- Olamide shared insights into his personal life and creative process during an episode of Flow With Korty.
- He discussed his views on success, food, and mentorship, revealing a more open side of himself.
- Despite his long-standing success in the music industry, Olamide still experiences stage fright before performances.
In a candid episode of Flow With Korty, Nigerian music icon Olamide gave fans a rare glimpse into his personal life, creative process, and perspective on success, food, and mentorship. Speaking with YouTuber Korty EO, the usually reserved YBNL boss opened up in a way that surprised many.
Olamide admitted that, despite over a decade of dominance in the music industry, he still feels nervous before stepping on stage. He explained that the unpredictability of live audiences keeps him alert and pushes him to give his best performance every time.
The rapper also discussed the influence of legendary artists like Michael Jackson and Wasiu Ayinde, revealing how their music shaped his artistic vision. The conversation then shifted to his track record as a talent scout and mentor, having helped shape the careers of stars such as Fireboy DML, Adekunle Gold, Lil Kesh, and Asake. He credited his success as a label executive to understanding the emotional and creative needs of artists, preferring to focus on a few acts rather than chasing profit with a crowded roster.
In a playful segment, Korty asked him to describe some artists in a single word. Olamide called Fireboy “amazing,” Adekunle Gold “audacious,” Lil Kesh “adorable,” Asake “spontaneous,” and himself “peaceful.”
The discussion later turned to food, where Olamide revealed his preference for clean eating. Contrary to his streetwise persona, he now leans towards meals like broccoli, sea bass, lamb chops, and caviar, rather than heavy Nigerian staples like amala.
Reflecting on his personal life, Olamide spoke about the values instilled by his Yoruba upbringing and the sacrifices of his late parents. He expressed how deeply he misses their voices and the lessons they taught him about perseverance and humility.
Throughout the interview, Olamide highlighted the importance of self-belief, persistence, and maintaining a business mindset while pursuing creativity qualities that have helped him remain a force in the Nigerian music industry.
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@Godoftoken-u4y:The way he intentionally started talking about his stage-fidget to make her comfortable and relate with him in the beginning>>.
@edbergsmith8526:Some speak to impress, others speak to inspire. But Badoo Olamide? He speaks to awaken souls. Mad love for this gem. ????????????”
@teeth_of_orange:20 mins video, yet Ólamide is still as mysterious and unknowable as when I started watching!! Bad man for a reason
@ChukaNwobodo-tw2dg:if you knew olamide from the days of Yahoo boy no laptop , you will know dat he has grown in every aspect of his life❤️????
@akinlabitobiloba:What an interview!! He didn’t brag about one thing he owned or achieved! No flashing big pendants. Now thats who we call a celebrity