The popular singer sparks massive debate after ranking the YBNL boss above other music heavyweights
On August 28, 2026, Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda publicly declared Olamide the greatest Afrobeats artist of all time. He praised the YBNL record label boss for staying in Nigeria to develop local talent and build a lasting music ecosystem rather than chasing global fame.
Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has ignited a massive debate among Afrobeats fans. He officially named Olamide the greatest artist.
This bold claim arrived on August 28, 2026. Bella Shmurda looked beyond international awards and chart-topping hit songs. He focused on pure local impact instead.
Building From Home
The singer praised Olamide for building a powerful music ecosystem within Nigeria. The YBNL boss consistently creates rare opportunities for emerging talent.
”Olamide is the greatest Afrobeats artist. He chose to stay back and build from home instead of going international, using his platform to uplift and put many underground artists on. For me, he’s number one above everyone else.”
Bella Shmurda declared this during a recent public discussion.
The YBNL Legacy
Olamide launched YBNL Nation several years ago. He used the platform to discover huge stars like Asake and Fireboy DML. These artists now dominate global music charts.
Many fans quickly agreed with this local focus argument. Others quickly defended the massive achievements of rival Afrobeats heavyweights.
