Olamide Explained

Olamide
Birth Name:Olamide Gbenga Adedeji
Alias:
  • Olamide Baddo
  • Young Erikina
  • Baddo
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Birth Date:1989 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Bariga, Lagos State, Nigeria
Origin:Nigeria
Years Active:2010–present
Spouse:Mrs. Adebukunmi Adedeji Nee Okeowo
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Child:yes
Youtube Handle:OlamideBaddosneh
Youtube Display Name:Olamide
Youtube Subscribers:1.4 million
Youtube Views:601 million
Stats Update:December 2025

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (; born 15 March 1989), known professionally as Olamide, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive.[1] Olamide is regarded as one of the most influential artistes 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.[2]

In November 2023, he received his first nomination at the 66th Annual Grammy Award for the song "Amapiano" alongside his signee Asake making him the first and only Nigeria/Africa rapper nominated in the history of the prestigious award.[3] In 2025, Billboard magazine listed Olamide as one of its Global Power Players.[4]

Early life and musical beginnings

Olamidé Gbenga Adedeji was born in Bariga, Lagos State,[5] [6] on 15 March 1989. He is the second of Pa Adedeji's three children with Ronke Osisanya Adedeji, his second wife. TemmyGold and Eniola Olamilekan (also known as DJ Enimoney) are Olamide's two siblings.[7]

Olamide started his career when he released the debut single, "Eni Duro", in 2010 and "omo to shan" with wizkid. In the same year, he performed at The Hip Hop World Awards. He studied mass communication at Tai Solarin University but dropped out due to financial problems.[8]

Adedeji is married to Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman. They have three children together, two boys, Batifeori Maximilliano Adedeji and Tunrepin Myles Adedeji, and a daughter, Mowaririfunoluwa Celine Adedeji.[9] Olamide allegedly had a love child with Maria Okanrende, who at the time worked at The Beat 99.9 FM.[10]

Music career

He was signed to ID Cabasa's Coded Tunes record label and was managed by Toni Payne. In 2012, he left Coded Tunes and started his record label YBNL Nation.[11]

2011: Rapsodi

Olamide's debut album, Rapsodi was released in 2011. Its lead single, "Omo To Shan", charted on several radio stations in Lagos and across Nigeria. Olamide's debut offering led to collaborations with numerous artists, including Wizkid, ID Cabasa, 9ice,2phat, Reminisce and D'banj.[12]

2012: YBNL

Adedeji's second studio album YBNL was released in November 2012. Its production was handled by Tyrone, Samklef, 2 Kriss, Pheelz, and ID Cabasa. The album features guest appearances from Davido, Tiwa Savage, Kayswitch, Dammy Krane, Reminisce, Samklef, Buckwylla, Minus 2 and Base One. It was supported by the singles "Ilefo Illuminati", "First of All", "Stupid Love" and "Voice of the Street".[13]

2013: Baddest Guy Ever Liveth

Baddest Guy Ever Liveth is Olamide's third studio album. It was released on 7 November 2013 by YBNL Nation,[14] he recorded the album between 2012 and 2013 and enlisted Pheelz, Buckwyla, Ketchup, Ice Prince, Pepenazi, Endia, Viktoh, B.Banks, Phyno, Pele Pele and Bez to appear as guest artists on it. The album was produced entirely by Pheelz and plugged by Olaitan Salaudeen,[15] except for the thirteenth track, "Sitting on the Throne".[16] [17]

Baddest Guy Ever Liveth was supported by four singles: "Durosoke", "Turn Up", "Yemi My Lover" and "Eleda Mi O". Premium Times newspaper included the album on its list of the five yet to be released Nigerian albums of 2013.[18] It was ranked 12th on Afrikka Radio's list of the top 12 best Nigerian albums of 2013.[19] Baddest Guy Ever Liveth won Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, and was nominated for Rap Album of the Year at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards.[20] [21] It won Best Rap Album and Album of the Year at The Headies 2014.[22]

