Nigerian music veteran, Olamide, has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian music scene with the surprise release of his brand new EP,” Ikigai / 生き甲斐, Vol. 1.” The new extended play, titled after the Japanese concept of “a reason for living,” marks a significant moment in Olamide’s career, showcasing how he has blossomed as an artist and businessman.
Ikigai, a philosophy rooted in Japanese culture, encourages individuals to identify their life’s purpose by finding the intersection of passion, profession, vocation, and mission. Olamide, a renowned veteran in the Nigerian music industry, seems to be using this EP as a platform for self-discovery and reflection.
Olamide had some notable collaborations on the EP, Ikigai. The second track, Uptown Disco, features his label’s leading stars, Asake and Fireboy DML, resulting in an energetic and infectious banger. SABRI lends his talents to the captivating Knockout, while the seventh track, Synchro System, marks a much-awaited reunion with Olamide’s former YBNL label mates, Pheelz, Young Jonn, and Lil Kesh.