Nigerian rapper Olamide has revealed how the late hip-hop legend Dagrin inspired his music career. The YBNL boss says Dagrin’s “C.E.O” album still motivates him whenever he faces writer’s block.
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Olamide Pays Tribute to Dagrin’s Lasting Legacy
Ace Nigerian rapper and YBNL boss, Olamide, has opened up about the massive influence the late indigenous rap legend, Dagrin, had on his career and the Nigerian rap scene as a whole.
In a recent video broadcast, Olamide spoke passionately about how Dagrin’s music continues to inspire him whenever he faces creative challenges.
“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 go and listen to his album,” Olamide said.
The “Eru” crooner emphasized that Dagrin’s groundbreaking C.E.O (Chief Executive Omoita) album remains one of the most influential hip-hop projects in Nigeria’s history.
Dagrin, often regarded as the pioneer of indigenous rap, died in a tragic auto crash in April 2010. His death shocked the entertainment industry, but his legacy has continued to grow over the years. His music which combined Yoruba lyrics with street slang and conscious storytelling paved the way for artists like Olamide, Reminisce, CDQ, and others.
Even over a decade after his passing, Dagrin’s spirit lives on through his timeless songs and the new generation of Nigerian rappers he inspired.
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