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Olamide Calls Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy “Troublesome Friends” but Stands by His Music

Olamide Calls Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy “Troublesome Friends” but Stands by His Music

Olamide says his friendships with Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy remain strong despite disagreements. He describes the trio as “cool dudes” who are “troublesome” in how they differ.

Olamide Calls Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy “Troublesome Friends” but Stands by His Music

During an interview on Adesope Live, Nigerian artist Olamide said Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy are his friends but “too troublesome.” He added they don’t always agree on things. According to The Nation Newspaper, he made the comment on September 23, 2025.

Olamide said he is not bothered by being left out of the “Big 3” rankings in Afrobeats. He said his priority is making music that reaches his fans. He emphasized it is fine when people differ.

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What He Meant by “Troublesome”

Olamide explained he uses “troublesome” affectionately. He called them “cool dudes” but said alignment is rare. He mentioned that being in the industry involves many contrasts.

Big 3 Rankings and His Position

He said rankings do not concern him. He noted that many focus on who is in the Big 3, but he believes quality of work matters more. He said his musical journey is not defined by lists.

Collaboration with Wizkid

Olamide also spoke about working with Wizkid on their track “Kai.” He said the idea of another song, “Billionaire’s Club,” came about when Wizkid heard it during the “Kai” video shoot and insisted on recording his part then.