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  • Nigerians react as Bariga LGA renames Charly Boy bus stop after Olamide

    Nigerians react as Bariga LGA renames Charly Boy bus stop after Olamide

    The Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has caused a stir on social media after announcing the renaming of the well-known Charly Boy Bus Stop to (Olamide) Baddo Bus Stop.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the LCDA Chairman, Kolade Alabi, made this known on Friday during the inauguration of a series of people-oriented projects.

    According to a report several streets within the council were renamed, this including inaugurated community-focused projects.

    The commissioned projects include a new legislative chamber, 21 roads spread across the LCDA, five primary health centres, three newly constructed primary schools, and a fire station.

    Alabi stated that these projects were designed to improve the council area’s infrastructure, education, and emergency response services.

    Speaking, the LG chairman explained the motivation behind the renaming of the streets, he said: “As an administration, we took our time to reflect on a number of our people who have put the name of our local council out on the global map through their respective God given talents and craft.

    “I also want to thank eminent personalities in our nation and our beloved state, as well as the Local Council, who have contributed immensely to the development of our nation and our state. Today, we will be officially renaming streets in honour of the legacies”

    The development has stirred mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media.

    One user wrote: “What change does this brings to people’s life I just dey ask o.”

    Another user, “Misplaced priorities.”

    “Na Charly Boy bus stop we know” one user commented

    One user wrote: “National Anthem wen Una Change nobody don Sabi am.”

    One user wrote: “LmaoooooThat Charley boy road will always remain Charley boy sha..argue with your keypad.Olamide road kor.”

    One user wrote: “Even the name NEPA never rest when light goes off and comes on.”

    Another user wrote: “You change NEPA to another name but we still call them NEPA so enjoy.”

  • Top lawyer reveals real reason Asake left Olamide’s YBNL

    Top lawyer reveals real reason Asake left Olamide’s YBNL

    An entertainment lawyer, Oluyemisi Falaye, has disclosed that Afrobeat star, Asake, whose real name is Ahmed Ololade, did not renew his contract with Olamide Baddo’s record label, Yahoo Boy No Laptop (YBNL), because the first contract with the label did not turn out well for him.

    Speaking during a recent interview, Falaye disclosed that the singer, who had been struggling for so many years, had felt immense excitement when he was approached by Olamide, but failed to review the contract. 

    During a recent interview, Falaye revealed that the singer, who had struggled for many years, felt so much excitement when approached by Olamide, turning down the decison to review his contract with an experience legal practitioner.

    “He was just very happy to be part of the label, nothing else mattered to him at the time,” she stated.

    She added that, the decision did not turn out well for him, leading to his exit after only two years with the YBNL boss.

    “Asake signed a contract with Olamide’s YBNL without reviewing it with a lawyer and it did not turn out well for him and that’s why he didn’t renew his contract when it expired’, she concluded. 

    Recall, the singer had in February 2025 unvieled Giran Republic as his new record label.

    The Nigerian recording artiste had confirmed the new development with a newly released single, ‘Why love’ as  he spoke about his relationship and the continuation of his music project. 

    The  new single came after Asake released the single, ‘Military’ where he gave a shoutout to Olamide Baddo, dispelling rumours that he is engaged in a feud with his now-former label boss.

    Upon signing with YBNL in 2022, Asake quickly gained mainstream popularity in 2022 with his groundbreaking debut studio album, ‘Mr Money With The Vibes’. He attained a further meteoric rise with the release of the subsequent albums, ‘Work of Art’ (2023) and ‘Lungu Boy’ (2024), the singer-songwriter also received a Grammy nomination.

  • How Olamide stopped picking my calls after using my name in his song – Actor Yemi opens up

    How Olamide stopped picking my calls after using my name in his song – Actor Yemi opens up

    Yemi Ayebo, the Nollywood actor cum filmmaker popularly known as Yemi My Lover, has recounted an experience with rapper Olamide, revealing that the Afrobeat star refused to compensate him after using his name in a song.

    TheNewsGuru reports that Yemi made this known in a recent interview, where he disclosed that he was excited when he first heard Olamide mention his name in a song and felt it was a blessing.

    “Olamide was the first to sing with my name. I was very happy when I heard the song. I thanked God. God blessed my name, that’s why people used it to sing. Davido also sang with my name, many people made use of it,” he said.

    He further explained that, Fuji musician Pasuma had met with him, asking if the rapper compensated him for the name usage and then facilitated a phone call between the two.

    He continued saying, “Pasuma said, ‘Yemo, did Olamide compensate you for using your name in his song?’ I said no and that I had never met him before, we don’t have each other’s number. Then Pasuma called him on the phone.”

    Yemi said the rapper cum music mogul apologised during the phone call, and suggested they discuss further. However, he claimed that, when he tried to get back, Olamide never, until date picked his call.

    “Pasuma gave me his number and I called Olamide for more than six months and he never picked my call. I sent him messages, he never read them or replied, so I let him be.”

