Olamide Baddo Turns 37 with Fans Sharing Tributes and Favorite Tracks

Nigerian rapper and music executive Olamide Gbenga Adedeji celebrated his 37th birthday on March 15, 2026. Born in Bariga, Lagos on March 15, 1989, Olamide was met with a wave of tributes across social media as fans and fellow artists marked the milestone. Posts on Instagram, X, Nairaland and TikTok praised his consistency and street-to-global legacy, with many calling him the "King of the Streets," "GOAT," and an Afrobeats pioneer. Viral reels and throwback performance clips accompanied wishes for "more life," grace and continued success.

A major thread of the celebrations asked fans which song made them fans, prompting trending playlists and polls titled things like BEST OF OLAMIDE 2026. Street anthems and early hits were frequently named, including Eni Duro, Who You Epp, Wo!, Science Student, Eyan Mayweather, alongside mentions of his later collaborations. Conversations around favorite tracks highlighted debates between eras of his career, underlining a catalog that has stretched from early Yoruba infused rap to mainstream collaborations.

Olamide’s influence on Nigerian music spans more than a decade. Known for his Yoruba infused rap style, he has also played a key role as a mentor and label head. His record label, YBNL Nation, has helped launch the careers of artists such as Adekunle Gold, Lil Kesh and Fireboy DML, reinforcing his reputation as a builder of talent as well as a performer. As fans continue to curate tributes and playlists, the celebrations underscored an enduring presence in the scene and a legacy that remains central to contemporary Nigerian music.