The rapper made the remarks during a media briefing in Toronto ahead of a forthcoming show. A video from the session circulated widely on social media, capturing the moment he praised Wizkid’s contributions to global music.

His comment came in response to a question about the pair’s long-running musical collaboration.

“You know that after Fela, Wizkid is the greatest Afrobeats artiste ever,” he said, sparking widespread reactions online.

The statement drew mixed responses, with some fans arguing that no contemporary artiste comes close to Fela in influence, while others applauded Olamide for acknowledging Wizkid’s impact.

Responding to an online post, Olamide reiterated that his view was not intended to undermine any artiste. He added that none of his colleagues, Burna Boy, Davido, or Wizkid, would take offence at his opinion because they are “not narrow-minded”.

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“You can’t diminish anyone’s greatness, whether they’re A-list, B-list, or anything else. Feel free to believe what you want or support whoever you choose, there’s plenty of room in the sky for everyone,” he wrote.

He maintained that his remark was simply his honest perspective and not an attempt to elevate one artiste at the expense of others.

Source: Thecable

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He confessed that with his 30th birthday approaching, he feels it’s time to settle down.

In 2024, Ruger revealed his interest in dating DJ Cuppy, the daughter of Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola.

In September 2023, Rugerargued that Nigerian women are not the best in the world.

The singer was criticised in June 2023, for caressing and groping some ladies at a concert in Canada.

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Ruger rose to prominence in 2021 after signing a record deal with D’Prince’s Jonzing World Record, an affiliate of Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records.

The same year, he released ‘Pandemic’, his first extended play, EP, which gained massive traction.

In February 2024, he confirmed his exit from Jonzing World Record and unveiled his own record label Blown Boy Entertainment.

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The music featured Grammy Award-winning singer Angélique Kijo and Nigerian highlife stars The Cavemen.

The visuals’ vibrant costumes, rich cultural elements, and stunning visuals impressed the judges.

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Davido’s win highlights the growing global appreciation for African creative talent.

The Berlin Fashion Film Festival is part of the renowned Berlinale, a prominent European and global film industry event since 1951. The festival annually attracts industry stars, filmmakers, and enthusiasts to Berlin.

With a slew of awards and accolades, Davido has firmly established himself as one of the prominent names in the African music industry.

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He explained that his occasional misdemeanours as a celebrity don’t mean he didn’t have a proper upbringing.

Davido spoke during a courtesy visit to the Olu of Warri in Delta State.

Recall that Wizkid recently shaded Davido’s family, claiming that the ‘OBO’ crooner wasn’t raised well.

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The ‘Love Nwantiti’ hitmaker claimed he pioneered many vibes Afrobeats artistes thrive off today.

He recalled starting the trend of promoting Afrobeats songs on TikTok and how he was mocked. He said many of his colleagues who mocked him back then are now doing the same thing.

On his X handle, the singer wrote: history can’t be rewritten just because some people got paid to rewrite it…i’ll always be here to remind you.

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Appearing on the ‘Drink Champs’ podcast co-hosted by N.O.R.E and DJ EFN, Banton claimed that afrobeats music has no substance and would fade with time.

He also berated afrobeats artists for using their music to enriched themselves instead of using the platform to fight for the liberation of the African continent.

According to him,  reggae music still stands predominant and is still the King’s music.

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 In 2023, Afrobeats enjoyed massive global recognition, with top Nigerian artistes like Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy , among others , gracing the stages of some of the biggest events and occasions worldwide.

Speaking on the latest episode of The Code with French media personality Mehdi Maïzi, the 24-year-old said the success of Afrobeats is “slowly changing the perception of the sound”.   

The ‘Hehehe’ hitmaker argued that Afrobeats is losing its African roots due to his colleagues’ desire to chase globally appealing hits.

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