{
  "id": 18334800,
  "title": "Our culture is not diabolical — Rapper Olamide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/our-culture-is-not-diabolical-rapper-olamide-18334800",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T16:40:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/our-culture-is-not-diabolical-rapper-olamide/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian rapper Olamide has defended his country's cultural heritage, stating that African traditions should not be disparaged. The YBNL boss made the remarks while expressing pride in his Yoruba roots and promoting appreciation for Nigerian culture. \"Our culture and tradition are not diabolical, and they are not to be demonised,\" he said. As an example, Olamide used black soap, locally known as ose dudu, which holds both skincare and spiritual significance in Yoruba culture. The rapper, known for incorporating Yoruba language and indigenous sounds into his music, has encouraged a greater understanding of traditional African practices.",
  "summary": "Nigerian rapper and YBNL boss, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Badoo has urged Nigerians to embrace their cultural heritage, insisting that African traditions should not be portrayed as evil or treated as something to be ashamed of. Read More: https://punchng.com/our-culture-is-not-diabolical-rapper-olamide/",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigerian rapper Olamide defends cultural heritage",
    "Yoruba roots and Nigerian culture celebrated",
    "Black soap's traditional significance highlighted"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}