Olamidé is the self-titled studio album by Nigerian rapper and singer Olamide, released in June 2025 through YBNL Nation and EMPIRE. The album follows his 2024 Ikigai / 生き甲斐, Vol. 1 project and continues his evolution from indigenous hip-hop and street rap into a broader Afrobeats and contemporary African sound.

The project contains 17 tracks and runs for approximately 47 minutes. It features an impressive combination of Nigerian and international artists, including Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, Asake, Muyeez, Darkoo, Daecolm, Popcaan, BOJ, FADÍ, Dr. Dre and DJ Spinall.

Album Details

• Album: Olamidé
• Artist: Olamide
• Release Date: June 19, 2025
• Tracks: 17
• Runtime: Approximately 47 minutes
• Label: YBNL Nation / EMPIRE
• Genre: Afrobeats / African pop / hip-hop
• Previous Project: Ikigai / 生き甲斐, Vol. 1 (2024)
• Singles: “Kai!” and “99”

Note: Some streaming services display June 18, 2025 because of release-time and regional catalog conventions, while the album’s announced Nigerian release date is June 19, 2025.

Meaning of the Title

The album carries Olamide’s own name, Olamidé, a Yoruba name meaning “my wealth has arrived.” The self-titled approach gives the project a personal quality, presenting the album as a reflection of where Olamide is in his career and life.

Apple Music describes the album as a more inward-looking project while still maintaining Olamide’s strong songwriting and collaborative approach. Olamide also explained that he wanted the music to contain more mellow sounds for listeners who enjoy laid-back records rather than heavy drums.

Olamidé Tracklist

1. Prelude (feat. Fxrtune)
2. Hasibunallah
3. Kai! (feat. Wizkid)
4. Luvaluvah
5. Billionaires Club (feat. Wizkid & Darkoo)
6. Free (feat. Seyi Vibez & Muyeez)
7. Duro
8. Special
9. Indika (feat. Dr. Dre & Spinall)
10. 1 Shot
11. 99 (feat. Seyi Vibez, Asake, Young Jonn & Daecolm)
12. Ruba
13. Rain (feat. Popcaan)
14. Paris (feat. FADÍ)
15. Hybrid
16. Lalakipo
17. Stronger (feat. BOJ)

Featured Artists

One of the biggest attractions of Olamidé is its wide range of collaborations.

Wizkid appears twice, first on “Kai!” and again alongside Darkoo on “Billionaires Club.” Seyi Vibez also appears twice, contributing to “Free” with Muyeez and “99” alongside Asake, Young Jonn and Daecolm.

The album also brings together artists from different parts of the global music scene. Popcaan appears on “Rain,” BOJ features on “Stronger,” FADÍ appears on “Paris,” while Dr. Dre and DJ Spinall are credited on “Indika.”

Singles

Kai! – Olamide ft. Wizkid

“Kai!” was one of the album’s major lead singles and brought Olamide and Wizkid together again. The collaboration generated significant anticipation for the album and showcased the project’s smoother, more melodic direction.

99 – Olamide ft. Seyi Vibez, Asake, Young Jonn & Daecolm

The second major single, “99,” assembled Seyi Vibez, Asake, Young Jonn and British singer Daecolm alongside Olamide. The song gave listeners another preview of the album’s collaborative and internationally minded sound.

Sound and Production

Olamidé represents another stage in Olamide’s musical evolution. Rather than relying entirely on the aggressive indigenous rap style that defined much of his early career, the album explores smoother Afrobeats, melodic songwriting, R&B-influenced moments and reggae/dancehall textures.

The production involves several established producers, including Eskeez, Semzi, P.Priime, Magicsticks, Yung Willis, Larrylanes, ID Cabasa and B.Banks.

Olamide explained that he wanted the album to feel cohesive and immersive rather than simply being a collection of unrelated hit records. He compared the desired listening experience to entering a jazz bar, where the atmosphere remains consistent while different musical elements unfold.

Standout Songs

Several songs stand out for different reasons:

“Kai!” – A major collaboration with Wizkid and one of the project’s most immediately accessible songs.

“Billionaires Club” – Brings together Olamide, Wizkid and Darkoo for a confident, luxury-themed record.

“99” – One of the album’s biggest collaborative records, featuring Seyi Vibez, Asake, Young Jonn and Daecolm.

“Rain” – A more reflective record featuring Jamaican dancehall star Popcaan. Olamide explained that the song explores both the beauty and hardship associated with rain.

“Stronger” – Featuring BOJ, the song celebrates independent women pursuing their ambitions and enjoying their lives.

Olamide’s Evolution

One of the most interesting aspects of Olamidé is how different it is from the raw indigenous rap sound that established Olamide in the early 2010s.

From Rapsodi and YBNL through Baddest Guy Ever Liveth, Street OT and Eyan Mayweather, Olamide built his reputation around Yoruba rap, street storytelling and energetic hip-hop.

Projects such as Carpe Diem, UY Scuti and Unruly increasingly emphasized melody, Afrobeats and crossover collaborations. Olamidé continues that progression while allowing him to experiment with different moods and international influences.

Reception and Chart Performance

The album received attention for its combination of established Nigerian stars and international collaborators. Premium Times described it as a 17-track project balancing introspective moods, lyrical finesse and street-smart energy.

The album also reached No. 1 on Nigeria’s TurnTable Official Top 100 Albums chart and peaked at No. 6 on Billboard’s World Albums chart, giving the project both strong domestic and international chart visibility.

Conclusion

Olamidé is a confident statement from an artist who has spent more than a decade constantly reinventing himself.

With 17 tracks, major collaborations with Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, Asake, Popcaan, Darkoo and others, and a production style that moves between Afrobeats, hip-hop, reggae-influenced sounds and mellow melodies, the album shows Olamide continuing to expand beyond the sound that first made him famous.

Rather than trying to recreate the past, Olamidé presents Olamide as an established artist comfortable with his identity, his influence and his ability to experiment.

Olamidé is not simply another Olamide album — it is a reflection of the artist he has become.