Nigerian rapper and singer Olamide Adedeji, widely known as Olamide Baddo, has opened up about his approach to handling negative comments and backlash.
According to the ‘Wo’ crooner, anyone who is successful—or striving to be—must understand that criticism is unavoidable. He noted that the best way to withstand negativity is by staying committed to one’s goals.
During a recent livestream, he reminded fans that public scrutiny comes with the journey to greatness. “If you want to blow or be great in life and you don’t want people to talk about you, then you’re not ready. People will come for you and chat sht about you, it’s now left for you to be focus,”* he said.
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Prompt News reports his comments come shortly after he faced intense backlash for stating that Wizkid is the “greatest Afrobeats artist after Fela.” The remark sparked strong reactions, especially from supporters of Burna Boy and Davido, who criticized him for the assertion.
Addressing the controversy, Olamide clarified that his statement was simply a personal viewpoint and insisted that nobody should allow another person’s opinion to determine their worth or achievements.
