- Olamide, set the stage ablaze once more in 2024 with the highly anticipated return of his iconic Olamide Live In Concert, as captivating videos from the electrifying event took over the internet.
- The night saw an unforgettable convergence of music royalty, with the likes of Phyno, Wizkid, Young John, and a parade of YBNL stars gracing the stage to honor and perform alongside the legendary hitmaker.
- Yet, the night’s brilliance was eclipsed by whispers and murmurs surrounding the glaring absence of Asake, a YBNL gem whose rise to stardom is closely tied to Olamide’s empire.
- Fans couldn’t help but notice the void left by his no-show, sparking a whirlwind of speculations about a brewing rift between the two heavyweights.
Nigeria’s iconic rapper and music mogul, Olamide, alongside his protégé and YBNL’s golden star, Asake, have found themselves at the center of heated controversy, as whispers of a growing rift between the two dominate conversations both online and offline.
On Monday, December 23, Olamide hosted his legendary Olamide Live In Concert (OLIC) at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The event, a monumental spectacle, was a vibrant celebration of the Baddo crooner’s unmatched legacy. Olamide held the audience spellbound, belting out his timeless hits, from Melo Melo to Fada Fada and Omo Abule Sowo.
The crowd was a constellation of stars, featuring his closest collaborators, Afrobeats giants like Wizkid and Tiwa Savage, as well as the revered Ooni of Ife. It was a night of history and grandeur, with nearly every artist Olamide has influenced or worked with showing up to honor the YBNL boss.
But amidst the glitz and glamour, a shadow loomed over the event—the noticeable absence of Asake, YBNL’s brightest export and the man many view as Olamide’s crowning achievement in recent years. Asake’s no-show left fans stunned and set tongues wagging.
Adding fuel to the fire, popular music critic Olu Mayor took to social media with a viral video that has since set the internet ablaze. In his fiery remarks, Olu Mayor questioned how Asake, of all people, could miss such a pivotal night meant to honour his mentor.
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Olu Mayor’s sentiments echoed loudly in his comment section, with countless fans voicing agreement and digging deeper into what many believe to be a brewing fallout between the two heavyweights.
Some speculated ego clashes, others pointed to perceived ingratitude, while a few held out hope that the absence was simply misunderstood.
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