Yemi My Lover Claims Olamide Ignored His Calls After Using His Name in a Song
Actor Yemi Ayebo, better known as ‘Yemi My Lover,’ has publicly accused singer Olamide of dodging his calls after the rapper used his name in one of his songs.
In a candid social media interview, the Nollywood star revealed that despite his name being featured in various music and content, he has never received any form of payment or acknowledgment from the artists involved.
Yemi disclosed that Olamide, who was the first to mention him in a song, has refused to answer his calls for over six months—even after Yemi reached out through Fuji music legend Pasuma.
“Olamide was the pioneer in using my name in his track, and I was thrilled. My name is blessed by God, which is why artists like Davido, Olamide, and even skit makers keep referencing it,” Yemi explained.
He continued, “Pasuma asked me if Olamide settled me for using my name, and I told him no—I haven’t even met Olamide, let alone gotten any compensation. We didn’t have each other’s contacts. When Pasuma called Olamide on my behalf, Olamide agreed to speak to me and gave Pasuma his number. But despite calling and messaging him for over six months, Olamide never answered or replied.”
Yemi also noted that having his name used in songs and content has boosted his popularity, even if the financial benefits haven’t followed.
This revelation has sparked conversations about artists acknowledging and compensating those whose names or likenesses they use in their work.