💔 “Dagrin Still Inspires Me” — Olamide Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Rap Legend

 

Nigerian music star and YBNL boss, Olamide, has opened up about the huge influence that late Indigenous rapper Dagrin had on his career and the rap industry as a whole.

In a recent video broadcast, Olamide described Dagrin as a “timeless legend”, revealing that he still listens to the rapper’s iconic album, “C.E.O”, whenever he struggles with writer’s block or needs inspiration.

“Dagrin’s ‘C.E.O’ album is a timeless project. That’s the only rap album almost everybody in the South West can sing word for word,” Olamide said. “Dagrin influenced a lot of rappers. Whenever we need motivation, we go back and listen to his album.”

Dagrin, who passed away in a tragic car accident in April 2010, continues to live on through his music — a body of work that reshaped Yoruba rap and opened the doors for artists like Olamide to thrive.