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Olamide Gbenga Adedeji, widely known as Olamide, is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter, record executive, and label founder whose career helped establish Yoruba-language rap as a major force in Nigerian popular music.
Raised in Bariga, Lagos, he began recording in 2010 and gained wider attention with “Eni Duro”. His debut album, “Rapsodi”, followed in 2011. In 2012, he founded YBNL Nation, which became a platform for artists including Adekunle Gold, Lil Kesh, Fireboy DML and Asake. Beyond his own recordings, Olamide has collaborated with leading Nigerian artists and played an important role in developing younger talent.
His career has earned multiple Headies and other industry honours. In 2024, his collaboration with Asake, “Amapiano”, earned him his first Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance. Through his music and work with emerging artists, Olamide has contributed significantly to the growth of contemporary Nigerian music.
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