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Zlatan hails 16-year-old Spanish football prodigy Lamine Yamal
Nigerian singer Zlatan has joined the chorus of praise for Lamine Yamal, a 16-year-old Spanish football prodigy gaining attention at the European Championship.
Zlatan, known for his wit, hailed Lamine’s promising potential amidst comparisons to Nigerian peers. While Lamine shines in football, some quipped about their Nigerian counterparts potentially facing challenges with everyday tasks.
In a light-hearted remark, Zlatan joked that his four-year-old son, Shiloh, would be kept busy until he matches Lamine’s achievements. Online, admiration for Lamine Yamal echoed widely, with discussions even touching upon his unique childhood connection—being bathed by none other than football legend Lionel Messi. This anecdote sparked speculation about Lamine’s destined path to stardom, “baptized” by Messi himself.
This lamine yamal matter no go let Shiloh rest for this house ….. ⚽️ ⚽️⚽️⚽️
— #WorldPresident 🌎 (@Zlatan_Ibile) July 11, 2024
Recall, Zlatan praised YBNL boss Olamide ‘Badoo’ Adedeji for transforming his life and career.
In a viral video posted on Instagram, Zlatan passionately acknowledged Olamide’s significant impact on his success. The Bolanle crooner listed several artists whose careers have benefited from Olamide’s support, including Asake, Fireboy DML, Adekunle Gold, Dotman, Ycee, and more.
Zlatan shared a personal experience, revealing that Olamide had called him for a collaboration on Instagram, taking him to another state to record a song that changed his life and career forever.
Additionally, Zlatan praised Olamide’s humility and generosity, stating, “He changed my life, he changed my career till today. Baddo will just do it, he will never say anything about it or cap about it! He will never say one thing.”