In May 2013, it was reported that Olamide had signed a record deal with DB Records. Olamide took to Twitter to debunk the reports.[23] In an interview with Toolz on NdaniTV's The Juice, he said that it was "too late" for anyone to sign him.[24]

2014: Street OT

On 14 November 2014, Olamide released his fourth album Street OT through YBNL Nation.[25] The album is a follow-up to his 2013 Baddest Guy Ever Liveth album.[26] Preceded by the singles titled "Story for the Gods" and "Goons Mi", Street OT features guest appearances from Pasuma, Lil Kesh, Chinko Ekun, Phyno, Don Jazzy, and Reminisce. Its production was handled by Pheelz, B-Banks, and Young Jonn.[27] The ideology of the title of the album is to glorify and show his love for the "streets", a word with which Olamide is synonymous with.[28]

2015: 2 Kings and Eyan Mayweather

Olamide collaborated with Phyno in 2015 to release 2 Kings. It was released through Cloud 9 and the iTunes Store with a little announcement on 1 April 2015 by Penthauze Music and YBNL Nation. The album features collaborations with producers and guest artists such as Wizkid, Lil Kesh, Storm Rex, Pheelz, Major Bangz, B.Banks and Young John.[29] Before recording the album, Olamide and Phyno frequently collaborated on several songs, including "Ghost Mode" and "Dope Money". The album produced the singles "Une" and "Confam Ni", both of which were released in the months leading to the album's release.

Olamide's fifth studio album Eyan Mayweather was released on 23 November 2015.[30] [31] Released through YBNL Nation with studio production from Pheelz, Young Jonn, B Banks and ID Cabasa, Eyan Mayweather is the follow-up to 2 Kings, a collaborative album by Olamide and Phyno. The album boasted of having 21 tracks with no single feature.[32]

2016: The Glory

The Glory, Olamide's sixth studio album, was released on 23 December 2016. It was released through YBNL Nation with studio production from Pheelz. The Album contains 16 back-to-back tracks with features from artists like Phyno, Wande Coal, Burna Boy, Akuchi, and Davolee. The Glory is the follow-up to Eyan Mayweather.[33]

2020: 999 EP, joint venture deal with Empire and Carpe Diem

On 10 February 2020, Olamide released a surprise project, the EP 999[34] tooXclusive gave the project 6/10 rating,[35] while Motolani Alake of Pulse also gave a 5.5/10 review.[36]

Olamide revealed to the public on 18 February 2020 that his record label, YBNL Nation, has signed a joint venture deal with an international distribution company Empire.[37] He further stated that Fireboy DML and any new artist signed to YBNL Nation will join him to benefit from the deal.[37] Olamide's eleventh album Carpe Diem was released on 8 October 2020.[38] Carpe Diem contains 12 tracks and features Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, Peruzzi, Bad Boy Timz, Bella Shmurda and Phyno, with production credits to Young John, Pheelz, P.Priime, ID Cabasa and VStix.[39]

2021: UY Scuti

Olamide announced in March 2021 that he was done working on another album. On 18 April, he announced the album UY Scuti, which was released on 18 June.[40] [41] Olamide mentioned that his son was the inspiration on why he titled the album UY Scuti.[42]

On 5 February 2022, Olamide hinted at retirement after the release of his 12th studio album.[43]

2023: Unruly

Olamide released his 10th studio album titled Unruly on 9 August 2023. The album features different African artists such as CKay, Asake, Bnxn, Rema and Fireboy DML.[44]

2024: Ikigai (生き甲斐)

Olamide announced on 26 June 2024 that he had completed work on a seven-track project titled Ikigai.[45] The next day, he released "Project Ikigai" (生き甲斐) featuring collaborations past and present artists signed to the YBNL record label such as Fireboy DML, Asake, Young John, Pheelz, and Lil Kesh.[46]

2025: Olamidé

On June 18, 2025, Olamide released the album Olamidé.[47]

Discography

See main article: Olamide discography.

