Rapper Olamide has clarified that he’s frequently misinterpreted as being shy when, in reality, he’s just laid back.
Baddo clarified the distinction between the two in a recent interview on the Ada’s Room podcast, stating that his laid-back demeanour is a conscious decision to focus his energy, whereas shyness suggests a lack of charisma and confidence.
“One thing I wish people could understood about me is I am not shy, I am just laid back,” he said.
The host asked: “What is the difference between shy and laid back?”
Olamide responded: “Shy is when you don’t have the confidence and the charisma to stand people or look them in the eye or have conversations with them.
“But being laid back is you just don’t want to be bothered. People think I am shy but I am not.”
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Award-winning artist Wizkid’s assertion that he had “no blueprint” for his rise to fame has caused controversy.
Many people believe that the phrase, which was included in his HBO documentary Long Live Lagos, ignores the important part performed by Banky W, the talented performer whose stamp gave rise to Wizkid.
“There was no blueprint for me. I had to build a structure for myself,” he claimed.
Critics argued that Wizkid’s statement not only diminished Banky W’s impact on his career but also disregarded the contributions of Nigerian music legends who paved the way for the new generation of artists.
Wizkid also acknowledged the influence of Nigerian music icon Fela Kuti, stating that “Fela Kuti was instrumental to why I believe I could really make music”.
However, social media has been buzzing with mixed reactions following Wizkid’s “no blueprint” to his success.
Franko_Nero accused Wizkid of being ungrateful, saying he wouldn’t be where he is without Banky W’s support.
“I still vividly remember the day that Bankole [Banky W] announced on a show that he wanted to introduce a boy wonder, a gem in the making. Today, this ungrateful child is claiming otherwise. If Banky knew that today would come, I am sure he would have chased him far away”, he wrote.
