Nigerian Music Stars Mark Major Milestones as Olamide Recognized Among Billboard’s Global Power Players 2025
Nigerian music continues to make waves on the global stage, with key milestones achieved by some of the country’s biggest artists. Asake recently sold out London’s iconic O2 Arena, becoming only the third Nigerian artist to do so multiple times—a testament to his rapidly growing international appeal. Adding to his accolades, Asake’s hit track MMS earned a prestigious Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance at the 67th Grammy Awards.
Meanwhile, Olamide, the celebrated rapper and head of YBNL Nation, has been named one of Billboard’s Global Power Players for 2025. This recognition highlights Olamide’s influential leadership in propelling the label—and its superstars Asake and Fireboy DML—onto the world music stage. Olamide has been instrumental in expanding YBNL’s global footprint through strategic collaborations, skillfully blending Afrobeats with diverse musical genres.
The year 2024 also saw landmark successes for YBNL artists. Asake’s album Lungu Boy was certified Nigeria’s biggest album by TurnTable Charts, while Fireboy DML’s Adedamola received widespread critical acclaim.
These achievements underscore the unstoppable momentum of Nigerian music as it cements its place in the global entertainment landscape.