  • Why I shed tears when Olamide left my record label, Coded Tunes – ID Cabasa

    Why I shed tears when Olamide left my record label, Coded Tunes – ID Cabasa

    Prominent music producer, Olumide Ogunade, popularly known as ID Cabasa has relayed his feelings when one of his best signee, Olamide left his record label, Coded Tunes.

    According to Cabasa, he shed tears when Olamide said his goodbye to him and his record label years back.

    Appearing on the ‘Afrobeats Podcast,’ Cabasa said the tears were uncontrollable.

    He said he tried to persuade Olamide not to leave but gave him his blessings when he insisted on leaving.

    He said, “Olamide was 13 years old when I met him. He came to my studio with a friend who wanted to feature him on a song. His friend was not good musically. Olamide was quiet and unassuming. I gave him a beat, and he did 16 bars that changed everything. Olamide became more like a son to me.

    “When he was about to leave my record label, we sat down to discuss it. It was painful to me. It wasn’t the pain of not wanting him to progress; it was the pain of seeing someone you love leave. I cried.

    “I said, ‘Olamide, you should’ve waited o!’ He said, ‘Bros, I want to do something, and I’m sure, by your code, we might not be able to do some of them.’ We didn’t have a fight. I gave him my full blessings.”

    Olamide left Coded Tunes in 2012 and launched his record label, YBNL Nation.

  • Candy Bleakz says she  was supposed to be YBNL princess but…

    Candy Bleakz says she  was supposed to be YBNL princess but…

    Nigerian music sensation, Candy Bleakz has revealed how she nearly signed to YBNL Nation in 2015 but lost out to Temmie Ovwasa.

    According to the chocolate city signee, she was supposed to be YBNL Princess but the record label boss, Olamide, signed Temmie Ovwasa instead.

    Candy Bleakz stated this while appearing in a recent episode of the TV programme, Trending, hosted by reality star KimOprah.

    In her words:

    “The day Baddo (Olamide) unveiled Temmie Ovwasa, she is my friend but I was really sad. I was supposed to be the YBNL Princess. I was like, ‘Why did they sign someone else?’”

    Speaking on the struggles of being a female artist in Nigeria, she said;

    “For a female artist, when you’re pretty it’s a problem, when you’re ugly it’s a problem. When you’re too sexy it’s an issue and when you are not it’s an issue. Because I’m bringing something to the table but you will see comments like, ‘She’s not fine. She’s not dressing sexy. And at the same time, when she is fine they would want her to bring something to the table.”

  • The word ‘Boss’ doesn’t exist in my dictionary, I am a leader – Olamide

    The word ‘Boss’ doesn’t exist in my dictionary, I am a leader – Olamide

    Popular Nigerian rapper Olamine Gbenga Adedeji, the fondly called Olamide, has recently reiterated his stance on leadership versus adopting a boss mentality in a revisited interview that has garnered attention from fans.

    In an interview on Monday, March 18, 2024, Olamide articulated his viewpoint, asserting that he doesn’t resonate with the term ‘boss’ as it doesn’t align with his personal ethos.

    He conveyed that he views those around him as equals, considering them more as brothers and sisters rather than subordinates. Emphasizing his approach rooted in leadership.

    Olamide highlighted his commitment to guiding and supporting others on their journey to success in life.

    He said; “The word boss doesn’t exist in my dictionary, cause I see everybody around me like brothers. my sisters and all that it is not about me being a boss but a leader, the role of a leader is to lead so that other people can move ahead and progress in life.”

  • How  Olamide helped me – Portable

    How  Olamide helped me – Portable

    Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable has narrated how renowned Nigerian Rapper Olamide contributed to his achievement in the music industry.

    Portable in a recent interview on the Afrobeat podcast said he used to take N200 for shows before meeting the YBNL boss as he sent a heartfelt appreciation, stressing Olamide’s everlasting support and belief in his skills, which kick-started his successful career.

    He said, “If not for Olamide, I would’ve still been on the streets. I went to London and collaborated with the best rapper in the UK and it’s all thanks to Olamide. When nobody believed in me, you told me that I was gonna make it and I’ve made it bigger than I ever thought.

    Olamide is a boss, he sponsored me without signing me and never asked for anything in return and that’s why I respect him so much. Some people use me to do bläck business, but Olamide is the only guy in this industry who showed me love.

    Olamide paved the way for me, he’s my boss and God used him to bless me. I’m from streets and I’ve been through a lot but I thank God for sending Olamide to me. I used to perform for N200 before Olamide helped me and he didn’t rip me like most people do in this industry.

    Paving the way for someone doesn’t only mean inspiring them, but it involves making things easier for those who come after you and that’s exactly what Olamide has done for a lot of artistes.”

