Award-winning music star, Olamide has stirred the internet after a video of him bowing to greet his junior colleague, Omah Lay surfaced online.
In the viral clip, the two artists, who collaborated on a song, had linked up and surprisingly, Olamide had humbled himself before Omah Lay despite his social status and influence. The video captured the moment Olamide, who is 35-years-old bowed to greet Omah Lay, who is 26 years old. Omah Lay, who is well mannered also bowed in return to greet the singer.
The video has generated mixed reactions online as while some defended Olamide’s choice of bowing to Omah Lay, others criticized him.
One Stardom Gys wrote, “Olamide is so humble, respectful and not dramatic unlike most of una fav
One Ademola IP wrote, “Normal Omah Lay big pass Olamide
One Holy Spireet wrote, “Respect is reciprocal you know
One Smart Jnrr wrote, “Olamide no be him mate!! He’s just naturally respectful
One Kuku Boyy wrote, “That’s Baddo for you, he’s always blowing his head if he’s greeting people. Humility at it’s peak
One Sweetony wrote, “Egbon wey dey regret say e no sign Omah Lay.
One Otobo Abraham wrote, “Omah Lay big pass Olamide normally
One Adewale Qudus Oyegbade wrote, “He no go bend keh, Omah Lay gave him his highest streaming song
One Rex Cruci wrote, “He’s respecting the talent Omah Lay possesses. It’s not about being a senior colleague”.
A few days back, Daniel Regha had advocated for Olamide over his impact on the music industry which many undermine.
As Eedris Abdulkareem credited himself for paving the way for the industry which many younger artists disagreed with, Daniel spoke up for Olamide, noting how Olamide has impacted many artistsâ careers, elevated them, mentored them, and inspired some new generation artists.
Daniel stated that when it comes to paving the way for his colleagues, no one from his set comes close, but he is barely given due credit. He lamented over the rate at which people belittle his impact in the industry, which he considers upsetting.
Also, Legendary singer, 2baba gave flowers to Olamide, expressing how excited he was to be in the presence of greatness.
Hailing Olamide, he praised him for being a real one, a trailblazer, a humble cr@zy gentle rugged, and super-talented African Giant. He noted how Olamide is a true blessing to many and the entire movement and is also very focused.
Over the years, Olamide has impacted the lives of Zlatan, Naira Marley, T.I Blaze, Bella Shmurda, Portable, Skales, Phyno, Jaido P, Asake, Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, Fireboy, CDQ, and others.
