Facts about Olamide’s Metaverse: Song from Ikigai Vol. 1

The song "Metaverse" is featured on Olamide’s latest album titled Ikigai Vol. 1. "Ikigai" (生きがい), derived from Japanese words "iki" (生き), meaning "life," and "gai" (がい or 資), meaning "value" or "worth," translates to "a reason for being" or "a reason to wake up in the morning."

Meaning of Ikigai:

1. Purpose and Meaning: Ikigai involves finding joy and fulfillment through a purposeful existence, beyond mere happiness, derived from pursuing passions, strengths, societal needs, and aligning values with livelihood.

2. Intersection of Four Elements: It centers on four key elements:

• What you love: Passion and interests.
• What you are good at: Skills, talents, strengths.
• What the world needs: Meaningful contributions.
• What you can be paid for: Livelihood aligned with purpose.

3. Balance and Harmony: Emphasizing balance among these elements fosters fulfillment and satisfaction.

Metaverse was released on Spotify on 26th June, 2024.

Olamide’s previous albums:

Before Ikigai Vol. 1, Olamide, also known as BaddoSneh, released 12 studio albums:

1. Rapsodi (2011)
2. YBNL (Yahoo Boy No Laptop) (2012)
3. Baddest Guy Ever Liveth (2013)
4. Street OT (2014)
5. Eyan Mayweather (2015)
6. The Glory (2016)
7. Lagos Nawa! (2017)
8. YBNL Mafia Family (with YBNL Nation, 2018)
9. 999 (2020)
10. Carpe Diem (2020)
11. UY Scuti (2021)
12. Unruly (2023)

Olamide’s extensive discography reflects his evolution and consistency in delivering diverse music.

Potential for Olamide's Ikiga sequel:

"Ikigai Vol. 1" suggests potential sequels or subsequent volumes. This labeling indicates plans for future releases that expand upon the themes, styles, or concepts introduced in the initial volume. It sets expectations for ongoing exploration within Olamide’s creative journey, inviting anticipation for what’s to come in the series.