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Olamide has helped me more than my mother – Bella Shmurda

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Singer Bella Shmurda has harped on the contributions of ace rapper and YBNL Nation boss, Olamide to his musical career.

Speaking in the latest episode of the London 90 podcast, Shmurda said if he was asked who helped him in life, he would mention Olamide before his mother.

“If my children ask me who helped me, I’ll mention Olamide first before I mention my mother,” he said.

Shmurda noted that Olamide is the only African artist of international acclaim that still supports African award shows.

“Olamide is the only top artiste that is successful internationally and still supporting African music awards.

“Others won’t want to come for Headies Award but they can spend millions to go to the Grammys,” Shmurda said.

Bella Shmurda gained prominence after he featured Olamide on the remix of his song ‘Vision 2020’ which became a hit.

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I love Portable’s Interview- Rapper Olamide

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Rapper Olamide has reacted to a recent interview by singer Portable.

Olamide, who featured in Portable’s Zazu hit song, tweeted on Tuesday, “I love zazu’s interviews. You de whine?”

In Portable’s recent interview with YouTuber Timi Agbaje, the Zazu crooner stated that he will win the Grammy Awards.

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‘Unruly’ may be Olamide’s last album

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Nigerian rapper, Olamide aka Baddo Sneh, said on Saturday his upcoming album, “Unruly” would be his last music project.

Olamide, who stated this in various social media platforms, said the album was 95 percent ready.

The rapper, who came into prominence in the 2010s, said no date has been fixed for the release of the album.

He wrote: “Next Album, #Unruly; 95% ready. Release date; I don’t know

Taking my time to make it the best ever… probably my last album.”

“Though I’ll drop singles once in a blue moon when I feel like it. It’s been a mad ass run; giving albums back-to-back.”

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”The goal isn’t money” – Rapper, Olamide reveals his ultimate goal in life

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Ace Nigerian rapper, and record label boss, Olamide Adedeji, has spoken on what he intends to aim for in life.

Taking to his Instagram story on Thursday, the Hip Hop act said that the goal for him is not money.

Olamide revealed that the ultimate goal is to be able to live life however he so wishes.

He wrote;

”For me the goal isn’t money, for me the goal is to spend days however I wish…”

See the post:

In other news, Grammy-winning Barbadian singer, has reacted to rumours that she is expecting her first child with boyfriend, A$AP Rocky.

Reports made rounds earlier in the week, that they music star is pregnant and she was spotted with a baby bump while being honoured in her home country, Barbados.

The Diamonds hitmaker has now reacted to the rumours while answering a fan’s message online.

The fan sent her a DM and asked to be invited to the baby shower.

“Can I come to the baby shower sis!? True or not your babies are going to be beautiful. Sorry everyone’s up in your uterus right now.”

In response, Rihanna wrote; “Haaaaa! Stawwwp! You ain’t came to the first 10 baby showers! Y’all breed me every year dammit lol.”

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Phyno is tight-fisted, he does not sort boys – Olamide

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Nigerian rapper, Olamide Adedeji has jokingly referred to his friend and colleague, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike aka Phyno, as a close-fisted person.

He revealed this in a post on his verified Twitter page on Monday, 8th of November , 2021.

Though the Mayweather rapper left fans in the dark about what he was referring to, he said Phyno does not ‘sort boys’.

Olamide tweeted; ”Chibuzo hand be like this Raised fist….. nah Statue of Liberty Statue of liberty. He no sort boys so ……”

On seeing the post, Phyno then gave a hint that the YBNL boss was talking about a new unreleased song. He then offered to pay Olamide as a way to get him to not divulge any more details.

”So u Dey look for reason to leak this jam”

Jst send ur cash app Abeg !!!”, the ”Connect” crooner tweeted.

But Olamide simply reacted by tweeting a video of Timbaland feat One Republic ”Too Late To Apologize” song.

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Inability to afford meals made me hustle hard – Olamide

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Top Nigerian rapper, Olamide Adedeji professionally known as Olamide, has narrated his experiences while living in the ghetto before becoming a music superstar.

He said growing up in a slum in the Bariga axis of Lagos State motivated him to hustle hard.

The ”Wo” crooner made this known while speaking with The Guardian UK, adding that although surviving was hard in the ghetto, he hustled hard to become successful just to experience life in a different culture.

Surviving was hard. Bariga was not far from the other slums you see across the world, from Mumbai to New York and London – life in the ghetto is almost always the same everywhere.

“There were days when not being able to afford three square meals was a big deal for my family. All of that motivated me to hustle hard.

” I also wanted to see the whole world and experience different cultures from what I grew up seeing,” Olamide said.

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I am transforming into someone who is always learning and developing – Olamide

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Popular Nigerian rapper, Olamide Adedeji, who keeps a lowkey lifestyle has taken to social media to speak on changes he is undergoing in life.

According to the ”WO” crooner, he is always learning and it is all thanks to his self-improvement phase.

Olamide stated that not only has he been learning, he has also been developing himself.

The artiste wrote on Twitter;

”I am transforming into someone who is always learning and developing”

See his tweet:

Fans commended him and noted that undergoing positive change where one learns to improve himself continuously is something everybody should inculcate.

@Judah99367531 said; Its good to be a student of life sometimes.

U just determine wether u learn from ur mistakes or u learn from others

@arahmeedhey; That’s why your growth never drop, you keep elevating

@OMO_ADE12; Save energy, don’t get faded life is just a marathon. Na only dead person dey tire to learn.

@Iam_Mrtaiwo; Isn’t that the best way to live everyday? Nice one

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I’m surprised that my music does well internationally even though I don’t push it – Olamide

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Nigerian music act, Olamide Adedeji has disclosed that his attention and goal on his music is not to push it outside for global recognition.

He stated this in a recent interview on Goldmyne TV where he opened up about his music career and the projections he has set for himself.

According to the rapper, he is always surprised when he sees his fans outside Nigeria as he does not do enough to promote his songs on the International scene but he still gets a lot of recognition outside the country.

Olamide said: “If you pay attention properly, you will see that I’m not the type that, I don’t even try to struggle or try extra hard to push my music outside Nigeria or anything.

“I didn’t even try to do Pan-African collabos or what not in order to get numbers from other countries so it is very surprising to me when I see my music doing so well outside Nigeria.”

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Jay Z to feature Olamide and Femi Kuti in new album

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American rap icon, Shawn Carter better known as Jay-Z is set to feature Nigerian rapper Olamide and afrobeats maestro, Femi Kuti on his upcoming album, ‘The Ascension’.

This was revealed in the catalogue of the recently released track list.

The 16 songs project features guest appearances from the likes of Olamide, Sarkodie, Femi Kuti, Nasty C, Beyoncé, Rick Ross, H.E.R and the duo of Lighthouse family.

Speaking on the 16-track album, Jay-Z said; “I’ve always wanted to get in touch with my roots and connect to the motherland. You know, Africa is blessed with so much talent and I felt like it was time to tap into that resource.

The Ascension is not just talking or focusing on Africa but it’s also about me giving back to the people, familiarizing with the culture and connecting more with the motherland.”

Olamide is featured on track 4 titled KINGS FEAST, while Jay Z featured Femi Kuti on track 13 with the title VICTORY.

The rap mogul follows in the footsteps of his wife Beyonce whose last album “Lion King: The Gift” album, featured African stars like of Burna boy, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Shatta Wale, and Tekno.

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