With the fast rate that popular rapper, Olamide
Adedeji , aka Olamide Badoo , churns out songs, some
of his fans are understandably worried that his tap
of inspiration may stop running at some point.
Olamide is arguably the Nigerian singer who has
released the highest number of songs (both his and
collaborations) in the past four years. Most of these
songs end up as hits and this makes many wonder
how the Bariga-born wordsmith makes it happen.
In an exclusive chat with PunchNg, Badoo told
‘doubting Thomas’ that they have nothing to worry
about because his spring of inspiration won’t run dry
anytime soon.
He said, “Whenever people say things like that, I just
laugh. Talent comes from God and if you have it, then
you have it. Even as I’m chatting with you,
I can get inspiration for a song and I would
immediately note it in my mind.
As long as life exists and things happen on earth, I
will always have the inspiration to sing. Music is life
and life is music. If I were to release all the songs I
have ever recorded, they would scatter the whole
place. I work in the studio everyday and there are
many songs I have recorded that I am yet to release
as singles or in albums.”
Speaking on how he has been to able to remain
relevant, Olamide said, “Most importantly the grace of
God that has kept me. I don’t do this by my power or
might. I also go with the flow and keep my ears on
the ground. I know about the new slangs that are
spoken on the streets and sometimes, I turn them into
songs, which resonate with people because they can
identify with the content of the song.”
