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Zlatan opens up on how Olamide changed his life
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Zlatan discloses how Olamide impacted his life.
Zlatan Ibile recently discussed how Nigerian rapper Olamide inspired him to enter the music industry in a recent interview.
The 27-year-old hitmaker was recently a guest on a three-hour podcast with famous Entertainment Editor Joey, and he had a lot to discuss about his music and individuals who have inspired him in the industry.
The ‘Zanku‘ singer revealed that his childhood desire was to be a player, which is how he got his stage name, which he shares with football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
“I had a Zlatan jersey i used to wear under my school uniform, my friends began calling me Zlatan Ibile as a result of that and because I was good on the field.” the singer narrated.
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In a different portion of the interview, Zlatan Ibile talked about Olamide’s heavy influence on his music during his formative years.
He cited how Olamide’s rhymes served as a source of inspiration in winning the famous Airtel Competition that would birth the star we know today.