Olamide Opens Up About Fame, Life Journey in New Interview: "He's Mysterious, Bad Man for a Reason"
- Nigerian rap icon, Olamide, opened up about fame, personal life, food, and his journey as a music star and executive
- The musician shared how he was influenced by a couple of notable artists like Michael Jackson and Wasiu Ayinde
- Olamide also spoke about his food preferences while taking time to describe some artists whom he brought to the limelight
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In an entertaining interview on the Flow With Korty series, Nigerian music heavyweight Olamide sat down with YouTuber Korty EO to share rare insights into his personal life, artistic journey, and unique outlook on fame, food, and leadership.
Known for being private, the YBNL boss was uncharacteristically open and reflective throughout the conversation.

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To begin with, Olamide shared how, despite his long-standing success, he still gets nervous before going on stage due to the unpredictable nature of live performances and the crowd's energy.
Olamide also disclosed how other notable artists influenced him, such as Michael Jackson and Wasiu Ayinde, which shaped his perception of music.
Their conversation shifted to his impressive track record of discovering and developing major talents like Fireboy, Adekunle Gold, Asake, and Lil Kesh.
Olamide attributed his success as a label executive to his deep understanding of artists' needs, given his background as a creative. Rather than chasing profits with many music acts, he chooses to mentor a few artists whom he can easily bring the best out of.
Olamide describes his top artists
In a fun segment, Korty asked Olamide to describe a few artists in one word. When Fireboy was mentioned, he said amazing; Adekunle Gold, audacious; Lil Kesh, adorable; Asake, spontaneous; and described himself as peaceful.
The interview took a lighthearted turn when the topic of food came up. Contrary to his streetwise image, Olamide revealed that he's not a big eater and now prefers a clean-eating approach.

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Olamide speaks on his favourite food
He declared a deep love for broccoli over traditional Nigerian dishes like amala, citing a desire for comfort and avoiding bloating. His current favourites include sea bass, lamb chops, and caviar.

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Despite his fame, Olamide remains grounded, attributing his values to his Yoruba upbringing and parents’ sacrifices. He reflected on losing his parents and missing their voices, especially his father’s tireless efforts for the family.
Throughout the conversation, Olamide emphasised persistence, self-belief, and the importance of staying business-minded while nurturing creative passion.
Watch the video below:
Netizens react to Olamide's interview
As expected, the interview spurred a lot of comments from cybercitizens, most of whom expressed their admiration for the music maestro.
@Godoftoken-u4y averred:
The way he intentionally started talking about his stage-fidget to make her comfortable and relate with him in the beginning>>.
@edbergsmith8526 noted:
Some speak to impress, others speak to inspire. But Badoo Olamide? He speaks to awaken souls. Mad love for this gem. 🇳🇬🔥”
@teeth_of_orange said:
20 mins video, yet Ólamide is still as mysterious and unknowable as when I started watching!! Bad man for a reason

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@ChukaNwobodo-tw2dg commented:
if you knew olamide from the days of Yahoo boy no laptop , you will know dat he has grown in every aspect of his life❤️🌟
@akinlabitobiloba wrote:
What an interview!! He didn’t brag about one thing he owned or achieved! No flashing big pendants. Now thats who we call a celebrity
Olamide speaks on late parents
Legit.ng reported earlier that Olamide stirred emotions after sharing a heartfelt narrative about his late parents.
He shared how much he misses hearing their voices and praised his father’s dedication, working daily from 5am for 20 years without showing signs of struggle.
His story sparked a lot of reactions from fans.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng