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Olamide teams up with Paul Play Dairo for new song, release date revealed

Olamide has officially announced the release date for his second song of 2025, which will feature Nigerian music legend Paul Play Dairo.
The collaboration has excited fans, especially with the surprise pairing of the two artists from different generations in the Nigerian music scene.
The YBNL rapper, who recently dropped his ‘Ikigai‘ project, is continuing to keep his fans on their toes with more music in 2025.
Olamide shared a teaser video, which many speculate could be a music video for the upcoming track. The release is set for today, Friday, January 24, 2025, and fans are already buzzing with anticipation.
Paul Play Dairo, known for his timeless hits, is also set to make a major return to music with this collaboration, marking an exciting moment for both artists and their audiences. It’s one to watch, as fans eagerly await the release of this unexpected yet promising crossover.
New music !! Out later today. Love in Tokyo ❤️ @PaulPlay_Dairo x YKW pic.twitter.com/a1WQvQqUjh
— Olamidé (@Olamide) January 24, 2025
Recall, Baddo has reached a historic milestone with his album ‘Carpe Diem,’ which has become the first album by a Nigerian rapper to surpass 200 million streams on Spotify.
This remarkable achievement comes four years after the album’s release on October 8, 2020, underscoring Olamide’s enduring influence in the African music scene.
‘Carpe Diem’ is Olamide’s eleventh studio album, featuring collaborations with prominent artists such as Fireboy DML and Omah Lay. The album’s success is a reflection of Olamide’s growth and innovation as an artist, further cementing his legacy as one of the most celebrated figures in African music.