When Olamide released Eyan Mayweather a decade ago, it felt like a wake-up call for Nigerian rap. The project wasn’t chasing radio hooks — it was about bars, delivery, and asserting dominance. Ten years on, the record still gets mentioned when anyone talks about raw Nigerian rap energy.
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The album focused on hard rap and clear messaging. Olamide used sharp verses and street stories instead of leaning on pop crossover hits. That made the project feel serious and direct — a lot of rappers heard the message and chose not to respond publicly.
Why did Olamide call out other Nigerian rappers?
At the time, many rappers were shifting toward pop to chase streams and club plays. Olamide pushed back because he wanted rap to stay relevant on its own terms. The calls-out came from competition — not personal attacks — and from a desire to show rap can still headline and sell without changing its voice.
Did any rapper reply to the diss?
No major public reply came. That silence said as much as a response would have. It showed the force of Olamide’s presence in the scene and how few were willing to directly confront him on record.
Why Eyan Mayweather still matters 10 years later
New rappers and fans still use the album as a reference for confident delivery and street-level storytelling. It’s a reminder that strong bars and conviction can shape a career. The record also marked a moment when Nigerian rap stood its ground.
How should new rappers respond if they want to challenge a big name today?
- Focus on craft: write sharp verses and tighten your delivery.
- Release strong singles first — let the work speak.
- Keep your team ready: promotion matters as much as the bars.
- Don’t rush for a diss — build credibility so your rebuttal lands.
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Reported by Anything Celebrity – Nigeria’s hub for entertainment gist and celebrity updates.
