Jazzy fight? 

Olamide and Don Jazzy had a public altercation at the 2015 Headies Awards.

Who settled Olamide and Don Jazzy’s fight? 

Aliko Dangote, Nigeria’s Richest Man settled the dispute between Olamide and Don Jazzy in 2015.

Which year did Olamide sing “Voice of the Street”? 

“Voice of the Street” was part of Olamide’s 2012 album “YBNL”.

When did Olamide rise to fame? 

Olamide’s rise to fame was marked by his 2010 single “Eni Duro” and subsequent performance at the Hip-Hop World Awards.

Olamide’s journey in the music industry is a testament to his talent and influence. From his breakout single to his role as a mentor and label boss, Olamide continues to shape the sound and direction of Nigerian music.

His legacy is not just in the music he creates but also in the opportunities he provides for upcoming artists. Olamide’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and leadership, making him a true icon in the world of Afrobeats.

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