Nigerian singer Zlatan Ibile recently opened up about how an encounter with his senior colleague, Olamide, changed the trajectory of his career and eventually led him to Davido.
During a candid interview, Zlatan Ibile shared a pivotal moment in his professional life that had a significant impact on his journey.
He described how he repeatedly reached out to Olamide via direct messages, hoping to arrange a meeting with him.
After winning a car at school and financing a collaboration with Oritse Femi, Olamide took notice of his persistence and began following him.
Impressed by Zlatan’s drive and talent, the YBNL boss assisted with his accommodation and promoted his music, marking a major turning point in Zlatan’s career.
When Zlatan saw Davido enjoying his music online, he was overjoyed and decided to send Davido a heartfelt and lengthy message.
In a surprising turn of events, Davido invited Zlatan to his home, kickstarting their collaboration on the hit song “Osanle.”
See video below:
Zlatan talks about how meeting Olamide changed his life & led him to Davido 😍pic.twitter.com/32qpwcI6IZ
— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) May 19, 2024
Read some reactions below:
MIrex said: “Olamide is an OG! Huge respect to what he does for the game”
Tele Communication Hub wrote: “Olamide has been doing good right from day one”
Becky5 said: “One of Davido’s realest friends 🫂😤♥️”
ATAKWANA wrote: “Olamide Helped many artistes That’ was what make Someone of us don’t allow people talk down on him. Even when he’s not that big internationally. He’s still Him🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐”
