Nigerian rapper Olamide has made history by surpassing 1 billion career streams on Spotify, becoming the first African rapper to achieve this milestone.
Known for blending Afrobeats with rap and collaborating with various artists, Olamide’s innovative approach has been pivotal to his success.
In 2024, Olamide also became the first African rapper to earn a Grammy nomination. His hit song “Amapiano,” a collaboration with Asake, was nominated in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category but lost to Tyla’s “Water.”
This achievement underscores Olamide’s influence and contributions to African music on the global stage.