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1. Born on the 15th of March, 1989, in Bariga, Lagos state, Olamide is unarguably one of the most promising young, emerging music artists in Nigeria.
2. Olamide's real name is Adedeji Olumide. He goes by other stage names; Badoo, YBNL (Yahoo Boy No Laptop), Young Erikina, Baddest Boy Ever Liveth.
3. Olamide is one of the most hard-working Nigerian Musicians with 5 successful albums in 5 years. He broke into the Nigerian music industry with his hit track ‘Eni duro’.
4. Olamide has brought a change in the Nigerian music industry. Listening to Olamide's music is like a breathe of fresh air. Before, Rap music was not well appreciated in Nigeria but people have now embraced it because of Olamide's fast-paced rapping skills. This appeal is also beyond African borders.
5. Worthy of note is Olamide's style of fast-paced rap. This type of music is still in its early stages in Nigeria where majority of the people prefer high-energy, fast-paced party popping jams. However, Olamide has managed to bring change by incorporating new skills.
6. Olamide is known for his versatility in making music. He is able to easily blend different tunes and beats.
7. Olamide's music will bring out deep cultural aspect of Nigerian culture to everyone who listens to it. The music will focus on his background and upbringing. This makes it easy for anyone to reflect on his music. Both young and old; society professionals, students, market traders as well as ordinary-citizens appreciate the Bariga-born music star.
8. Although he majorly raps in Yoruba, Nigerian slang and pidgin english, Olamide has produced a few tracks in English.
9. Olamide has succeeded in introducing dance moves that can boast of international recognition. It is quite difficult to dance for five minutes without trying to fuse Olamide's 'Shakiti bobo' into it.
10. Brought up in a 'razz' environment, Olamide hit it big at a very young age and joined the league of wealthy musicians. Just like most artists, he lives flamboyantly, and has luxurious cars.
11. Some people see Olamide as arrogant. This is because of his hard-hitting lyrics, which often do not go well with other artists.
12. Olamide is a king at making ‘razz’ cool. His 'street-lifestyle' makes people identify with him, making his name a household name.
13. Bacause of his 'local' nature, Olamide's slang always take over the streets. One notable example is: 'Leave Thrash for LAWMA'; which he said when he had a feud with Mavin's Don Jazzy.
14. Olamide Baddo has managed to stay true to his indigenous street hop style of rap without watering down his content. He makes it look so easy, other rappers are trying to follow in his footsteps and indigenous rap is becoming more of a trend.
15. Olamide doesn't 'send' (does not give a damn). He's always sure to express his honest thoughts and opinions in very colourful ways.
16. Olamide is a huge success that wants to see people under him succeed and will do his best push them up to the best of his abilities. Adekunle Gold and Lil kesh, are two of the amazing guys he has with him.
Personal Life
17. His role models are Abacha, Obasanjo ,Jay Z.
18. Most influential person so far in his career is popular producer ID Cabasa. He said; God used ID Cabasa to bless him. According to him, His talent was recognized by another famous musician, D’banj, who wanted to sign him on his record label.
19. Olamide's female celebrity crush is veteran Yoruba actress Iya Rainbow
20. Two brands he would like to be an ambassador of are global sneaker brands Puma and Nike. Olamide also has a deal with telecoms giant, Etisalat.
21. Olamide describes himself as “Omo olomo ninu frying pan layin Shey tinko”
22. His hometown is Ijebu in Ogun state.
23. He was a part time student of mass communication at the Tai Solarin University.
24. As a child, Olamide says he wanted to be a footballer.
25. Olamide made it big when he signed for luxury vodka Ciroc. The deal makes Olamide the company’s first Nigerian ambassador putting him amongst other international representatives like Rick Ross and French Montana.
2. Olamide's real name is Adedeji Olumide. He goes by other stage names; Badoo, YBNL (Yahoo Boy No Laptop), Young Erikina, Baddest Boy Ever Liveth.
3. Olamide is one of the most hard-working Nigerian Musicians with 5 successful albums in 5 years. He broke into the Nigerian music industry with his hit track ‘Eni duro’.
4. Olamide has brought a change in the Nigerian music industry. Listening to Olamide's music is like a breathe of fresh air. Before, Rap music was not well appreciated in Nigeria but people have now embraced it because of Olamide's fast-paced rapping skills. This appeal is also beyond African borders.
5. Worthy of note is Olamide's style of fast-paced rap. This type of music is still in its early stages in Nigeria where majority of the people prefer high-energy, fast-paced party popping jams. However, Olamide has managed to bring change by incorporating new skills.
6. Olamide is known for his versatility in making music. He is able to easily blend different tunes and beats.
7. Olamide's music will bring out deep cultural aspect of Nigerian culture to everyone who listens to it. The music will focus on his background and upbringing. This makes it easy for anyone to reflect on his music. Both young and old; society professionals, students, market traders as well as ordinary-citizens appreciate the Bariga-born music star.
8. Although he majorly raps in Yoruba, Nigerian slang and pidgin english, Olamide has produced a few tracks in English.
9. Olamide has succeeded in introducing dance moves that can boast of international recognition. It is quite difficult to dance for five minutes without trying to fuse Olamide's 'Shakiti bobo' into it.
10. Brought up in a 'razz' environment, Olamide hit it big at a very young age and joined the league of wealthy musicians. Just like most artists, he lives flamboyantly, and has luxurious cars.
11. Some people see Olamide as arrogant. This is because of his hard-hitting lyrics, which often do not go well with other artists.
12. Olamide is a king at making ‘razz’ cool. His 'street-lifestyle' makes people identify with him, making his name a household name.
13. Bacause of his 'local' nature, Olamide's slang always take over the streets. One notable example is: 'Leave Thrash for LAWMA'; which he said when he had a feud with Mavin's Don Jazzy.
14. Olamide Baddo has managed to stay true to his indigenous street hop style of rap without watering down his content. He makes it look so easy, other rappers are trying to follow in his footsteps and indigenous rap is becoming more of a trend.
15. Olamide doesn't 'send' (does not give a damn). He's always sure to express his honest thoughts and opinions in very colourful ways.
16. Olamide is a huge success that wants to see people under him succeed and will do his best push them up to the best of his abilities. Adekunle Gold and Lil kesh, are two of the amazing guys he has with him.
Personal Life
17. His role models are Abacha, Obasanjo ,Jay Z.
18. Most influential person so far in his career is popular producer ID Cabasa. He said; God used ID Cabasa to bless him. According to him, His talent was recognized by another famous musician, D’banj, who wanted to sign him on his record label.
19. Olamide's female celebrity crush is veteran Yoruba actress Iya Rainbow
20. Two brands he would like to be an ambassador of are global sneaker brands Puma and Nike. Olamide also has a deal with telecoms giant, Etisalat.
21. Olamide describes himself as “Omo olomo ninu frying pan layin Shey tinko”
22. His hometown is Ijebu in Ogun state.
23. He was a part time student of mass communication at the Tai Solarin University.
24. As a child, Olamide says he wanted to be a footballer.
25. Olamide made it big when he signed for luxury vodka Ciroc. The deal makes Olamide the company’s first Nigerian ambassador putting him amongst other international representatives like Rick Ross and French Montana.
