Nigerian music titan Olamide has reignited the Afrobeats arena with the release of his long-awaited, self-titled project, Olamidé — a sonic diary dropped on June 19, 2025, that captures the raw grit, refined artistry, and genre-bending ambition of an artist still leading the charge after over a decade in the game.
17 Tracks, Infinite Range
Originally scheduled for early June, Olamidé landed with a bang, flaunting 17 genre-fluid tracks that glide from street-hop to sultry R&B and global pop textures — a clear statement that Baddo isn’t boxing himself in.
“This is not just music, it’s my journey,” Olamide shared during a teaser session. “Every feature, every bar—strategic. Intentional.”
Star Collabs That Cross Borders
The album’s guest list reads like a who’s who of African and international music royalty:
Wizkid, Asake, Seyi Vibez, Young Jonn, Muyeez
Jamaican dancehall king Popcaan, UK-based rapper Darkoo, Afrofusion favorites like BOJ, and even a nod from Dr. Dre
Rising voices Fxrtune, Daecolm, Fadi, and Spinall add depth and edge.
It’s a global cipher with Olamide as its axis — blending cultures, languages, and sounds into a seamless musical export.
Singles That Set the Stage
“Kai!” (feat. Wizkid): A swagger-heavy reunion 14 years after “Omo To Shan”, this Eskeez/Semzi production fused Afropop bounce with silky nostalgia.
“99” (feat. Asake, Seyi Vibez, Daecolm, Young Jonn): A frenzied street anthem that explodes with YBNL chemistry and UK-Afro polish — pure adrenaline.
What This Album Really Means
Self-Titled Statement: Naming the album Olamidé is symbolic — it’s both an origin story and a reintroduction. He’s not just evolving; he’s reflecting and reaffirming who he is.
Artistic Evolution: From 2023’s Unruly to 2024’s Ikigai, and now this, Olamide’s work has shifted from hitmaker mode to legacy architect. This album is sonic proof.
“He’s not chasing the charts—he’s crafting culture,” one industry insider noted.
Bottom Line: A Living Legend Still in Motion
Olamidé isn’t just a celebration of longevity — it’s a demonstration of creative audacity. With this release, Olamide turns introspection into an international conversation and gives fans old and new a deeper look into the man behind the Baddo persona.
He’s not just back—he never left.
