Olamide

Olamide Adedeji, known professionally as Olamide (and often referred to as Baddo), is a seminal figure in Nigerian hip hop. Born on March 15, 1989, in Bariga, Lagos State, he has become one of Africa's most influential artists by popularizing indigenous rap, primarily performing in his native Yoruba language.

Olamide’s journey into the mainstream began in 2011 with the release of his debut studio album, Rapsodi. Released under the Coded Tunes label, the album showcased his ability to blend street narratives with rhythmic flows, quickly earning him a dedicated following across Nigeria and establishing his presence in the competitive Lagos music scene.