Nigerian rapper Olamide, founder of YBNL, has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 1 billion streams on Spotify, becoming the first African rapper to do so. This remarkable feat is attributed to his seamless fusion of Afrobeats with rap and his collaborations with other artists.
Last year, Olamide also made headlines as the first African rapper to earn a Grammy nomination. His hit song with Asake, Amapiano, was nominated in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category. Although the award ultimately went to Tyla for Water Olamide’s groundbreaking achievements continue to solidify his legacy in the global music scene.
