Afrobeats star Asake has reaffirmed his loyalty to rapper Olamide and dismissed talks of a rift between them despite recent online speculation .
In an interview with YouTuber Korty EO, Asake described Olamide, also known as Baddo, as someone he will always hold in the same high regard regardless of how far his own career goes .
He said that even if he becomes president of America or Zimbabwe, the way he sees Baddo will never change, stressing that Olamide will always be Baddo in his eyes .
Rumours of a split surfaced after Asake removed YBNL from his Instagram bio and unfollowed Olamide in December 2024, prompting fans to suggest there had been a fallout .
Industry sources say Asake’s contract with YBNL may have quietly expired, with the singer now operating independently rather than renewing the deal .
Neither Asake nor Olamide has publicly issued a formal statement on the status of their business relationship, but insiders believe any separation was amicable .
Asake has repeatedly credited Olamide with changing his life and giving him a platform, and his latest remarks underline that their personal and professional bond remains strong .
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