Nigerian rap superstar, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide Baddo, has stirred up conversation with his surprising food preferences, revealing a major shift from traditional Nigerian meals to a more health-conscious diet.
The revelation came during a recent episode of Flow With Korty, hosted by content creator Korty EO.
The interview was published on YouTube on Sunday, August 3, and has since sparked widespread reactions online.
In the interview, Olamide opened up about his eating habits when asked about his favourite food.
“I’m not a big fan of food,” he said plainly.
Korty, clearly surprised, pushed further:
“So what do you eat?”
Olamide responded, “Veggies. But I can kIll for broccoli,” Olamide replied. “Broccoli?” Korty repeated in disbelief.
Olamide confirmed without hesitation and went on to list some of his current favourites, saying, “I love broccoli, sea bass fish, lamb chops, and even caviar,” which he described as “light stuff.”
Korty followed up with, “So, you don’t eat Amala and all those things?” While Olamide admitted he used to enjoy them, he explained that he now avoids such meals because of how heavy they make him feel. He noted that eating Amala and similar heavy dishes often leaves him feeling bloated and sluggish, a discomfort he’s no longer willing to tolerate
The rapper’s comments quickly grabbed attention online, especially after he mentioned his shift away from local staples like Amala with some fans applauding his discipline while others jokingly mourned his “breakup” with Amala.
One X user, @brtu0_1, reacted humorously, “Broccoli? Don’t worry, if he ever feels hungry properly, he’ll have some amala lol.”
@Olatu125, reacting questioned: “Is Amala heavy?”
@Iam_Adejola wrote, “Well, good to eat healthy, but carbs are needed also, especially for ladies, otherwise every month you’ll be treating iron deficiency anaemia and low sugar deficiency.”
The conversation also carried over to Instagram, where commenters shared mixed views:
@ashabimajek wrote: “Most people don’t know broccoli is one of the best vegetables. It helps prevent cancer.
@shakar_el said: “Health is wealth, but omo I can’t skip amala. Bring all the steak, salmon, and mashed potatoes, but abeg, I still need some amala and pounded yams sometimes.”
@daddyzojie kept it simple: “Health is more important than tribal foods, so I support him.”
Meanwhile, @bigyaadbond offered a sceptical take, saying, “Broccoli is not a naturally occurring food. It’s not as healthy as the natural ewedu. Don’t let the white man fool you; stick to your roots. That’s where your superpower is.”
Whether you’re team broccoli or loyal to your Amala, one thing’s for sure: Olamide’s clean eating era has people talking.