     

     

  • Grammy: Empire threw a pre-party to celebrate Asake, Fireboy DML & Olamide

    Grammy: Empire threw a pre-party to celebrate Asake, Fireboy DML & Olamide

    Ahead of tomorrow’s biggest music award night, American record label Empire hosted a Grammy pre-party in Los Angeles, USA, to celebrate its Nigerian-nominated artists, Olamide, Fireboy DML, and Asake.

    Also spotted at the party were Tina Davis, Wale, The Compozers, DJ Consequence, Jidenna, Sarz, WurlD, Pheelz, Boity Thulo, Musa Keyz, and Poco Lee.

    Olamide and Asake were nominated for their collaboration “Amapiano” in the category of Best African Music Performance, while Fireboy DML earned a nomination in the Album of the Year category for his contributions to Jon Batiste’s “World Music Radio.”

     

     

  • Olamide, most influential street pop artiste of his generation- Spotify

    Olamide, most influential street pop artiste of his generation- Spotify

    Spotify, an online streaming platform, has rated Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record executive, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as “Olamide”, as the ‘most influential street pop artiste of his generation’.

    Benewaah Boateng, Spotify’s Editor, West Africa, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.

    Boateng said lately, the undeniable rise of the sub-genre “Street Pop” in Nigeria had been both remarkable and thrilling to observe and this had slowly made its way to mainstream music.

    “Olamide is the most influential street pop artiste of his generation, consistently praised for his role in elevating Street Pop to mainstream recognition as a distinct music genre.

    “Since the debut of his hit single, “Eni Duro,” he has been a constant cultural force, popularising dance styles like “Shakiti Bobo” and street lingos such as “Baddo Sneh” and “Pepper Dem”.

    “Through his record label YBNL, Olamide has also played a pivotal role in discovering and nurturing Nigeria’s brightest street pop talents.

    “The influence of Street Pop on the Nigerian music landscape in 2023 is clearly and undeniably significant.

    “This is just the beginning of Street Pop going mainstream and we cannot wait to see how it continues to grow,” she said.

    Boateng said street pop which originated from a fusion of Afrobeats, Highlife, Hip-hop, Fuji, Apala, indigenous sounds, and contemporary elements, boasts of an engaging rhythm, pulsating fast-paced beats and lyrics that mirror the everyday lives of Nigerians navigating the challenges of the streets.

    She explained that notable attribute of Street Pop as a music genre lies in its profound connection to the harsh realities of everyday life in Nigeria.

    She said Olamide occupied the ninth spot in the list of top 10 artistes in Nigeria.

    “His most recent project, “Unruly” garnered widespread acclaim from fans who describe it as a brilliant body of work.

    “One particular track that has resonated exceptionally well with audiences is “Gaza”, which has received significant admiration for its appeal and musical craftsmanship.

    “Also, Seyi Vibez has emerged as an undeniable force in the Nigerian street pop scene, particularly in 2023, after finding mainstream success in 2022.

    “He has ingrained himself in the hearts of Gen-Zs and millennials, with phrases like “na ham, na ham” echoing from his popular song, “Chance.”

    “His success in 2023 is evident, from selling out his concert at the O2 Indigo Hall in the UK to securing features on hit songs like Gwagwalada, the second most streamed song in Nigeria on Spotify.

    “Additionally, earning a spot among the top five most streamed artists in Nigeria further underscores Seyi Vibez’s ability to transcend Street Pop and strike a chord with all music lovers,” she said.

    Boateng noted that Zinoleesky had reshaped and made substantial contributions to the street pop genre through his skillful melodies and compelling storytelling, landing him in the top 15 most streamed artistes in Nigeria.

    She said that as the genre continues to evolve and street pop artistes continue to explore new creative frontiers, it was evident that street pop was poised for exponential growth in the years to come.

    She said street pop potentially will be emerging as the next global phenomenon akin to Afrobeats.

  • Asake reveals how Olamide signed him

    Asake reveals how Olamide signed him

    Popular singer, Ahmed Ololade, widely known as Asake has shared the story of how Olamide invited him to his house one day and offered him a spot on his record label.

    According to him, he begged his record label boss of YBNL, Olamide Baddo for two years before he eventually signed him into the label.

    He said, without hesitation, he accepted the offer. Although Olamide advised him to consult a lawyer and understand the contract, he was too excited and signed it immediately.

    Speaking in an interview with Hip TV, Asake said: “Before Olamide signed me, I’ve been begging Baddo since 2020 to sign me.

    “One day, I got to his house, then he asked me… This part burst my head. This is how he signed me. He said, ‘How are you, Asake?’ I said I’m fine. And he asked me, ‘Would you like to join YBNL?’

    “You don’t understand, for somebody you look up to, somebody you respect, somebody you’ve been longing to see, to ask you that question. I told him that I’m ready. He said, ‘Go and think about it. Go and look for a lawyer.’ I said, ‘Baba, sign me now now now. I don’t want any lawyer. Because I love the YBNL family so much even from afar.”

    Asake signed to YBNL Nation in February 2022