Nigerian music icon and YBNL boss, Olamide Adedeji, has been named among Billboard’s 2025 Global Power Players, marking a huge win not just for his personal legacy but for the entire Afrobeats movement.

The Billboard Global Power Players list recognizes top executives, creatives, and industry leaders shaping the future of music across the globe. Olamide’s inclusion puts him in the same conversation as some of the most influential names in global music business.

The prestigious honor recognizes his leadership at YBNL Nation, the powerhouse label behind Nigerian superstars Asake and Fireboy DML, both of whom released critically acclaimed albums in 2024.

Asake’s third studio album, Lungu Boy, has been certified by TurnTable Charts as Nigeria’s biggest album of 2024, while Fireboy’s fourth album, Adedamola, has been praised as one of the year’s most outstanding projects.

The label achieved several milestones in 2024, including Asake’s sold-out concert at London’s O2 Arena, making him the third Nigerian artist after Davido and Wizkid to sell out the prestigious venue multiple times. Additionally, Asake’s track MMS from Lungu Boy earned a nomination for Best African Music Performance at the 67th Grammy Awards.

This honor underscores Olamide’s continued impact and solidifies his place not just as a street-certified OG, but a true global music mogul.