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Lyta joyfully reunites with ex-label boss Olamide in new video after his heartfelt request to return to YBNL (Watch)
Nigerian singer Opeyemi Rahim, better known by his stage name Lyta, recently shared a blissful update in which he expressed his immense excitement over the extraordinary opportunity to reunite and hang out with his former record label boss, the legendary Olamide.
Lyta’s departure from YBNL Nation in 2019 was a dramatic episode, marked by a contentious breakup with revered rapper and music executive Olamide. The breakup, shrouded in industry gossip and speculation, saw the young artiste head into the unknown, leaving behind the label that had been his springboard to fame.
A video shared on Lyta’s verified Instagram page on July 6, 2024, set social media abuzz. The video captures the exciting moment he reconnected with Olamide at a bustling nightclub.
The footage shows Lyta bowing humbly and greeting Olamide, a gesture that exudes respect and nostalgia and has fans excited and full of speculation.
The meeting took an intriguing turn when Afrobeat singer Seyi Kuti was spotted with Olamide just before Lyta’s arrival, which could point to the possibility that this long-awaited meeting was arranged by Kuti himself.
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In a candid 2022 interview, Lyta revealed the reasons behind his departure, confessing that he was influenced by the rumors circulating among friends and industry insiders.
He admitted that these outside influences had clouded his judgment, leading to his fateful decision to part ways with YBNL Nation.
In another interview in 2023, Lyta expressed his sincere desire to return to Olamide and revive his stagnant music career. He spoke candidly about his desire to pick up the pieces and rebuild the momentum he had lost since leaving YBNL Nation.