In a recent interview, Zlatan Ibile talked about how Olamide, a Nigerian rapper, motivated him to get into the music industry. Zlatan shares how Olamide transformed Zlatan shares how Olamide transformed hi life.

In a recent interview with Joey, the 27- year-old rapper discussed his music and the people who have influenced him in the music industry over the course of a three-hour podcast.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s stage name, “Zanku,” was inspired by the singer’s early dream of being a football star. He said; “I had a Zlatan jersey i used to wea under my school uniform, my friends began calling me Zlatan Ibile as a result of that and because I was good on the field.”

Olamide had a significant impact on Zlatan Ibile’s music throughout his early years, he said in a different interview segment. His lyrics, he said, inspired him to win the infamous Airtel Competition, which gave rise to the artist we know and love today.