I’m laid back, not shy, Olamide clarifies misconception

Rapper Olamide has addressed the misconception surrounding his personality, clarifying that he’s often misunderstood as being shy when, in fact, he’s just laid back.

In a recent interview on Ada’s Room podcast, Baddo shed light on the difference between the two, explaining that shyness implies a lack of confidence and charisma, whereas his laid-back nature is a deliberate choice to prioritise his energy.

“One thing I wish people could understood about me is I am not shy, I am just laid back,” he said.

The host asked: “What is the difference between shy and laid back?”

Olamide responded: “Shy is when you don’t have the confidence and the charisma to stand people or look them in the eye or have conversations with them.

“But being laid back is you just don’t want to be bothered. People think I am shy but I am not.”