Nigerian music icon Olamide has made a surprising confession that has captured the attention of fans across the nation. Despite achieving monumental success and accumulating significant wealth, the YBNL boss revealed there's one simple pleasure he will never abandon: drinking Garri Ijebu.
The Unchanged Love For Local Delicacy
During a recent appearance on the popular Ada's Room podcast, Olamide opened up about his enduring affection for the traditional cassava flakes dish. The 'Billionaire Club' hitmaker stated emphatically that no amount of fame or fortune would ever make him give up enjoying Garri Ijebu with cold water and peanuts.
This revelation comes fresh off the heels of Olamide's massive success at London's OVO Arena, where he performed to a sold-out crowd of 12,500 fans alongside label mates Seyi Vibez and Asake. Despite his international acclaim and capacity to fill major venues abroad, the artist remains firmly connected to his roots through this humble dietary preference.
Beyond The Music: Olamide's Personal Philosophy
The podcast conversation delved deeper into Olamide's approach to his career and personal life. Addressing perceptions that he has become more reserved in recent years, the artist clarified that his lower profile was a strategic choice to create space for emerging talents within the competitive music industry.
Olamide emphasized that his primary goal as an artist is to create music that remains meaningful decades later, expressing his desire to produce work that he will still love ten years from now, just as his fans continue to appreciate it today.
Addressing Industry Relationships And Speculations
The interview also provided Olamide with an opportunity to address ongoing speculation about his relationship with former YBNL signee Asake. Following Asake's decision to unfollow everyone associated with YBNL and delete his Instagram account in 2024, many had assumed there was tension between the two artists.
Olamide directly addressed these rumors, stating clearly: "We are family still. He is my brother for life. After business, life goes on; it is never personal." He explained that he maintains the same familial relationship with all artists who have departed from his record label, firmly separating business decisions from personal connections.
When questioned about his approach to balancing creative work with business responsibilities, Olamide credited his team for handling the commercial aspects of his career. This support system allows him to focus primarily on the artistic side of his work, though he acknowledged that juggling both realms remains challenging.
The artist also teased his upcoming London show at OVO Arena Wembley scheduled for November 23, 2025, promising fans a "carnal" experience that would essentially bring the vibrant energy of a Lagos-style party to the heart of London.
Olamide's candid revelations about his simple tastes despite his superstar status have resonated deeply with fans, serving as a powerful reminder that success doesn't necessarily require abandoning one's origins or the simple pleasures that keep us grounded.
