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Olamide mentioned that he established YBNL with the intention of not splurging all his money on a lavish lifestyle.(video)
Nigerian hip-hop sensation Olamide opens up about the inspiration behind his thriving label, *** No Laptop.
For more than ten years, Olamide has dominated the Nigerian music scene, establishing himself as one of Africa’s most successful artists. His contributions have reshaped the landscape of indigenous rap and Street Music in Nigeria, paving the way for commercial success.
Speaking on Apple Music Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madiba, Olamide, who recently dropped his highly anticipated tenth album ‘Unruly,’ discusses his eagerness to return to the stage.
“While I think my last time on stage was probably at Mr. Money’s concert in London last year, this year in December, if you’re heading to Ghana, make a stop in Nigeria! I’m planning my concert here. And right after that, next summer, I’m gearing up for a US and Europe tour. I’m getting back on the road, man.”
Olamide discloses that his drive to tour again is fueled by his dedicated fans, who have been urging him to hit the road. He also reveals that his absence was intentional, allowing him to align with Afrobeats’ current international rise.
“My fans have been calling out, ‘Yo, come outside! Come play!’ Now I’m ready. I’ve been putting in the work, grounding myself and syncing with the times. The new wave is crazy right now, and you’ve got to find a way to stay relevant, which isn’t simple. I’ve been at it for a while. That’s why it took me this long.”
Beyond his music career, Olamide also oversees YBNL, which he established in 2012 after departing ID Cabasa’s Coded Tunes.
The label has propelled numerous stars into the spotlight, including Adekunle Gold, Lil Kesh, Fireboy, and producers Pheelz and Young Jonn. More recently, Asake joined the roster.
Olamide explains that he founded YBNL to reinvest in his passion, choosing not to squander his fortune on extravagant living.
“The world adores my work, and I’m thankful for it. But now, it’s time to reinvest in the same thing that has earned me love and appreciation. It began as a passion, but it’s high time I elevated it, invested, and transformed it into a proper business. I created my own label, began signing artists because I didn’t want all that money to be wasted on extravagance. The funds needed to go back into the grind. That’s how it all began.”
Olamide’s landmark tenth album ‘Unruly’ was released on August 9th, 2023 which was heralded bu the singles ‘Trumpet’ featuring CKay and ‘New Religion’ featuring Asake. According to Olamide, the album is likely to be his last and it offers listeners a bittersweet experience as they look back on the career of the legendary artist.
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“Shatta Wale Reveals Reason Behind Beef with Burna Boy:Somebody Told Him I Had an Affair with His Girlfriend’
Shatta Wale, a well-known Ghanaian singer, recently shed light on the reason behind his feud with Afrobeats star Burna Boy.
In an interview, Shatta Wale disclosed that he and the Grammy Award-winning artist used to be close friends before their relationship soured.
According to Shatta Wale, the rift between them began when one of his associates informed Burna Boy that Shatta Wale had been involved with his girlfriend. Shatta Wale expressed disappointment that Burna Boy didn’t approach him directly about the issue, considering their friendship, but instead chose to discuss it with others.
Shatta Wale’s perspective on the matter is summarized in his statement: “Burna Boy heard from one of my guys that I sacked that I slept with his girlfriend. You see he is my G, him for call me.”
Reactions poured in from fans and observers:
- officialwizshine1 emphasized leaving Burna Boy alone, citing his success and dismissing negative talk.
- fntasy_ii humorously noted Burna Boy’s effortless trendiness and the tendency for every celebrity to speak out on their issues.
- orch.terry jokingly commented on Burna Boy’s ability to focus on his music despite the gossip surrounding him.
- power_gp7 highlighted the envy directed towards Burna Boy, likening it to the inconsistency of electricity supply in Nigeria.
The video of Shatta Wale discussing the matter was also shared for viewers to watch.
“Portable Urges Nigerian Artists to Prioritize Afrobeats Over Amapiano After Grammy Outcome”
In response to South African singer Tyla’s Grammy win over Nigerian artists like Burna Boy and Davido, controversial artiste Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, advises Nigerian musicians to focus on promoting Afrobeats instead of Amapiano. Portable emphasized the importance of valuing Nigeria’s genre and suggested that sticking to Afrobeats would enhance Nigeria’s chances of winning international awards. He referenced the evolution of music styles, mentioning the prevalence of shaku shaku before the emergence of Amapiano. Portable asserted that Amapiano belongs to South Africans and cautioned that pursuing it wouldn’t lead Nigerians to Grammy success.
Some comments from social media users:
@lappoosky: “Even when Tyla won the award, they still played a Fela song.”
@Macy_Macy0: “After South Africa and Nigeria play, then we’ll decide this one.”
@Mahasmaan: “Brother, unlike Nigerians, South Africans don’t try to claim or imitate Afrobeats, we consume them raw. Nigerians are suffering from main character syndrome, you wouldn’t stand watching an SA genre shine!”
Here are some additional comments:
@HappinessUgboma: “It’s true what Portable said. We don’t value our Afrobeats, yet we want to use it to win a Grammy. It’s impossible. But when we use our own, it will go a long way and stand tall.”
@MaziLeeTweets: “I’ve been suggesting this: let’s leave Amapiano to them and focus on our Afrobeats. Nigerian producers should return to the drawing board and create fresh, distinctive sounds. I have confidence in SARS on this matter.”
@Sami011y: “The funny part is Amapiano isn’t the popular genre in SA. House music is more popular than Amapiano. Amapiano was just a smoke screen to generate attention for SA music! West Africans must stick to our Afrobeats because we sound very funny doing Amapiano!”
“Let’s promote Afrobeats and leave Amapiano for South Africans”
— BASITO (@itzbasito) February 5, 2024
– Portable
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Tacha recently revealed, “If it wasn’t for the fact that Beyoncé is Beyoncé, I would place Burna Boy above Beyoncé, because nobody performs better than Burna Boy.”
Anita Natacha Akide, widely known as Symply Tacha, a reality TV star, media personality, and entrepreneur, recently compared the stage performance of Nigerian musician Burna Boy to that of international artist Beyoncé and others.
In a social media post, she remarked, “If it wasn’t that Beyoncé is Beyoncé, I really would place Burna Boy above Beyoncé, because nobody performs better than Burna Boy.” Tacha’s statement attracted attention, with some individuals expressing agreement for the first time with her views.
In the video, Tacha lauds Burna Boy’s stage presence over Beyoncé’s, emphasizing his international stature and discouraging comparisons with Nigerian artists.
Her remarks sparked reactions, with comments such as:
@og_laviish: “The only thing this girl has ever said that makes sense in her life, swear.”
@Seyi_theVibez: “Her first win ever, damn, is her sense coming back???”
@quin_yara: “First sensible talk by Tacha.”
If it wasn’t that Beyoncé is Beyoncé, I really would place Burna Boy above Beyoncé, because nobody performs better than Burna Boy.” — Tacha.
— BIG 7 RECORDS (@Big7Record) February 7, 2024
This has to be first time I will actually agree to something tacha said😤. pic.twitter.com/zyD69NBrQq
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