

Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has showered high praise on rapper and music executive Olamide, revealing that the YBNL boss once deliberately stepped back from the spotlight to create room for younger talents to thrive in the music industry.
Speaking during an episode of the 90s Baby podcast, the "Cash App" crooner explained that his own career success, alongside that of several other rising stars, was made possible because Olamide chose to make significant personal and professional sacrifices to support them. Bella Shmurda emphasized that such selflessness is a rarity among established superstars in the industry.
"Olamide is the number one African artist, to me. I am not saying this because I am one of his branches," Bella Shmurda stated. "This man stayed back and made sure all the youngins in the industry like me are in proper space to blossom. Nobody else can."
In recent years, Olamide has intentionally reduced the volume of his personal music releases to dedicate more time to his role as an executive producer and label executive.
Through his imprint, YBNL Nation, Olamide has built an extraordinary legacy of talent development, launching the careers of hitmakers such as Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, Fireboy DML, Asake, Lyta, and Chinko Ekun. Beyond his official label roster, he has also played a crucial role in championing independent and emerging talents, offering co-signs and features to artists including Zlatan Ibile, Seyi Vibez, Bella Shmurda, and Ayo Maff.

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