- Nigerian rapper Phyno couldn’t stomach it after he came across a viral post online comparing him to his colleague and friend Olamide
- The user of the account went on to share pictures of Phyno and Olamide as he communicated with netizens about their rap skills
- The Ezege crooner, on seeing the tweet on Elon Musk’s X, used the opportunity to address his fans on his friendship with Olamide while conveying his anger
Nigerian rapper Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, known as Phyno, furiously reacted to a social media post attempting to compare him to his colleague and best friend Olamide.
An X (previously Twitter) influencer ignited the argument by posting:
Phyno reacted furiously to a comparison post on him and Olamide.
Credit: @olamide, @phynofinoSource: Instagram
“When it comes to rap, who’s the GOAT? Phyno or Olamide?” Alongside their separate pictures.
In a rapid and angry response, Phyno addressed the topic on his X account, slamming the comparison and calling for an end to such divisive talks.
He emphasized his irritation, using a mix of English and their native language to show how fed up he was.
Phyno’s remark instantly went viral, with fans and followers commenting on the continuing argument over who is the “Greatest of All Time” (GOAT) in Nigerian rap music.
He wrote, “Yo!!! Tf is wrong with u guys for God sake .. stop putting me up against my brother or anybody else for that matter. Do your banter with someone else .. na ala adi agba unu.. wtff.”
See his post below:
Phyno spurs reactions online
TheTalk.NG compiled the reactions below:
healthertainer:
“Phyno has been on his lane and keeling it! He has no bad songs. Olamide is a king and king maker on his one lane. No competition. Some of these kids have no atom of respect.”
evelyn____xx:
“Twitter is the den of tribalism.”
_oyiza:
“Twitter people compare everybody and everything, except their own lives!!!”
thefoodnetworknig2:
“Thank God say Nigerian twitter no be real life country… The war for worse pass Gaza.”
dr.vivadara:
“Phyno and Olamide has the best brothership in the entire industry.”
@FrankWriter1:
“These two are brothers. Stop comparing them!! They’re both good. Leave, Dami he dey find engagement.”
@Texsnart09L
He is FC, they have lizard brain
@kinglabi_:
“Hold ‘em neck no leave am.”
ifec_emma:
“Despite Phyno’s long active stay in the music industry, he still delivered an Album of the Year titled #FullTimeJob . An extraordinary musician who only trend for the good reason.”
mhizhabigurl_2nd:
“Don’t mind them 🤣 people without good homes will not want the same for social media.”
Phyno welcomes his first child
TheTalk.NG recalls reporting that the rapper announced the birth of his first child online.
The Igbo rapper became a father last year but only announced the arrival of his first child in 2024.
However, he still managed to conceal the identity and gender of the child.
Source: TheTalk.NG
