In 2021, Wizkid revealed that back in 2010—before he had a place of his own—Wande Coal let him sleep in his room while they worked on early hits like "Holla at Your Boy" and "Tease Me".
However, the three of them are absolute legends in the Afrobeats scene, and their real-life collaboration history is the stuff of music industry fairytales. Here is the "solid story" behind how these three titans became the industry's ultimate "Big Three." 1. The Humble Beginnings (The Wande Coal Mentor Phase)
Despite fans trying to pit "Street Pop" (Olamide) against "Afrobeats Royalty" (Wizkid), the two have a deep friendship. Olamide has even gone on record calling Wizkid the greatest artist after Fela Kuti. In 2021, Wizkid revealed that back in 2010—before
Long before global tours, was the "blueprint" for the new generation.
Exactly 15 years ago, they released "Omo To Shan" (2011). Olamide has often said this song was the turning point that cemented his career. The Humble Beginnings (The Wande Coal Mentor Phase)
Wizkid and Wande Coal first stunned fans with the track "For Me" on Wizkid's debut album, Superstar (2011). 2. The Olamide & Wizkid "Bromance" (2011–Present)
Confam Ni (2016) 3) Olamide ft Wizkid: Kana (2018) 4) ... - Facebook Exactly 15 years ago, they released "Omo To Shan" (2011)
Since then, they've released back-to-back bangers like "Kana," "Totori," and most recently, the 2025 chart-topper "Kai" . 3. The 2025 Studio Session (The Real Story)