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Olamide is a Nigerian singer and rapper working in hip-hop and afrobeats. Born in Bariga in 1989, he has been active since 2010, and his label is YBNL Nation, with his first album, YBNL, released in 2012.
Next date in London: 25 March 2027 at The O2.
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Profile
- Latest album
- Olamidé (2025)
- Born
- 1989 · Bariga
- Origin
- Nigeria
- Active since
- 2010
- Label
- YBNL Nation
About — The artist
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (; born 15 March 1989), known mononymously as Olamide, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. Olamide, who is regarded as one of the most influential artists in Nigeria and Africa, has been crucial to the creative and commercial success of several Afrobeats music stars. He records in Yoruba and English. In 2011, he released his debut studio album, Rapsodi, while signed to ID Cabasa's Coded Tunes. YBNL, his follow-up album, was released under his label imprint "Yahoo Boy No Laptop", also known as YBNL Nation. The album was supported by the singles "First of All", "Voice of the Street", "Stupid Love", and "Ilefo Illuminati". On 7 November 2013, he released his third studio album, Baddest Guy Ever Liveth. The album's singles include Durosoke" and "Yemi My Lover". On 17 July 2013, Olamide became the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with Cîroc.
In November 2023, he received his first nomination at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for the song "Amapiano" alongside his signee Asake making him one of the first Nigerian and African rappers to be recognised in that category. In 2025, Billboard magazine listed Olamide as one of its Global Power Players.
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Discography
- YBNL 2012
- Eyan Mayweather 2015
- The Glory 2016
- Carpe Diem 2020
- UY Scuti 2021
- Unruly 2023
- Olamidé 2025