Nigerian rapper Olamide has made history by surpassing 1 billion career streams on Spotify, becoming the first African rapper to achieve this milestone. His success is attributed to his seamless integration of Afrobeats into his music and his high-profile collaborations.
In addition to this achievement, Olamide made waves last year as the first African rapper to be nominated for a Grammy. His hit collaboration with Asake, “Amapiano,” was nominated in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category.
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Despite losing out to Tyla’s “Water,” Olamide’s Grammy nomination further solidified his influence on the global music scene. His achievements continue to highlight the growing recognition of African artists in international music spaces.
With this new milestone, Olamide joins the ranks of African musicians leading the charge in global music trends.
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