Studio albums

Collaborative albums

EPs

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeRecipientResultRef
2025Billboard Music AwardsGlobal Power PlayerHimself[48]
2024African Entertainment Awards USAAlbum of the YearIkigai Vol. 1[49]
NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding International Song"Amapiano"
with Asake)		[50]
202366th Annual Grammy AwardsBest African Music Performance"Amapiano"
(with Asake)		[51]
2022The HeadiesCarpe DiemBest Rap Album[52]
Headies Viewer's Choice"Infinity"
Album of the YearCarpe Diem
Best Male ArtistHimself
Best Rap Single"Loading"
(featuring Bad Boy Timz)
2021All Africa Music AwardsSong of the Year"Infinity"
(featuring Omah Lay)		[53]
Best West African Artiste (Male)Himself
Album of the YearCarpe Diem
Net HonoursMost Played Hip Hop Song"Loading"
(featuring Bad Boy Timz)		[54]
Most Searched Musician (Male)Himself
2020Soundcity MVP Awards FestivalListeners' Choice"Oil & Gas"[55]
2018The HeadiesBest Street-Hop Artiste"Wo"[56]
Best Rap AlbumThe Glory
Artiste of the YearHimself
Song of the Year"Wo"
Headies' Viewer's Choice
2016Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEAs)Album of the YearEyan Mayweather[57]
Rap Act of the YearHimself
MTV EMA 2016Best African ActHimself
MOBO AwardsBest African ActHimself[58]
2015City People Entertainment AwardsRap Artist of the YearHimself[59]
Artist of the Year
African Muzik Magazine AwardsWest Africa Artist of the Year [60]
The HeadiesBest Street-Hop Artiste[61]
Artiste of the Year
Best Pop Single"Bobo"
TooXclusive AwardsCertified Banger of the Year"Bobo"[62]
Video Wonder of the Year"Melo Melo"
Artiste of the YearHimself
Male Artiste of the YearHimself
Best Street Hop Track"Bobo"
"Reggae Blues"
(HarrySong featuring Olamide, KCee, Iyanya & Orezi)
"Ladi"
(Olamide & Phyno featuring Lil Kesh)
Best Hip-Hop Track"Local Rappers"
(Reminisce featuring Olamide & Phyno)
Mixtape of The Year2 Kings
(Olamide & Phyno)
Album of the YearStreet OT
2014The Headies 2014Artiste of the YearHimself[63]
Best Rap AlbumBaddest Guy Ever Liveth
Album of the Year
Best Rap Single"Dope Money"
(featuring Phyno)
2014 Channel O Music Video AwardsMost Gifted West"Turn Up"[64]
2014 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Rap Act of the YearHimself[65]
MTV Africa Music Awards 2014Best Hip Hop[66]
City People Entertainment AwardsMusician of the Year (Male)[67]
Rap Artiste of the Year
Most Popular Song of the Year"Eleda Mi"
Rap Album of the YearBaddest Guy Ever Liveth
World Music AwardsWorld's Best Male ArtistHimself [68]
World's Best Live Act
World's Best Entertainer of the Year
2013Nigeria Music Video AwardsVideo of the Year"Durosoke"[69]
Best Afro Hip Hop Video
The Headies 2013Song of the Year[70]
Best Street Hip-Hop Artiste
Best Rap Single
"Ghost Mode"
(Phyno featuring Olamide)
Artiste of the YearHimself
Lyricist on the Roll"Voice of the Streets"
Best Rap Album YBNL
Album of the Year
2013 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Album of the Year
Best Rap Act of the YearHimself[71]
Music Video of the Year"Voice of the Street"
Best Indigenous ArtisteHimself[72]
Best Collabo"Ghost Mode"
(Phyno featuring Olamide)
2012The Headies 2012Hip Hop World Revelation of the YearHimself[73]
Best Rap Single"Young Erikina"
Best Rap AlbumRapsodi
2011The Headies 2011Next RatedHimself

