Mayorkun Credits Olamide as a Major Inspiration Behind His Songwriting

Nigerian singer Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, better known by his stage name Mayorkun, has expressed his artistic debt to rap titan Olamide. Mayorkun, famed for hits like ‘Cheche’, took to Snapchat with a freestyle video, where he paid homage to Olamide, crediting him for shaping his songwriting style.InformationGuideNigeria

The video, which showcases Mayorkun’s freestyling prowess, comes with a caption that drives home his message: “Na Baddo [Olamide] make me know say pen game no be by English o! IYKVK.”

Here, he emphasizes that Olamide, also known as Baddo and the force behind YBNL, has taught him that crafting hit songs isn’t confined to the English language—a powerful lesson in staying true to one’s roots and creativity.

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Mayorkun’s rise to fame is a tale of serendipity and talent merging under the watchful eye of another industry heavyweight—Davido. After his cover of Davido’s ‘The Money’, which featured Olamide, went viral, Davido took notice and swiftly brought him into the fold of Davido Music Worldwide (DMW).NYSC Portal

This move proved fruitful as Mayorkun’s debut single ‘Eleko’ under DMW’s banner was a massive success, catapulting him into the limelight.JAMB Result

His subsequent win in the Next Rated category at The Headies in 2018 further cemented his place in the Nigerian music scene.JAMB Portal

In 2021, marking a new chapter in his career, Mayorkun parted ways with DMW, indicating a maturity in his path and a readiness to forge his own legacy, with the inspiration of icons like Olamide lighting the way.

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