E247mag reports: Nigerian rap icon and YBNL founder, Olamide Adedeji, has set social media ablaze after revealing that he now prefers eating broccoli over the traditional Yoruba delicacy, amala. The revelation, which came during an interview with popular YouTuber and filmmaker Korty EO, has stunned many of his long-time fans who consider the artist a symbol of street credibility and cultural pride.
Olamide, known for his street-influenced music and deep cultural roots, made the surprising comment while discussing his relationship with food.
> “Food? I’m not a big fan of food. But I can k+ll for broccoli,” he said with a smile.
He explained further that while he once loved amala, he stopped eating it because of how heavy it makes him feel.
> “I used to like amala before, but I don’t eat it anymore. Those things, man… man’s gonna be like bloated all day. All because I want to chop? Nah. I need to be comfortable,” he added.
The comment, though said casually, has now turned into a hot topic across Nigeria’s social media landscape, with reactions pouring in from fans, food enthusiasts, and cultural critics alike.
Nigerians React Loudly Online
On X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook, fans have been quick to respond—some in jest, others with visible disappointment:
> “Olamide said broccoli over amala?? Ah! Street don cast.” — @baddo4life
> “First it was Kanye eating boiled eggs only, now Baddo has joined the broccoli gang. Who cursed this generation?” — @tolufoodie
> “This is why I miss the old Olamide that gave us ‘Omo to Shan’. That guy would never disrespect amala like this.” — @wale_o
> “So this man that gave us Anifowose and Eni Duro is now talking like a fitfam Lagos Island uncle?” — @seyiwiththevibe
> “Broccoli wey no sweet reach ogbono, una dey hype am because oyinbo people like am. Mschew.” — @ogbeni_boy
> “Make una leave Olamide abeg. If broccoli makes him feel better, wetin concern you? Everybody dey grow.” — @ifeomakitchen
Still, not everyone is angry. Some fans defended the rapper’s choice as a sign of personal growth and healthy living.
> “Broccoli is great for gut health. You want him to be bloated all day because of amala? He’s doing what’s best for him,” wrote @drkemi_nutrition.
> “Even Sango go understand. Olamide no be small boy again. He’s a grown man managing his body. Leave sentiment,” tweeted @teezytalks.
Olamide’s comment has sparked a deeper debate about the pressure on Nigerian celebrities to hold on to traditional norms even as their lives evolve. For many, especially fans who grew up relating to his “street boy turned superstar” narrative, the idea of him choosing salad over swallow feels like a cultural shift they weren’t prepared for.