Billboard Names Olamide Among 2025 Global Power Players

<blockquote>Billboard has recognised Nigerian rap icon and YBNL label boss Olamide Gbenga Adedeji, fondly called Olamide, as one of the Global Power Players for 2025.<br><br>The prestigious honour recognises his leadership at YBNL Nation, the powerhouse label behind Nigerian superstars Asake and Fireboy DML, both of whom released critically acclaimed albums in 2024.<br><br>Asakes third studio album, Lungu Boy, has been certified by TurnTable Charts as Nigerias biggest album of 2024, while Fireboys fourth album, Adedamola, has been praised as one of the years most outstanding projects.<br><br>The label achieved several milestones in 2024, including Asakes sold-out concert at Londons O2 Arena, making him the third Nigerian artist after Davido and Wizkid to sell out the prestigious venue multiple times. Additionally, Asakes track MMS from Lungu Boy earned a nomination for Best African Music Performance at the 67th Grammy Awards.</blockquote><br>Source: <a rel=ugc href="https://punchng.com/billboard-names-olamide-among-2025-global-power-players/'amp">https://punchng.com/billboard-names-olamide-among-2025-global-power-players/'amp</a>
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