Renowned Nigerian rapper Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide Baddo, has spoken out in defence of Yoruba heritage, asserting that the rich culture and traditions of the Yoruba people must not be demonised or mischaracterised as diabolical.

The YBNL boss made the remarks during an exclusive private screening of a new film project produced by Nollywood actress and filmmaker Tayo Sobola, widely known as Sotayo Gaga.

In a viral clip from the private gathering, Olamide pledged his solid backing for the actress while challenging deeply rooted societal prejudices against indigenous African traditional practices.

"Our culture and tradition are not diabolical, and they are not to be demonised. We're proud of who we are, where we’re coming from and everything about our heritage, tradition and culture," Olamide declared.

Proudly reasserting his personal connection to his indigenous roots, the music icon added:

"Omo Yoruba lemi, t’eba fun emi gan ni Ose Dudu malo" (I am a Yoruba child; if you give me traditional black soap, I will use it).

Olamide's stance comes amid the debate regarding the lingering stigma attached to traditional African spiritual practices and the pervasive habit of equating indigenous heritage with evil or witchcraft.

His appearance at the screening also brought renewed public attention to Sotayo Gaga’s upcoming film project, Osun Dagbonu, which delves into African spirituality, destiny, and traditional religious belief systems.

The movie previously hosted a four-day private watch party at the Vintano Hotel in Lekki, Lagos, giving fans, media executives, and industry stakeholders an early preview of the production.

Watch the video below:

Our culture and tradition are not d!abol!cal and should not be d3mon!sed. I'm a Yoruba boy; if you give me black soap, I will collect it — Olamide. https://t.co/dZgmGnO3N7

— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) November 4, 2026