Olamidé (album)
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| Released | 19 June 2025 | |||
| Genre | Afrobeats | |||
| Length | 47:21 | |||
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Olamidé is the eleventh studio album by Nigerian rapper Olamide. It was released on 19 June 2025 by YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution, and features guest appearances from Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, Asake, Muyeez, Dr. Dre, Spinall, Darkoo, BOJ, Popcaan, Young Jonn, Daecolm, Fxrtune and Fadi. Olamidé was preceded by the singles "Kai!" and "99".[1][2] The album serves as a follow-up to Ikigai (2024).[3][4][5]
Background and release
Olamide announced the self-titled album on his official twitter account few hours after he released the lead single on the album titled “Kai!” collaborating with Wizkid. [6]
The album was first set for release on 3 June 2025, then delayed to 9 June, then it was eventually delayed to 19 June 2025. [7]
Singles
The lead single, "Kai!", released on April 29, 2025, carries the famous Konto bounce over which Olamide and Wizkid sweet talk a love interest in whose face they flaunt their wealth.[8] The song marks their first collaboration since "Totori" in 2019. Wizkid appears twice on the album.
The latest being "99" with guest verses from Asake, Seyi Vibez, Young Jonn, and British singer Daecolm.[9][10][11] Produced by Willis and song plugged by Olaitan,[12] the song gave listeners a lively preview of what’s to come on the full album.[13]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Prelude" (featuring Fxrtune) | 0:55 | ||
| 2. | "Hasibunallah" | 2:42 | ||
| 3. | "Kai!" (with Wizkid) |
| 2:55 | |
| 4. | "Luvaluvah" | 2:50 | ||
| 5. | "Billionaires Club" (featuring Darkoo & Wizkid) | 3:46 | ||
| 6. | "Free" (featuring Muyeez & Seyi Vibez) | 3:31 | ||
| 7. | "Duro" | 3:06 | ||
| 8. | "Special" | 3:22 | ||
| 9. | "Indika" (featuring Dr. Dre & Spinall) | 1:49 | ||
| 10. | "1 Shot" | 2:58 | ||
| 11. | "99" (featuring Daecolm, Asake, Seyi Vibez & Young Jonn) | Yung Willis | 4:09 | |
| 12. | "Ruba" | 2:50 | ||
| 13. | "Rain" (featuring Popcaan) | 3:45 | ||
| 14. | "Paris" (featuring Fadi) | 1:12 | ||
| 15. | "Hybrid" | 2:19 | ||
| 16. | "Lalakipo" | 2:24 | ||
| 17. | "Stronger" (featuring BOJ) | 2:40 | ||
| Total length: | 47:21 | |||
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Nigerian Albums (TurnTable)[15] | 1 |
| US World Albums (Billboard)[16] | 6 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 19 June 2025 | Digital download |
References
- ^ Fasan, Yewande (2025-04-29). "Olamide releases single featuring Wizkid, announces upcoming album date". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2025-06-17). "Olamide Taps Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, Asake & More for His Star-Loaded 11th Album". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ mildtyrant (2025-04-28). "Olamide Announces 11th Studio Album "Olamidé"". Album Talks. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ Acho, Affa; Abulude, Samuel (2025-06-10). "Olamide Reunites With Asake On New Single '99'". Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ David, Obed (2025-04-30). "Olamide announces new album, enlists Wizkid on new track". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Olamidé by Olamide". Genius. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ mildtyrant (2025-04-28). "Olamide Announces 11th Studio Album "Olamidé"". Album Talks. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Olamide drops new single featuring Wizkid". Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Olamide releases star-studded song '99' featuring Asake, Seyi Vibez, Young Jonn". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Olamide shares tracklist for his upcoming album with guest verses from Wizkid, Dr DRE | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ Anthony (2025-06-14). "Apple Music Chart: Olamide's 99 breaks into Top 5". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ "Olamidé: A Defining Chapter in Olamide's Legacy – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ Akhimien, Nosakhale (2025-06-16). "Olamide Unveils Star-Studded Tracklist For 11th Album, Features Dr Dre, Wizkid, Others". Channels Television. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ Anikwenze, Chidimma (2025-06-17). "Olamide releases single featuring Wizkid, announces upcoming album date". Voice Of Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Official Top 100 Albums: June 20th, 2025 - June 26th, 2025". TurnTable. Archived from the original on 7 July 2025. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ "World Albums: Week of July 5, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved 1 July 2025.