Singer Bella Shmurda has credited Olamide with deliberately making room for upcoming acts. Speaking on the 90s Baby podcast, he said the rapper chose to take a smaller share of the spotlight so that newer musicians could find space to grow and become famous, according to Tori News.
A debt of success
Bella Shmurda reportedly argued that a good number of artists owe their careers to Olamide's backing and sacrifice. He added that very few established stars would be willing to give up their own space in that way.
He also described Olamide as the number one African artist. According to the report, he stressed that the praise was not simply because he belongs to Olamide's YBNL label.
Fewer releases, more producing
The report notes that in recent years Olamide has put out music less frequently and has concentrated more on the production side. Through his label, YBNL Nation, he has helped launch acts including Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, Fireboy DML, Asake, Lita and Chiko Ekun.
Tori News also listed Zlatan Ibile, Seyi Vibez, Bella Shmurda and Ayo Maff among the artists Olamide has supported. The date of the podcast episode was not given in the source, and the exact words Bella Shmurda used were not published in full.
- Based on reporting byTori News: Bella Shmurda Reveals How Olamide Helped Young Artists Become Successful
