Popular Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has disclosed that Olamide an iconic rapper and YBNL boss, turned down a staggering N100 million she offered him for a song verse.
It is worth noting that Tiwa Savage featured Olamide in her hit song ‘Commona’ alongside producer Mystro Sugar. The track is part of Tiwa’s album, ‘Water & Garri’, which accompanied her debut film of the same name, both released in May 2024.
Olamide, also known as Badoo, undoubtedly brought more lives into the song with his melodious voice as he drop some rap bars, captivating his fans and music lovers.
However, Tiwa Savage alleged that Badoo sang the song verse for free as he did not collect any dime for the track. According to the ‘Stamina’ crooner, Olamide rejected the money and decided to make the song for free because he knows how difficult it is to make it in the entertainment industry as a woman.
The revelation was shared on the X app (Formerly Twitter) as it reads, “Olamide rejected the 100Million I gave him for a verse.”
“I was talking to his management, I didn’t want to talk to him directly cus he will want to do it for free . Spoke to his team and they charged 100m . I was willing to pay.”
“When Olamide asked them who the artiste was , they said me and he just said NO . He won’t take it . He said I am his sister and he knows how difficult it is to make it in the industry as a woman . That’s how he denied and guess what ? He gave me the verse for Free . Good people exist and Baddo is one”.
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The post triggered massive reactions as internet user praised Olamide for his humility and kind gestures towards Tiwa Savage. Some reactions are shown below:
princetheophiluz said, “Olamide, the only Artist that’s been on the news for good reason”.
ogunsakin_majek said, “More Love less ego. Tiwa Savage did the same thing for Timaya on his “In My Head” track. Guess the good deed is paying back. ❤️🤍”.
araoluwa said, “I said the same thing about him yesterday on my Instagram story OLAMIDE nah OG for real super talented and so humble👏🏻🤩”.
godspower_omoveh said, “Olamide is big no worry”.