Veteran producer Samklef has asserted that iconic rapper and YBNL founder, Olamide, has had a greater influence on the Nigerian music industry than celebrated music executive Don Jazzy.
Samklef made this statement while responding to the criticisms Olamide has faced for describing Wizkid as “the greatest Afrobeats artist after Fela.”
He criticised those attacking Olamide, insisting they were downplaying the rapper’s immense contributions to the industry by dismissing his opinion.
Samklef argued that Olamide deserves to be respected, claiming that he broke the chain of gatekeepers in the Nigerian music industry.
On his X handle, he wrote, “Devil go punish anybody wey talk down on olamide! His impact in the industry even Donjazzy Dey learn.
“It was Olamide who humble Don Jazzy after that Headies wahala. And broke the chain of the industry gate keepers..Na him make Don Jazzy dey wear this new mask.
“After Wizkid, na Olamide get the real street credibility.”
Don Jazzy and Olamide are widely regarded as Nigeria’s most prolific music executives, owning to the almost of talents they have nurtured to stardom through their record labels.
Don Jazzy was instrumental to the rise of Wande Coal, D’Prince, Dr Sid, and several artists through the now-defunct Mo’Hits Records, which he co-owned with D’banj.
After Mo’Hits split, he launched Mavin Records, which has produced super stars such as Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Johnny Drille, Rema, and Ayra Starr.
On his part, Olamide has through his YBNL imprint launched the careers of artists such as Adekunle Gold, Lil Kesh, Fireboy DML, Asake, and many others.
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