*Written By Dr Laide Okubena*
What are the Success Secrets that have kept Olamide Adedeji At The Top For Over A Decade 13 years and Still Relevant till Date ?
Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (born 15 March 1989) is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. One of the most influential artists in Africa, he has been instrumental to the launching of the careers of several Afrobeats music stars. He records in Yoruba and English. In 2011, he released his debut studio album Rapsodi while signed to Coded Tunes. YBNL, his follow-up album, was released under his label imprint "Yahoo Boy No Laptop," aka YBNL Nation. The album was supported by the singles "First of All," "Voice of the Street," "Stupid Love," and "Ilefo Illuminati." On 7 November 2013, he released his third studio album Baddest Guy Ever Liveth. The album's singles include "Durosoke" and "Yemi My Lover." On 17 July 2013, Olamide became the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with Cîroc.
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1. Leadership by Example.
2.Worked his Way To The Top from the Bottom and Still Puts the Consistent Effort To Be Relevant and Still Up There.
3. Top Selling Artist
4. Multiple Award Winner
5. Collaboration with The Best and Most Successful in his Industry.
6. Mentorship Show me Your Mentor and I will show you your Future
7. Team Work ( we Rise by Lifting Others).
1. *Leadership By Example*
*BECOME YOUR OWN LEADER*
Anybody can become a leader when you take initiative.
Peter Drucker defined leadership. The only definition of a leader is someone who has followers.
Warren Bennis defined it as Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.
Bill Gates: As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.
DEFINITION: Leadership is a process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others, towards the achievement of a goal.
Olamide has Managed to have taken the leadership role over the years in his career since 2010 he came to the music scenes , he managed to rise to the top , stayed at the top and retained his position at the top for close to over 13 years now from his sheer hardwork, consistency, creativity, intelligence and ability to manage human resources at his disposal over the years from Coded Tune days to Now YBNL of today.
2. *WORK HIS WAY TO THE TOP FROM THE BOTTOM AND STILL PUTS THE CONSISTENT EFFORT TO BE RELEVANT AND STILL UP THERE*
Olamide started his career when he released the debut single, "Eni Duro," in 2010. In the same year, he performed at The Hip Hop World Awards. He studied mass communication at Tai Solarin University but dropped out due to financial problems.
Adedeji is married to Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman.They have two boys together, Batifeori Maximilliano Adedeji and Tunrepin Myles Adedeji.
Olamide not only got to the Top as a Success Artist , Entrepreneur , he is
also influential in helping other artists currently at the top of their careers also.
3. *Top Selling Artist*
Without having The ability to Sell You cannot become successful in business or rich. You must sell your products or services to be successful in an industry or business .
Olamide is one of the richest musicians in Nigeria. He was the first Nigerian celebrity to sign an endorsement deal with Ciroc. Olamide net worth is estimated to be $10.5 million. Olamide has rightfully become one of the most recognizable celebrities in Nigeria. Hopefully, he will continue making his fans happy with his memorable hits. He has also had sold out shows and Tours both Globally and Locally.
From his First album to Have a look at some of the best of Olamide albums. 2012: YBNL 2013: Baddest Guy Ever Liveth 2014: Street OT 2015: 2 Kings 2015: Eyan Mayweather 2016: The Glory 2013: Improbable record deal with DB records 2020: Joint Venture Deal With EMPIRE 2020: 999 EP
It has been Bangers.
4. *MULTIPLE AWARD WINNING ARTIST WHO IS ALSO AN ACHIEVER*
Olamide awards Have a look at some of the awards he has won throughout his career as a musician. City People Entertainment Awards TooXclusive Awards The Headies Channel O Music Video Awards Nigeria Music Video Awards.
Olamide house The rapper has two houses. His house in Lekki is worth millions, and his other home in Bariga.
The musician also owns some expensive and classy cars that include: A Mercedes-Benz G Class Range Rover Sport Range Rover V8 Toyota Camry Roll Royce Phantom .
*5. TEAM WORK AND IMPACT ON OTHER ARTISTS*
Today Olamide has Become So Relevant in the Entertainment Space. He is not just a mere rapper he is a Label owner , entrepreneur who has helped taken careers of so many artists such as Portable, Asakemusic, Fireboy DML, Zlatan ibile, pheelz Mr producer, Young John who is now a Singer also, Bella Schmurder and Several artists.
and so many others on to a whole new level who have become Successful in the Entertainment Industry.
6. *Collaboration With The Best and Most Successful in the Industry.*
Olamide has Managed to collaborate with Multiple famous musicians, including D’Banj, Wizkid, ID Cabasa, Reminisce, and 9ice, expressed their wish to collaborate with the young and promising Adedeji. Adedeji's music does well to bring out a profound cultural aspect of Nigerian culture to anyone that listens to it.
The album features guest appearances from Davido, Tiwa Savage, Kayswitch, Dammy Krane, Reminisce, Samklef, Buckwylla, Minus 2 and Base One.
Omah lay, Asakemusic, Rema, Fireboy DML, Dbanj, 9ice, reminisce and many others.
7. Mentorship.
Afropop musician, Olamide Adedeji, has described serial entrepreneur, Tony Elumelu, as a mentor. In a post on Instagram, he shared a picture of himself with Elumelu.
Another mentor of his is also Id Cabasa who first signed up Olamide Adedeji as a young Unknown artist back then.
Although his mentor is Jay-Z, he also appreciates music from the likes of Ludacris, Birdman, and Lil Wayne.
Mentorship helps to reduce your long journey into success by role models who show you the way faster.
Question of the day
What did you learn from the success rules of Olamide Adedeji that has helped him become this successful and had a long career in the Music and entertainment industry?
Thanks for your attention and please enjoy your day and new week.
*Dr Laide Okubena*
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