Olamide Reveals How Dagrin Inspired His Career, Music Journey
Kehinde Adeleye
Ace Nigerian rapper Olamide has opened up about the significant influence the late Indigenous rap icon Dagrin had on his career and creative process.
Speaking in a recent video broadcast, the YBNL boss described Dagrin’s artistry as a source of motivation not only for him but for many other rappers across the country.
Olamide said he often listens to Dagrin’s acclaimed album C.E.O whenever he experiences writer’s block, calling the project a “timeless masterpiece” that continues to inspire.
He said, “Dagrin’s C.E.O album is a timeless project. That is the only rap album almost everybody in the South West can sing word for word. Dagrin influenced a lot of rappers. Whenever we need motivation, we go and listen to his album.”
Dagrin, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Yoruba rap, tragically died in an auto crash in April 2010. His music gained even more prominence after his death, cementing his status as a cultural icon in Nigerian hip-hop.
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