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You Will Regret Not Signing Me – Controversial Singer, Portable Tells Olamide

Portable, the controversial Nigerian singer has publicly called out rapper Olamide, claiming that the hitmaker will one day regret not signing him.

The hitmaker claimed that Olamide neglected him and would come to regret his decision not to sign him to his record label YBNL.

“You will regret not signing me. I believe in God, my phone, and sub. Any disappointment is a blessing, Zazuu, I am blessed internationally, I get fan base,” he wrote.

“If you forget me my own God no go forget me God bless Skepta my Helper wey carry me from where them stop.

“When my time comes you no fit stop me.

“Olamide Bado go regret why him no sign me or carry me alongside again just because I fight for my own right.

“God of Zazuu is coming for you people too those who dey block my ways i believe i can fly star don’t beg to shine God Sent my Helper to me I international so I can be big more than them.”

“Love who love you Support those who support you them fit carry you a trabaye make them still dey hate on you because you no be mumu. If you spoil me for who love me you go die young.”

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I Am Not Shy, I’m Just Laid Back – Nigerian Rapper, Olamide Addresses Misconception (Video)

Olamide Baddo, the famous Nigerian rapper, has addressed the misconception that he is shy.

Speaking in a recent interview with Ada’s Room, Baddo explained that he isn’t shy but laid back.

“One thing I wish people could understood about me is I am not shy, I am just laid back,”he said.

The host asked: “What is the difference between shy and laid back?”

Olamide responded: “Shy is when you don’t have the confidence and the charisma to stand people or look them in the eye or have conversations with them.

“But being laid back is you just don’t want to be bothered. People think I am shy but I am not.”

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Wizkid Is My Senior In Music Industry – Olamide Clarifies

Famous Nigerian music star Olamide Baddo, has stated that his colleague Wizkid, 35, has been in the music industry longer than he has.

The duo gained prominence in 2010 with Wizkid gaining popularity with ‘Holla AT Your Boy’ released in January, and Olamide hitting the reckoning with ‘Eni Duro’ a few months later.

They were also both nominated in the Next Rated category at the 2011 Headies Awards, which Wizkid won.

Consequently, the popular notion has been that they are industry mates.

However, in a recent interview with streamer Azeeez, Olamide clarified that Wizkid is older than him in the music industry with about two years.

“Wizkid and I didn’t start doing music at the same time. He started a year or two before me, he was already putting out music before I came,” Olamide stated.

It would be recalled that Wizkid was earlier featured in ace rapper M.I’s hit single ‘Fast Money/Fast Cars’ in 2008, about two years before he became famous.

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After Fela, Wizkid Is The Greatest Afrobeats Artist – Olamide Baddo

Popular Nigerian rapper, Olamide aka Baddo has named Grammy-winning singer, Wizkid as the greatest Afrobeats artist after the late pioneer, Fela Kuti.
The rapper spoke while reminiscing his multiple collaborations with Wizkid at a recent press conference in Canada.
 
“I am blessed to have collaborated with Wizkid on multiple occasions. You know Wizkid is the greatest Afrobeats artist ever after Fela,” he expressed.
According to him, his collaboration with Wizkid was beyond leverage, emphasing that it has more to do with their musical harmony.
Meanwhile, Olamide’s bold declaration of Wizkid as the greatest Afrobeats artist after Fela, has sparked a debate on social media.
Another Nigerian artist Burna Boy had recently declared himself as the greatest African artist after Fela.
Also, Davido has repeatedly declared himself the “King of Afrobeats.”
Fans of both Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy have been debating on the topic of the greatest Afrobeats artist since Olamide’s declaration.
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Dagrin Influenced Me And Other Rappers – Olamide Opens Up

Renowned rapper Olamide has opened up about the significant role the late indigenous rapper Dagrin played in shaping his career.

Speaking on the impacts of Dagrin in a recent video broadcast, the YBNL boss admitted that the late rapper influenced him and a lot of other rappers.

Olamide revealed that he listens to Dagrin’s critically acclaimed album, ‘C.E.O’ for inspiration whenever he is experiencing “writer’s block”.

He said, “Dagrin’s ‘C.E.O’ album is a timeless project. That’s the only rap album almost everybody in the south west can sing word for word.

“Dagrin influenced a lot of rappers, whenever we need motivation, we would go and listen to his album.”

Dagrin died in an auto crash in April 2010. His music became more popular after his death.

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Olamide Endorses Wizkid’s Son Boluwatife

Olamide, the Afrobeats icon, has shown support for 14-year-old Boluwatife Balogun, Wizkid’s son, by reposting a video of him performing — a gesture that has heightened anticipation for Boluwatife’s upcoming music debut.

The endorsement comes shortly after reports surfaced of Wizkid’s plans to sign his son to Starboy Entertainment, signaling a potential father-son collaboration in the works.

Hours later, Olamide shared a TikTok video of himself dancing to Adekunle Gold’s Many People from the new Fuji album — a gesture interpreted by fans as an attempt to ease tensions following Adekunle Gold’s recent comments about his YBNL exit.

Both posts underscore Olamide’s ongoing commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting unity within the Afrobeats community.

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I’m Not Desperate for International Recognition – Olamide

Nigerian indigenous rapper Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide has revealed he’s not desperate to go international.

According to him, he is comfortable being an indigenous artist.

Speaking in a recent interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra, Olamide stated that he would not change his sound or switch his style to appeal to a Western audience.

“You have to identify your audience. Once you identify your audience, the rest of the world will catch up eventually. So, I have to stay true to myself and no mater where it is, what it is, I mean, in this world, I have to stay true to myself.
 
“I’m comfortable in my skin. I’m a Naija guy, Yoruba boy, I have H-Factor and all that, and I’m proud about it. You just have to stay true to yourself,” he said.

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