See also

External links

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: NET EXCLUSIVE: Olamide becomes first Nigerian ambassador for CIROC. The Net. 13 July 2013. 10 November 2023. Alonge, Osagie. 10 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231110110829/https://thenet.ng/net-exclusive-olamide-becomes-first-nigerian-ambassador-for-ciroc/. live.
  3. Web site: 2024 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Full Nominees List . 11 November 2021 . www.grammy.com . 10 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231110180725/https://www.grammy.com/news/2024-grammys-nominations-full-winners-nominees-list . live .
  4. Web site: Alade . Adeleke . Billboard names Olamide among 2025 global power players . Punch Newspapers . 23 May 2025 . 21 May 2025.
  5. Web site: Oloworekende . Wale . 16 June 2021 . Nigerian rapper Olamide: 'People have a very limited understanding of the ghetto' . 27 February 2022 . The Guardian . en . 4 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240704181811/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/jun/16/nigerian-rapper-olamide-people-have-a-very-limited-understanding-of-the-ghetto . live .
  6. Web site: Detect . Mind . 16 June 2022 . Olamide Biography, Net Worth & More' . 27 February 2022 . DetectMind . en . 12 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221112205325/https://www.detectmind.com/olamide-net-worth-biography-age-wife-car-house-height-instagram-more/ . live .
  7. Web site: 25 March 2018. I was sleeping when I heard about my mother's death – DJ Enimoney. 20 November 2021. Punch Newspapers. en-US. 13 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210113060018/https://punchng.com/i-was-sleeping-when-i-heard-about-my-mothers-death-dj-enimoney/. live.
  8. Web site: 26 August 2017. Why I dropped out of school – Olamide. 20 November 2021. The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. en-US. 20 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211120121219/https://guardian.ng/life/music/why-i-dropped-out-of-school-olamide/. dead.
  9. Web site: Nigerian rapper, Olamide welcomes 2nd child with his fiancee in the US – P.M. News. 20 November 2021. en-US. 20 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211120121217/https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/07/02/nigerian-rapper-olamide-welcomes-2nd-child-with-fiancee-in-us/. live.
  10. News: 11 January 2020. Maria Okanrende Drags Out Olamide. 20 November 2021. This Day. en-US. 29 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210129194932/https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/01/11/maria-okanrende-drags-out-olamide/. live.
  11. Web site: The NET on . Olamide leaves ID Cabassa's Coded Tunes – DailyPost Nigeria . Dailypost.com.ng . 3 July 2012 . 19 March 2014 . 30 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131230232753/http://dailypost.com.ng/2012/07/03/olamide-leaves-id-cabassas-coded-tunes/ . live .
  12. Web site: Enitan Kehinde . Wizkid And Olamide Perform Smash Hit "Omo To Shan" 10 Years After Debut . bhmng.com . 11 December 2021 . 11 March 2025 .
  13. Web site: Akinloye . Dimeji . OLAMIDE – YBNL [ Album Review] . Hip Hop World Magazine . 12 February 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130814155329/http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2013/02/12/olamide-ybnl-album-review/. 14 August 2013. 10 November 2023.
  14. Web site: Baddest Guy Ever Liveth by Olamide . iTunes . 4 January 2014 . 7 November 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140521205133/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/baddest-guy-ever-liveth/id742936501 . 21 May 2014 .
  15. Web site: 5 April 2024 . Olaitan Salaudeen celebrates Olamide Baddo's musical journey . 13 July 2024 . Guardian Nigeria News . en-GB. Nigeria. Guardian.
  16. Web site: Rapper Olamide Releases 3rd Studio Album 'Baddest Guy Ever Liveth'. Pulse Nigeria. 4 January 2014. 7 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140104211150/http://pulse.ng/music/rapper-olamide-releases-3rd-studio-album-baddest-guy-ever-liveth-id2533718.html. 4 January 2014. live.
  17. Web site: Olamide: "Baddest Guy Ever Liveth" Album Art and Tracklist. miabaga. 1 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20141018175153/http://miabaga.com/olamide-baddest-guy-ever-liveth-album-art-and-tracklist/. 18 October 2014. dead. 20 March 2016.
