Olamide's "Carpe Diem" Becomes First African Rap Album To Hits Over 200 Million Streams On Spotify

Olamide's "Carpe Diem" Becomes First African Rap Album To Hits Over 200 Million Streams On Spotify

  • Olamide's "Carpe Diem" album has become the first Nigerian rap album to hit over 200 million streams on Spotify
  • The album's success testifies to Olamide's unique sound and catchy lyrics resonating with fans around the world
  • Social media users and fans of the rapper have congratulated Olamide for the milestone recorded in his career

Olamide's album "Carpe Diem" has made history by becoming the first album by a Nigerian rapper to hit a significant streaming milestone of 200 million streams on Spotify.

"Carpe Diem" surpassed the number of streams after four years of its release on October 8 2020.

Olamide's "Carpe Diem" album makes history as first in Africa by a rapper to hit 200 streams on Spotify
Rapper Olamide sets records in Africa with album. Credit: @Olamide
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Olamide's achievement is a testament to his enduring popularity and influence in the music industry as one of the most successful and respected rappers in Africa, and his legacy will continue to inspire and motivate upcoming artists.

The feat further proves that Nigerian music can compete on the global stage.

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The success of "Carpe Diem" can be attributed to Olamide's unique sound, which blends traditional Yoruba music with modern hip-hop and Afrobeats. His ability to create catchy and relatable lyrics has endeared him to fans across the continent.

It has also added to the victory of the Nigerian music industry, demonstrating the growing popularity and influence of Afrobeats and Nigerian music globally.

Released in 2020, "Carpe Diem" is Olamide's eleventh studio album and features collaborations with top artists like Fireboy DML, Omah Lay. It was also proof of Olamide's growth and innovation as a musician.

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Netizens react to Olamide's feat

Legit.ng compiles reactions of social media users

@franklyICT

"Baddo ever liveth."

@yourmenino

"YBNL mafians don’t brag enough."

@CODEDC2

"The album is gold."

@UnrealLampus

"Numero Uno."

@bankybee22

"And that's olamide best album in streaming era."

@pprime23

"Solid album."

Olamide, wife celebrate daughter's birthday

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Legit.ng reported that the rapper and his stunning wife, Adebukunmi Aisha Suleiman, felicitated their daughter Mowaririfunoluwa Celine Adedeji on her first birthday.

In a video, Olamide was seen carrying the child beside his wife as they took picture together at the party.

A picture of the music star in a sitting position holding his beautiful daughter also trended online.

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Damilola Olufemi (Entertainment Editor)