Nigerian rap legend Olamide has been named one of Billboard 's 2025 Global Power Players , cementing his status as both a hitmaker and visionary label boss . The recognition comes after a banner year for his YBNL Nation , which propelled Asake and Fireboy DML to new heights with critically acclaimed albums and historic Shows.
• Global Honor : Olamide Joins Billboard 's elite list for leadership at YBNL Nation
• Label Dominance : Asake's Lungu Boy became Nigeria 's biggest 2024 album ; Fireboy's Adedamola earned widespread acclaim
• International Milestones : Asake sold out London 's 02 Arena ( joining Davido and Wizkid ) MMS scored a Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance
• Legacy : Olamide 's `` local rap king '' persona now has an undeniable global influence
While Olamide famously champions his `` local boy '' roots , this honor proves his impact transcends borders YBNL 's success story mirrors Nigeria 's growing dominance in global music.
Does Western validation matter for African artists , or is Olamide 's local-first approach the real blueprint ? 9 10 12 Well , I think . . .
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