  18. Web site: Five yet-to-be-released Nigeria music albums to look forward to. Premium Times. 4 January 2014. 21 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140104211058/http://premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/146972-five-yet-released-nigeria-music-albums-look-forward.html. 4 January 2014. live.
  19. Web site: 12 BEST ALBUMS OF 2013 IN NIGERIA. Afrikkaradio. 4 January 2014. 31 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140104211111/http://afrikkaradio.com/12-best-albums-of-2013-in-nigeria/. 4 January 2014. dead.
  20. Web site: Nigerian Entertainment Awards; Full List of Winners. Daily Times of Nigeria. 2 September 2014. 1 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141022043510/http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/article/nigerian-entertainment-awards-full-list-winners?keepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=600&width=850&caption=Articles. 22 October 2014. live.
  21. Web site: Jasanya. Olamide. Who won what at City People Entertainment Awards 2014. Nigerian Entertainment Today. 29 July 2014. 24 June 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140628064318/http://thenet.ng/2014/06/who-won-what-at-city-people-entertainment-awards-2014/. 28 June 2014. live.
  22. Web site: The Headies unveils 2014 nominees . Business Day . 10 October 2014 . 17 October 2014 . Ochugba, Mary . https://web.archive.org/web/20141028165724/http://businessdayonline.com/2014/10/the-headies-unveils-2014-nominees/#.VECS_ildVz0 . 28 October 2014 . live .
  23. Web site: Mgbolu. Charles. Nigeria: I'm Not Signed to D'Banj's Record Label, Olamide Reveals. allAfrica.com. Vanguard. 30 October 2014. 13 May 2013. 30 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141030043923/http://allafrica.com/stories/201305140103.html. live.
  24. Web site: D'banj Never Talk Well Well: Olamide Denies Being Signed To DB Records . 360Nobs.com . 13 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151109093227/http://www.360nobs.com/2013/05/dbanj-never-talk-well-well-olamide-denies-being-signed-to-db-records/. 9 November 2015. 10 November 2023.
  25. Web site: Olamide Reveals "Street OT" Album Art + Release Date . . Ovie . Ofugara . 15 October 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304105328/http://notjustok.com/2014/10/15/olamide-reveals-street-ot-album-art-release-date/. 4 March 2016. 10 November 2023.
  26. Web site: Olamide set to drop 4th album in November . . Dayo . Showemimo . 6 October 2014 . 30 August 2015 . 28 July 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150728053224/http://thenet.ng/2014/10/olamide-set-to-drop-4th-album-in-november/ . live .
  27. Web site: Music Review:Olamide – Street OT . . Should You Bump This . 25 November 2014 . 30 August 2015 . 23 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923230623/http://www.bellanaija.com/2014/11/25/should-you-bump-this-music-review-street-ot-by-olamide/ . live .
  28. Web site: Album Review: Olamide retains the seat on the throne with 'Street OT' . . Dayo . Showemimo . 5 December 2014 . 30 August 2015 . 18 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150818192255/http://thenet.ng/2014/12/album-review-olamide-retains-seat-on-the-throne-with-street-ot/ . live .
  29. Web site: Akan. Joey. Rappers release tracklist, release date, artwork for '2 Kings'. Pulse. 1 April 2015. 1 April 2015. 2 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402102227/http://pulse.ng/music/phyno-olamide-rappers-release-tracklist-release-date-artwork-for-2-kings-id3621488.html. live.
  30. News: Eyan Mayweather: 5 things you should know about Olamide. YNaija. Lawal. Ademola. 18 November 2015. 20 November 2015. 21 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151121075532/http://ynaija.com/eyan-mayweather-5-things-you-should-know-about-olamide/. live.
  31. News: Jega is a song on Olamide's new album, 'Eyan Mayweather'. The Cable. Tijani. Mayowa. 17 November 2015. 20 November 2015. 18 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151118153442/https://www.thecable.ng/jega-song-olamides-new-album-eyan-mayweather. live.
  32. News: Olamide To Drop Fifth Studio Album in Five Years. Naij. Abimboye. Michael. 17 November 2015. 20 November 2015. 21 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151121153152/https://www.naij.com/639184-olamide-reveals-name-record-breaking-5th-studio-album.html. live.
