Nigerian rapper Olamide, also known as Olamide Baddo, has addressed the backlash following his statement naming Wizkid as “the greatest Afrobeats artist after Fela.”
The comment, made during a press conference in Toronto, Canada, stirred debate online, with fans of Burna Boy and Davido voicing disagreement.
Responding on his X account on Friday, Olamide emphasized that everyone is entitled to their opinion and that there’s room for all artists to shine.
He wrote, *“Honestly, this whole lengthy 3-way conversation is pretty much whatever. 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.
“However, one thing to remember is that Burna, David, and Wiz aren’t narrow-minded enough to get offended by someone else’s opinion or perspective. That’s part of why they’ve reached where they are today.”*