The World Cup starts tomorrow and while we are praying and hoping it’s not only fine aso-ebi we have to offer, we’ve come up with the perfect playlist to get you ready.
Road 2 Russia (Dem go hear am) – Olamide & Phyno
Our official 2018 world cup song
Ballerz – Wande Coal
We are stepping into Russia like
Issa Goal – Naira Marley (feat. Olamide & Lil Kesh)
For everytime we score a goal.
Power of Naija – 2Face (feat. Cobhams & Omawunmi)
Even though we are playing Portugal we still have hope
Super Eagles Carry Go – Austin Milado
We are readyyy!!!
Osinachi – Humblesmith (feat. Davido)
After we collect the cup from Germany.
Super Eagles- Solidstar
Croatia go clear road!
Nigeria Go Survive – Veno Marioghae
Even though we are playing Argentina, fear not.
Penalty – Small Doctor
We have a small prayer for Iceland – won ti gba penalty lo throwing
Ole ole ole – The Fans
For when we carry the cup
Wavin Flag – K’Naan
You can’t leave this classic off your World Cup playlist
Oh Africa – Akon
A win for Nigeria is a win for Africa.
Waka waka – Shakira
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdojnHySFGk
Did we leave any songs off the list?
If you love Olamide’s music and treasure the bars of late Yoruba rapper, DaGrin, you’ll love Davolee. Born Oluwasegun David Shokoya, Davolee was signed to Olamide’s YBNL record in November 2016. He hit the limelight after his ‘Panda’ cover went viral. Now, he’s back with a fire Yoruba rap song with an interesting story line. No metaphors, no complicated Yoruba adages, just pure rap telling the stories of Segun himself working in ‘Festival Bar’, (a drinking parlour in Ikotun, Lagos) with his smart-ass colleague Salewa and their abusive boss, Mama Gee. Check it out!
Warning: Fire Yoruba Rap Ahead!
https://youtu.be/JCsRhDsSxRU
If that sounded like total gibberish to you, we feel you. These guys have translated the song into English for your pleasure.
Isn’t this fantastic storytelling? More of this, please!
1. Odun Yii – Jaywon
If you believe say AMEN!
2. New Year – Asa
Asa will help you realise 2016 is done and dusted.
3. Eleda Mi – Olamide
Because only good things are coming your way this year.
4. Osinachi
5. Wish Me Well – Timi Dakolo
For everyone that’s taking major steps this year, we wish you the very best!
6. Ojuelegba – Wizkid
May your glow-up this year be much more amazing than this.
7. Pray For Me – Darey Art Alade
The journey may not be easy, but there is definitely reward for those who persevere.
8. One Day – eLDee
Nigeria will be a winner this year!
YBNL AKA Yahoo Boy No Laptop are one of the hottest music crews in Nigeria right now. The individual artists have dropped hits after hits and are not even taking breaks.
Take this quiz to find out which YBNL you are.
Despite having African origins, some African Americans appear to lack basic knowledge of African culture and more specifically, Nigerian culture.
The most elaborate wedding of January 2016 i.e #Tsquared2016 happened on the 30th of the month and the pomp and fair shook Lagos.
But because people don’t mind their business and like to criticise what doesn’t appear normal to them, an American follower dissed Olamide’s shoes on Wale’s Instagram page.
Being the true Nigerian that he is, he didn’t mince words and dished it right back.
We are so proud!
People of different cultures have their various ways of dressing and that should be respected regardless of wherever they may be from.
We hope Nigerian artists get inspired and we look forward to more internationally exposed Nigerian songs.
TB Joshua is no doubt, one of the most popular and controversial religious clerics in Nigeria.
The cleric is not just popular for his charitable deeds but also for his prophecies which, mysteriously, are only heard of AFTER the event. Many celebrities and African leaders count on him for spiritual guidance.
How would he have reacted if he had witnessed The Headies saga between Olamide and Don Jazzy?
When Olamide came to rant on stage.
Thank you Lord for an already lit 2016.
After Olamide threw his mic on the stage.
Indeed, where has your chill gone , brethren?
When Don Jazzy fired back at Olamide and asked him to come and collect the car.
LMAO! I never experred it.
Watching Di’ja’s little dance after Don Jazzy’s epic clap back…
No seriously, what was actually doing her please?
After reading Olamide’s twitter diss…
Sir, you’re a very bad boy sir.
When Olamide tweeted “leave trash for LAWMA”…
Hay! Baddo Sneh!!!!
And called Don Jazzy out for ruining Dbanj’s career…
HAAAAAY GOD! D’banj sorry oh!
When Twitter people came in droves for Di’ja…
From all the angles of Nigerian twitter… and from the airspace.
