Zlatan, the Yoruba rap sensation, has become a force to reckon with in the Nigerian rap scene, thanks to his unique blend of music and cultural identity. But how did he get his big break in the industry? Thanks to none other than the legendary Olamide Baddo.
In a recent interview with content creator Korty, Zlatan revealed how his career took off after featuring Olamide on the hit track ‘My Body’. He had sent a barrage of DMs to the YBNL boss, hoping to secure a verse or even challenge him to a rap battle. But Olamide surprised him by creating a catchy song that resonated with the mainstream audience and changed Zlatan’s life forever.
“Olamide giving me a verse was a life changing for me, I was always tracking him and begging him in the DM for a verse”
— BASITO (@itzbasito) December 29, 2023
– Zlatan pic.twitter.com/YCjdWJnOcK
Zlatan is not the only artist to benefit from Olamide’s Midas touch. Asake, TI Blaze, Portable, and Naira Marley are just a few of the many artists whose careers took off after collaborating with the award-winning rapper. Olamide’s ability to identify and nurture talent has earned him widespread acclaim and cemented his legacy as one of the greats of African rap.
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