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Olamide opens up on almost quitting music, inspiration behind ‘Ikigai’ album
Nigerian artist Olamide, has revealed that he almost quit music after a four-year hiatus. In an interview with Too Xclusive, Olamide shared that he considered focusing solely on songwriting, but ultimately realized that music was his purpose in life.
Olamide’s latest album, Ikigai, has been making waves in the music industry, with standout tracks like Hello Habibi and Metaverse. The Japanese term Ikigai means living a life of purpose, which Olamide says resonated with him during his introspective period.
The singer’s last album, Carpe Diem, was released in 2020, and Olamide has now returned with a renewed passion for music. He credits his realization that music is his purpose in life for inspiring his comeback.
Olamide’s honesty about his struggles and triumphs has endeared him to fans, and Ikigai is proof of his continued relevance in Nigeria’s music industry. With his newfound passion and purpose, Olamide is set to continue making waves in the music scene.
In a statement, Olamide said, “Music is my purpose in life, and I’m grateful to have realized that. I’m excited to share my new album, Ikigai, with my fans and continue making music that inspires and uplifts.”
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