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Olamide Calls Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy His “Troublesome Friends” in Candid Interview

Nigerian rap icon Olamide Baddo recently opened up about his friendship with some of Afrobeats’ biggest stars—Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy—describing them humorously as his “troublesome friends.” Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Speaking on the Afrobeats Podcast with Adesope Olajide on Monday, Olamide, in Yoruba, said:

“Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy are all my friends; they are just too troublesome. They are cool dudes; it’s just that sometimes many can’t align on so many things, and that’s fine.”

A Spontaneous Hit Collaboration with Wizkid

Olamide also shared how his recent collaboration with Wizkid on the hit track “Kia” came about unexpectedly. According to him, the partnership developed organically during a video shoot:

“We didn’t plan it that way. It was just supposed to be Kia, and while on set, I was playing some songs off my album for Wizkid. Then he heard ‘Billionaire’s Club,’ instantly connected with it, and insisted on being part of it right away.”

Olamide described Wizkid as “a solid dude”, praising his support, professionalism, and friendship.
Olamide’s Vision and Legacy in Afrobeats

The interview also shed light on Olamide’s illustrious career, spanning over a decade, more than ten projects, global tours, and collaborations with international stars like Dr. Dre.

As a music executive, Olamide has helped shape the careers of top Afrobeats talents including Fireboy DML, Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, Young Jonn, and Asake.

Reflecting on his early struggles, Olamide emphasized faith and perseverance as key drivers of his success:

“Whatever it is you want to be in life, one thing you should not joke with is God… People shouldn’t undermine how far they can go with the blessings of the Lord and His grace.”

He added that his dedication to nurturing young artists comes from firsthand experience with the challenges of breaking into the music industry.

Olamide’s candid reflections reveal not just the playful side of his friendships with Afrobeats giants but also his commitment to the next generation of Nigerian music talent.

https://eyesoflagos.com/olamide-calls-wizkid-davido-and-burna-boy-his-troublesome-friends-in-candid-interview/

According to Ubi Franklin, it is almost impossible to topple the Big 3 (Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido) at this time.

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Olamide, the very most mature of them all.
No pride, no showoff, no competition, doesn't throw tantrums on social media like most of them do, too talented. He does his things, occupying his place to the fullest, instrumental to raising so many...

A legend by himself.

Olamide is definitely the matured one among these lot

Olamide has carried himself with integrity in our musical industry, very cool dude , God bless you

Ola baba , humble and easy going but werey plenty legend

Twale baba, u big u big, I just like ur style, no controversy, no show off just dey ur dey, respect to u

Olamide badoo bus stop, Owa o!

Charlie boy nkọ? Kò sí o!

Abegi.

Really cool dude calm and grounded no stress at all

Olamide used the opportunity to speak on his own career, his role in mentoring younger artists, and the challenges of the music industry.

Burna boy go beat person oOoOO. Baddos no get level

The olamide is better and talented than these 3 combined

richiemcgold:
Wizkid of today is no more the same wizkid we used to know. Na nonsense baba dey sing now.

Lol nothing last forever shey na aw u dey perform for bed you still dey perform now....

Ma rerin😤

Olamide was a religion back then, 2010 to 2013. Always serching for his New single on waptrick😫😫

I laughed in German language. Anyways he may have his reasons.

And this is supposed to be news, abi?? According to Nairaland mods😒🖕

Olamide is actually right, Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy are his is “Troublesome Friends" and I love how he stay away from their controversies

I respect olamide then most of those lagos-ibadan expressway pastors.

The only mature guy among them all.

Seun complete the remaining characters

SmartPolician:
According to Ubi Franklin, it is almost impossible to topple the Big 3 (Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido) at this time.

it was almost impossible to get a player like Ronaldo then until the other Ronaldo,Messi and other players came.Messi was almost unbeatable but likes of yamal are comming up…e go shock you

General baddo. The legend.Big man wey no like wahala. No time, just focus on giving us back to back hits and album. Baddest guy ever liveth was like a national anthem that year

Cool dude

Unlike all these childish lots


Complete the rest character

richiemcgold:
Wizkid of today is no more the same wizkid we used to know. Na nonsense baba dey sing now.

Very true,that guy is the reason many could not graduate from school.He really cash out from big Yahooo boys then .Lewa,Padi OSHA,INVESTOR BJ ,OPA 6.Na From clubing to clubing.Wizkid was the bomb then.If you never go club at any friday night,you wont dey aright.

Shedrack777:
The olamide is better and talented than these 3 combined

he succeeding in the business side of music doesn't make him more talented..
Talent-wise, Bunaboy pass all of them. Don't be surprised, Olamide is way and far more richer than each of them

AntiChristian:
Olamide badoo bus stop, Owa o!

Charlie boy nkọ? Kò sí o!

Abegi.

The igbo man that helped you that time will be so disappointed into what you have turned into


Alfa Ganusi lo tuba

AntiChristian:
Olamide badoo bus stop, Owa o!

Charlie boy nkọ? Kò sí o!

Abegi.

Charlie already said he is depressed because of ordinary bus-stop name change, make you no make his developers friends also depressed nah

IjayaDubai:
he succeeding in the business side of music doesn't make him more talented..
Talent-wise, Bunaboy pass all of them. Don't be surprised, Olamide is way and far more richer than each of them

E be like say you are right oooo, if we look at them critically without bias. But Olajide Baddoo na the most matured