After the fighting duo reconciled and posted a cute picture on Instagram…
Awww! Now I’m going to cry. Such good boys
While Nigerians were chilling on the 1st of January, the recently concluded Headies awards became an Oshodi street fight between Don Jazzy and Olamide.
Before you start thinking only Nigerians like to fight on stage, Kanye West in 2009, snatched the mic from Taylor Swift at the Grammys. Why? He felt his darling little sister, Beyonce deserved the award instead.
It wasn’t even his award or nomination. Sorry oh, elder Kanye.
And because sequels are more interesting, Nicki Minaj went lower and called Miley Cyrus out at the VMAs in 2015.
LMAO.
On the very first day of 2016, during the Headies awards, drama and all her children came well prepared for their biggest performance yet.
Wait for it!
This time around, another passionate elder brother felt very pained his beloved little bro didn’t win the award he deserved.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7Puh-FaBhM
Olamide felt Lil Kesh of his record label YBNL deserved to win the award of Next rated artist that was presented to Reekado Banks of the Mavins crew.
However, the daddy of the award winner caught the randomly flying shade and dealt a lower blow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob6HZw4MiJY
LOL!” Come and take the car”.
Olamide then took matters to twitter and rained words of rage on Don Jazzy.
During his angry rant, he launched the newest slang of 2016, “Leave trash for LAWMA”.
The people of twitter weren’t kind to Di’ja for her little dance after Don Jazzy’s shade.
There are very few musicians that have swept Nigeria up in a frenzy like Olamide has. Of course, that’s not to say we haven’t had great musicians in Nigeria. We have. But few of them have managed what Olamide has done. He made indigenous music mainstream. Over and over again.
Just a little over four years into his career, Olamide is a household name and deservedly so. Many artists only dream of the kind of success that Olamide has achieved. He has had great years, but 2015 might very well be his best year so far.
From ‘Shakitibobo’ to ‘Lagos Boys’ to ‘Story for the gods’, the young musician is known for back to back to back hits.
Born 15th March, 1989 as Olamide Adedeji, He was raised in Bariga, Lagos.
He completed his education, attending tertiary institution, Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
In the year 2000, Olamide decided to pursue a career in music.
When asked why, he said “I found out I was gifted in it so I had to explore it, it’s my life, my hustle, my world”. He got introduced to Wizkid, who also was starting to find his footing in music.
In 2010, Olamide had his first chance to perform on stage: The Hip Hop World Awards.
And in 2011, he released his first studio album, Rapsodi, featuring hit tracks like ‘Eni Duro’ and ‘Apa ti jabo’.
He was signed to ID Cabasa’s Coded Tunes record label and was managed by Toni Payne at the time. Olamide’s debut offering led to collaborations with numerous artists, including Wizkid, ID Cabasa, 9ice, Reminisce and D’banj.
Coming off the success of Rapsodi, in 2012, he started his own record label YBNL Nation, releasing a follow up album named after his new record label.
The album’s production was handled by Tyrone, Samklef, 2 Kriss, Pheelz and ID Cabasa. It featured guest appearances from Davido, Tiwa Savage, Kayswitch, Dammy Krane, Reminisce, Samklef, Buckwylla, Minus 2 and Base One. The album was supported by the singles “Ilefo Illuminati”, “First of All”, “Stupid Love” and “Voice of the Street”
Olamide immediately became a household name in the music industry and was being recognized as a rising star.
He continued to raise the bar as he released his third studio album Baddest Guy Ever Liveth in 2013. The album’s singles include “Durosoke” and “Yemi My Lover”.
Olamide constantly takes control of the airwaves. He dropped Street OT [which had ‘story for the gods’] in 2014; and 2 Kings [which had ‘Ladi’], a collaborative album with Rapper, Phyno in 2015.
And the singles ‘Bobo’ and ‘Lagos Boys’ in 2015 as well.
His efforts did not go unnoticed. Olamide has been nominated for a whopping 33 awards across the Headies, Nigerian Music Video Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards, Channel O music video awards and others.
He has also gotten endorsements: In July 2013, he became the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with Cîroc, he signed a multi-million Naira deal with Guinness and in November 2013, he became an ambassador for Etisalat alongside Ice Prince.
Naturally, he has friends in high places. Most notably, Former Governor of Lagos, Babatunde Fashola who attended his son’s christening earlier this year.
International Nigerian entertainer, D’banj.
American musician, Wale.
And producer extraordinaire, Don Jazzy.
He’s extraordinarily gifted. And he has the rewards to show for it.
What’s next for Olamide? I don’t know. But I, sure as hell, am waiting to find out!
