Olamide made Phyno popular - Twitter user says, Nigerians react

Friday, January 17, 2020 at 3:07 PM by Adeyinka Odutuyo

- A social media user has raised a hot argument on Twitter after listing Phyno among artistes that became popular through Olamide’s influence

- The post had instantly generated mixed reactions from the individual fan base of both rappers

- However, some people were quick to note that the comparison is not necessary as both artists have a beautiful relationship

A Nigerian man identified as @uncleajala on the micro-blogging platform, Twitter, appears to have gotten a lot of Nigerian music lovers upset, after coming out to state that indigenous rapper Olamide played a significant role in Phyno’s rise to fame.

Ajala had urged music lovers to learn to appreciate Olamide for everything he has done in the music industry. He listed artistes like Lil Kesh, Naira Marley, Chinko Ekun, Fireboy DML alongside his colleague Phyno, who all owe their success to the rapper.

See the tweet below:

In an unexpected twist of event, the inclusion of Phyno in the list resulted in a series of arguments on the social media platform. Many noted that before the two music stars started collaborating on projects, Phyno had been well known in the eastern part of the country.

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In the heat of the argument, some others noted that there was no need for comparison between the two indigenous rappers as they both have a blossoming relationship as colleagues.

More tweets below:

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a concerned fan of Olamide penned an open letter to the rapper concerning his career. According to the fan, Olamide's career has ended judging by how little he did in his music career in 2018. The fan also gave a detailed analysis of Olamide's rise to fame and how he has done little to ensure longevity.