- Olamide Adedeji, known as Olamide, is a successful Nigerian rapper.
- He emphasizes the importance of understanding his audience for success in the music industry.
- Olamide takes pride in being an indigenous artist.
Nigerian rapper Olamide Adedeji, widely known as Olamide, has shared insights into his success in the music industry, emphasizing the importance of understanding his audience.
The “Local Rapper” hitmaker revealed that he takes pride in being an indigenous artist and is not seeking international validation.
In a recent interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra, Olamide stated that he has no plans to alter his sound or adjust his style to suit Western listeners, noting that staying true to his roots remains his top priority.
“You have to identify your audience. Once you identify your audience, the rest of the world will catch up eventually. So, I have to stay true to myself and no mater where it is, what it is, I mean, in this world, I have to stay true to myself.
“I’m comfortable in my skin. I’m a Naija guy, Yoruba boy, I have H-Factor and all that, and I’m proud about it. You just have to stay true to yourself,” he said.
In other news… A Nigerian man has gone viral after revealing how he recovered ₦10,000 transport fare he sent to a lady who blocked him right after receiving the money.
Sharing the story on X (formerly Twitter), the man, identified as @olamilekan00007, explained that he sent the money through OPay for the lady’s transport, but she blocked him immediately after.
Not giving up, he contacted OPay’s customer support and presented evidence of the transaction, including the payment receipt. After reviewing his complaint, OPay investigated the case and refunded his money.
Delighted by the outcome, he thanked the platform, writing, “Almighty Allah will bless this OPay for me. Werey collect transport money, block me. E sweet my belle.”
His clever move impressed many social media users, who flooded his comments asking how he managed to get the money back. Others praised OPay for its swift response and customer service.
