Olamide Biography: Full Discography, Life & Career (Updated 2026)

Olamide, popularly known as Olamide Baddo, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He is one of Africa’s most influential artists, known for shaping street-hop and Afrobeats globally.

Early Life

Olamide Adedeji was born on 15 March 1989 in Bariga, Lagos State, Nigeria. His music is deeply influenced by Lagos street culture, Yoruba language, and urban life experiences.

Music Career Overview

He began his professional career in 2010 with the hit single “Eni Duro”, which launched him into mainstream Nigerian music.

FULL ALBUM DISCOGRAPHY (2009 – 2023)

Studio Albums

1. Rapsodi (2011)

• Omo To Shan
• Hello
• Adura
• Run Jo
• Eni Duro (bonus success track from era)

2. YBNL (2012)

• First of All
• Voice of the Street
• Stupid Love
• Ilefo Illuminati
• Owotabua
• Goons Mi

3. Baddest Guy Ever Liveth (2013)

• Durosoke
• Yemi My Lover
• Turn Up
• Eleda Mi
• Sitting on the Throne

4. Street OT (2014)

• Story for the Gods
• Goons Mi
• Awon Goons Mi
• Wonma!
• Bobo (later became a viral hit)

5. Eyan Mayweather (2015)

• Bobo
• Melo Melo
• Falila Ketan
• Owo Blow
• Lamborghini

6. The Glory (2016)

• Konkobility
• Pepper Dem Gang
• Journey of a Thousand Miles
• Life Goes On

7. Lagos Nawa (2017)

• Wo!!
• Science Student
• Kosi Werey
• Update

8. Carpe Diem (2020)

• Eni Duro (refreshed legacy vibe)
• Green Light
• Triumphant
• Unconditionally

9. UY Scuti (2021)

• Rock
• Julie
• Want
• Infinite Bounds

10. Unruly (2023)

• Trumpet
• Metaverse
• Battle Down
• Street Jam
• No Worries

EPs & COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS

999 EP (2020)

• Wonma!
• Billion Talks
• No Time
• 40 Ft Statue

2 Kings (with Phyno) – 2015

• Ladi
• Une
• DOPE MONEY
• Onyeoma

YBNL Mafia Family (2018)

• Poverty Die
• Juju, Guns & Roses
• Ho-Sanna
• Joro

SELECTED HIT SINGLES (NON-ALBUM / FEATURES)

These are some of Olamide’s biggest standalone or feature-driven hits:

• Eni Duro (2010)
• Shakiti Bobo
• Wo!!
• Motigbana
• Pepper Dem Gang
• Science Student
• Wo Wo!!
• Infinity (feat. Omah Lay)
• Loading (feat. Bad Boy Timz)
• Rock
• Trumpet
• Abule Sowo
• Pawon
• Bobo (remix era viral hit)

RECENT CAREER (2024 – 2026 UPDATE)

From 2024 to 2026, Olamide has focused more on:

• Executive leadership of YBNL Nation
• Artist development (Fireboy DML, Asake era impact continues)
• International collaborations through Empire Distribution
• Selective music releases and features instead of heavy solo albums

Although no new major studio album has been officially confirmed for 2026, Olamide remains:

• A top streaming artist in Afrobeats
• A global Afrobeats ambassador
• One of the most respected music executives in Africa

LEGACY

Olamide’s legacy includes:

• Pioneer of modern Yoruba street rap
• Founder of one of Africa’s strongest independent labels (YBNL Nation)
• Mentor to global stars
• Major contributor to Afrobeats global expansion