Ace Nigerian rapper, Olamide, has opened up about the profound influence the late Indigenous rap legend, Dagrin, had on his music journey.
Speaking in a recent video broadcast, the YBNL boss described Dagrin as a key figure who shaped not only his artistry but that of many other rappers across Nigeria.
Olamide revealed that he often revisits Dagrin’s iconic album C.E.O for inspiration, especially during moments of writer’s block.
“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. Dagrin influenced a lot of rappers; whenever we need motivation, we would go and listen to his album,” he said.
Dagrin, who was widely celebrated for popularizing Indigenous rap in Nigeria, tragically passed away in an auto crash in April 2010. Despite his untimely death, his legacy continues to inspire generations of artists.
