Is Olamide truly a legend?

Olamide has been in the Nigerian music industry for over a decade. – Whether you tag him a legend or not, He is my G.O.A.T
He is one of the most successful artists in the country, with numerous hit songs and awards to his name. However, the question of whether or not he is truly a legend in Nigerian music is a matter of debate.

In this blog post, we will explore this question and try to arrive at a conclusive answer.

To begin with, it is essential to define what it means to be a legend in Nigerian music. A legend is someone who has made a significant impact on the music industry and has left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of music lovers.

A legend is someone who has pioneered a particular sound or style and has inspired other artists to follow in their footsteps.

A legend is someone who has maintained a consistent level of excellence over an extended period and has remained relevant even as trends and styles have changed.

But with this, ask yourself this question – “Is Olamide Truly A Legend?“
With this definition in mind, we can begin to explore Olamide’s career and see if he fits the bill.

Olamide’s style of music is a blend of hip hop and traditional Nigerian music, which he has dubbed “Afro Hip Hop.”

He has been credited with pioneering this sound, which has influenced many other artists in the country. His lyrics often touch on issues such as love, life struggles, and societal challenges, which resonate with his fans.

One of Olamide’s strengths is his consistency. He has released over ten studio albums, and most of them have been critically acclaimed and commercially successful.

He has won numerous awards, including multiple Headies Awards, the most prestigious music award in Nigeria.

He has also collaborated with several international artists, including Wizkid, Phyno, and Davido, which has helped to elevate his profile beyond the shores of Nigeria.

He has helped to discover and promote several talented artists through his record label, YBNL Nation. Some of the notable artists he has introduced include Adekunle Gold, Fireboy DML, and Lil Kesh and currently doing magic with Asake.

He has also worked with other artists in the industry, such as Phyno and Reminisce, to create collaborative projects that have been well received by fans.

All these factors suggest that Olamide is indeed a legend in Nigerian music. He has made a significant impact on the industry, pioneered a unique sound, maintained a consistent level of excellence, and inspired other artists to follow in his footsteps.

However, there are some who may argue that he has not done enough to merit this title. For example, some critics have argued that his lyrics lack depth and that his music is too commercial and formulaic.

In conclusion, whether or not Olamide is truly a legend in Nigerian music is a matter of opinion.

However, based on the factors we have considered, it is clear that he has made a significant impact on the industry and has left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of music lovers in Nigeria and beyond.

He has inspired other artists, maintained a consistent level of excellence, and helped to elevate the profile of Nigerian music on the international stage.

These are all hallmarks of a legend, and it is fair to say that Olamide deserves to be recognized as one. but what do I know?

Read some comments from Naijaloaded below:

Mideh Koto - 11 hours ago
Una Dey whine ?


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Mideholah Koto - 11 hours ago
Una Dey whyne ? Baddo legend of your LEGENDS


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2????P????A????C ⭐ - 11 hours ago
We fit call him legend bcuz he don Tay for the industry na


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2????P????A????C ⭐ - 11 hours ago
We fit call him legend bcuz he don Tay for the industry na


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YAB THEM - 11 hours ago
You can call him Bariga and surulere legend no cap, but not in entire Nigeria music industry

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Mumson(NL CELEB). - 11 hours ago
Lolz, i can smell the vawulence in u, since u came back,
U dix maaaaan!.


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Werea - 8 hours ago
See your head.
I day imagine this mad man head how e go be
Yiu are a mumu man
NO CAP!!!


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YAB THEM - 8 hours ago
What did you mean? pls repeat it again


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Mumson(NL CELEB). - 11 hours ago
(Olamide, wizkid and davido) are a living lengends in our generation.
Burnaboy still a mid lengend, he need more like 7 to 8years b4 he can be verified a lengend. He is not even up to the standard of lengends, for dix music industry.
#noshades.


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YAB THEM - 11 hours ago
What did you mean by 7 or 8yrs when burna boy is more legendary than olamide. you think is by woske and social student and remain in bariga


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Mumson(NL CELEB). - 9 hours ago
Thats yr own olamide,
Buh not the olamide, wizkid sang (omo to shan) with, cux am very sure say, burnaboy still dey hustle 4 portarcourt then.


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YAB THEM - 9 hours ago
Hustle for port Harcourt abi
????Burna boy first him and get international recognition y olamide have already said that he is not paying any international artist a dime. he know that his pattern of music can’t even leave Nigeria here
????Burna boy have win enough award, y olamide award is only headies, soundcity and may be afirmma
just they play dey play


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Mumson(NL CELEB). - 9 hours ago
Ah, omo, indacase.
I comot my hand for him matter oo.
Hahahahahaha.
Make olamide double him hustle nah.


Johnxn Mr Unruly - 8 hours ago
Yab them which day burna boy blow ???? he has been there since 2012 he blew six years after ????


YAB THEM - 8 hours ago
Destiny can be delay but can’t be denied


Zico - 8 hours ago
This mumson or whatever you’re called you’re just a dumb ass Yoruba guy that loves tribalism a lot, because Burna boy is not a Yoruba guy that means he’s not a legend, that wizkid wey every time he’s busy singing love and some rubbish wey dey him mouth, ahbi na that frog voice davido ahbi na woske olamide, see calm down and get sense

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YAB THEM - 8 hours ago
Problemmmmm


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Mumson(NL CELEB). - 7 hours ago
Just dey play okk.
Na olamide, dem dey use compare yr fave so,
Just dey play. Lolz.


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Mumson(NL CELEB). - 7 hours ago
Yabthem, just dey play, na olamide dem dey use compare yr fave so,
Dey play oo, just dey play.


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Zinolifestyle - 5 hours ago
Stop to they waste ownaa time with people who don’t know anything about music, only who is helpful to the industry is worthy enough to call king or legend, davido and olamide are worthy to call legends, they have help many young artist from Grass to Grace,


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Larabawa - 11 hours ago
If is not a legend is you?
Mcheeew


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Johnxn Mr Unruly - 9 hours ago
He is legendary ????????????


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YAB THEM - 8 hours ago
Bariga legend I think ????????????


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Hakeem - 8 hours ago
Dem don pay Gateman salary. We no go hear word again


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YAB THEM - 8 hours ago
Hakeem I just took a little break


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Hakeem - 8 hours ago
But wait ooo. U be gateman? ????????


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YAB THEM - 8 hours ago
NO! is just that I always comment steady in this website that is y they call me a gateman


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2????P????A????C ⭐ - 8 hours ago
Olamide is a fuckin legend


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Na Me Dey Fuck Yabth - 4 hours ago
Dem just paid werey Yabthem half salary due to the hunger and money for subscription..werey dey abuse billionaire ontop of his mat his boss bought for him at gate man room..oloribu Omo ofo…olamide is the legend above your legends…burnaboy, fireboy,rema,joe boy,zlatan and naira Marley blew at the same time..so olamide no b burna boy mate


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Na Me Dey Fuck Yabth - 4 hours ago
Is not a