Afrobeats singer, Bella Shmurda has credited rapper and music executive Olamide with creating opportunities for young artistes to establish themselves in the Nigerian music industry.
Bella Shmurda made the remarks during an episode of the 90s Baby podcast, where he said Olamide deliberately stepped back from the spotlight to allow emerging talents, including himself, to flourish.
The ‘Cash App’ crooner said the support and sacrifices made by Olamide helped several young artistes find their footing, adding that few established musicians would make similar decisions.
“Olamide is the number one African artist, to me. I am not saying this because I am one of his branches. This man stayed back and made sure all the youngins in the industry like me are in proper space to blossom. Nobody else can,” he said.
Olamide, whose real name is Olamide Adedeji, founded YBNL Nation in 2012 and has been involved in the careers of several Nigerian artistes, including Asake, Fireboy DML, Lil Kesh and Young Jonn.
Bella Shmurda has also collaborated with Olamide, who featured on his song ‘Triumphant’ from his 2020 album, Carpe Diem.
Kehinde Ayanboade
Kehinde Ayanboade is the Managing Editor and Publisher of Naija Metro News, with over eight years of experience covering Nigerian politics, crime, legislative proceedings and metropolitan affairs.
