Olamide has been a pivotal "kingmaker" in Nigerian music, supporting a wide range of male artists from those who reached global superstardom to others who had brief stints under his mentorship.
Highly Popular Male Artists (Superstars)
These artists achieved massive commercial success and mainstream dominance after Olamide’s intervention.
Asake: Signed in 2022; dominated the charts with multiple albums like Mr. Money with the Vibe and Lungu Boy.
Fireboy DML: Signed in 2018; achieved global fame with hits like "Jealous" and "Peru".
Adekunle Gold: Signed in 2015; successfully transitioned from the label to become an international highlife and pop star.
Lil Kesh: One of the label's first major breakouts (2014) with the viral hit "Shoki".
Zlatan: While not officially signed, Olamide's feature on "My Body" (2017) was a turning point for his career.
Naira Marley: His rise was significantly boosted by the 2018 Olamide-assisted anthem "Issa Goal".
Bella Shmurda: Gained widespread recognition after Olamide appeared on the "Vision 2020" remix.
Portable: Became an instant sensation following the 2021 hit "Zazoo Zehh" featuring Olamide.
These artists were either signed to YBNL or mentored by Olamide but did not achieve the same sustained "A-list" status or left the label early.
Viktoh: An early YBNL signee (2014) known for the hit "Skibi Dat" but did not maintain long-term mainstream dominance.
Chinko Ekun: Known for his lyrical prowess and the hit "Able God," he was an early member of the label before moving on.
Davolee: A rapper signed in 2016 known for storytelling; he later left the label to pursue an independent path.
Lyta: Signed in 2018 but left the label shortly after following a highly publicized contractual disagreement.
Picazo Rhap & Yomi Blaze: Rappers discovered via social media in 2018; they gained initial fame but have since been less active in the mainstream.
Limerick: Another 2018 signee whose mainstream presence faded after an initial run.
Senth: A more recent signee (2022) who is still building his profile within the industry.
Jayboi: Mentored and featured by Olamide on his 999 EP and Carpe Diem album.
Xino: An early signee whose time with the label was short-lived and less successful commercially.
Pelepele: An early rapper associated with the label who has since passed away
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