Olamide

Biography

Olamide (Baddo) is the Bariga rapper who built YBNL into one of Africa's most important labels. Here is his full story: early life, albums from Rapsodi to Olamidé, the stars he launched, Grammy nomination and estimated net worth.

Career history

1. 1989

   Olamide Gbenga Adedeji was born on 15 March 1989 in Bariga, Lagos.

2. 2010

   His debut single "Eni Duro" came out in 2010, and his first album Rapsodi (2011) was released under ID Cabasa's Coded Tunes.

3. 2012

   In 2012 he founded YBNL Nation and released YBNL, followed by Baddest Guy Ever Liveth (2013), which won Album of the Year at The Headies.

4. 2013

   In 2013 he became the first Nigerian to sign a Cîroc endorsement.

5. 2020

   In 2020 YBNL signed a joint venture with Empire.

6. 2022

   Olamide has won multiple Headies, including Best Rap Album for Carpe Diem (2022).

7. 2024

   In 2024 his support also helped streamer Peller blow up.

8. 2025

   He received his first Grammy nomination for "Amapiano" with Asake, and Billboard named him a Global Power Player in 2025.

9. 2026

   Celebrity Net Worth estimates Olamide's net worth at $10 million, while Legit.ng's 2026 ranking puts it at $12 million.

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