  33. Web site: 20 December 2016 . The Glory : Olamide drops 6th studio album . 9 January 2024 . . en-GB . 10 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240110120552/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/12/the-glory-olamide-drops-6th-studio-album/ . live .
  34. Web site: 11 February 2020. Olamide Releases HIs Surprise EP "999". 2 August 2020. The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. en-US.
  35. Web site: 17 March 2020. [Album Review] Olamide's "999 EP" Is Just A Point Above Average & Can't Stand The Test of Time...]. 2 August 2020. tooXclusive. en-US. 28 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210228101426/https://tooxclusive.com/album-review-olamides-999-ep-is-just-a-point-above-average-cant-stand-the-test-of-time/. live.
  36. Web site: 11 February 2020. Olamide's '999 EP' is ambitious yet lacks balance and great execution [Album Review]]. 2 August 2020. Pulse Nigeria. en-US. 2 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200802235114/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/olamide-999-ep-album-review/5ld4d1c. live.
  37. Web site: What does the EMPIRE joint-venture deal mean for Olamide and YBNL? [Opinion]]. Motolani. Alake. 19 February 2020. Pulse. 6 December 2022. 22 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230322185402/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/olamide-what-does-ybnls-joint-venture-deal-with-empire-mean/d531sr2. live.
  38. Web site: Abusi. 1 October 2020. Olamide Shares Tracklist & Release Date For Carpe Diem Album. 8 October 2020. Novice2STAR. en-US. 13 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013011742/https://novice2star.com/2020/10/01/olamide-shares-tracklist-release-date-for-carpe-diem-album/. live.
  39. Web site: Apple Music . 10 December 2021 . Carpe Diem - Album by Olamide . 11 January 2024 . AppleMusic . en-GB . 11 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240111101421/https://music.apple.com/us/album/carpe-diem/1530136977 . live .
  40. Web site: 17 March 2021. 'I just completed my album yesterday,' says Olamide. 19 March 2021. Pulse Nigeria. en-US. 20 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210320101555/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/olamide-says-that-his-new-album-is-completed/06dtjns. live.
  41. Web site: 14 May 2021. Olamide 'UY Scuti Wave' Full Album. 14 May 2021. OutNow.com.ng. en-US. 27 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210627035747/https://outnow.com.ng/music/olamide-uy-scuti-album/. dead.
  42. Web site: 'UY Scuti': Olamide Speaks on Latest Album, Credit.... 26 November 2021. allnews.ng. en. 26 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211126093725/https://allnews.ng/news/uy-scuti-olamide-speaks-on-latest-album-credits-son-for-title#:~:text=Speaking%20on%20why%20he%20titled,ve%20made%20in%20my%20career.%E2%80%9D. live.
  43. News: Olamide hints at retiring after 12th album . The Nation Newspapers . 11 February 2022 . 8 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220208135250/https://thenationonlineng.net/olamide-hints-at-retiring-after-12th-album/ . live .
  44. Web site: BellaNaija.com . 9 August 2023 . Olamide Drops New Album "Unruly" featuring CKay, Asake, BNXN, Rema & Fireboy DML Listen . 20 August 2023 . BellaNaija . en-US . 20 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230820100642/https://www.bellanaija.com/2023/08/olamide-drops-album-unruly/ . live .
  45. Web site: Adebiyi . Adeayo . 26 June 2024 . Olamide announces surprise project 'Ikigai' with guest features from Asake & Fireboy . 27 June 2024 . Pulse Nigeria . en . 27 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240627074420/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/olamide-announces-surprise-project-ikigai/4btwekf . live .
  46. Web site: Udugba . Anthony . 26 June 2024 . Olamide's new project "IKIGAI (生き甲斐)" and what it means . 27 June 2024 . Businessday NG . en-US . 27 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240627075535/https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/olamides-new-project-ikigai-%E7%94%9F%E3%81%8D%E7%94%B2%E6%96%90-and-what-it-means/ . live .
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