On October 8, 2020, Nigerian rapper Olamide released his studio album Carpe Diem under YBNL Nation in partnership with Empire Distribution. The 12-track project represented a mature turn in his discography, blending street sounds with melodic pop undertones.
The album includes features from Fireboy DML, Phyno, Bella Shmurda, Bad Boy Timz, Omah Lay, and Peruzzi. Production credits are attributed to Pheelz, Young John, ID Cabasa, VStix, and P. Priime. The project leans on melodic Afropop and urban rhythms, offering a sound that is both accessible and rooted in Olamide’s street heritage.
Among its standout singles is “Infinity” featuring Omah Lay, which has amassed over 169 million streams on Spotify as of now.
Upon release, Carpe Diem received acclaim for its cohesion and emotional depth. Reviewers praised his evolution as an artist who still speaks to the streets even as he expands his sonic palette.
Today, five years later, with over 200 Million Streams on Spotify, Carpe Diem holds its place as not only the most streamed project but also a defining work in Olamide’s catalogue.
