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Olamide Taps Rising Mara Sound in Unreleased Snippet

The Nigerian street-hop veteran’s new teaser signals an unexpected shift as he embraces the hyper, high-energy Mara sound that has been steadily rising in Nigeria’s music scene.

September 14, 2026

12:14 pm

Olamide, Nigerian street-hop veteran and one of the country's most consistent musical voices, performing live on stage ahead of an unreleased snippet that sees him embracing the rising Mara sound.
Olamide, Nigerian street-hop veteran and one of the country's most consistent musical voices, performing live on stage ahead of an unreleased snippet that sees him embracing the rising Mara sound.

Nigerian music star Olamide has unveiled a fresh unreleased snippet that is generating notable attention. The roughly one-minute clip captures the artiste delivering energetic performances set against an upbeat instrumental.

 

The teaser sees Olamide tapping into Mara, the hyper, high-energy street sound that has been steadily rising in popularity within Nigeria’s music scene. The track blends this contemporary style with rhythmic drive, creating a vibrant and dance-focused atmosphere.

 

Fuji legend Pasuma also shared the material, writing: “When Street meets Fuji Royalty, Olamide brought the energy; Pasuma brought the wisdom and vocals. Pure Yoruba excellence. This is culture on a beat.” The comment frames the snippet as a meeting of street energy and Fuji tradition.

 

The unexpected appearance of new material may signal the early stages of a new project. Olamide’s most recent full-length release was his self-titled album, Olamide, in 2025, making this development particularly notable.

 

As one of Nigeria’s most consistent voices in street-oriented music, Olamide has continued to evolve while staying connected to core cultural sounds. By engaging both the growing Mara trend and a collaboration with Fuji royalty, the snippet further positions itself as a culturally rooted preview.

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