Mr. Olumide Ogunade, popularly known as ID Cabasa, marked his 50th birthday on July 29, 2025.
🎉 What a milestone! Nigerian music producer extraordinaire Olumide Ogunade, popularly known as ID Cabasa, rang in his 50th birthday on July 29, 2025 with a simple but powerful Instagram post: "Thankful for a new age, a new day and cheers to another 50!"
The heartfelt caption was met with an outpouring of love from fellow artists and fans, including birthday wishes from Kaffy, Illbliss, Eva Alordiah, Fiokee, and more. They celebrated not just his birthday, but his legacy as a pioneer behind countless Afrobeats hits and the rise of artists like 9ice and Olamide.
Half a century and still grooving strong—ID Cabasa's influence clearly hasn't skipped a beat.
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🌟 Artist Development & Mentorship
Discovered and nurtured Olamide, one of Nigeria’s biggest music exports.
Launched the careers of 9ice, Reminisce, Banky W, Lord of Ajasa, and many more through his label, Coded Tunes3.
Created a safe space for young artists to experiment and grow, especially through collectives like The Smiling Head Soldiers and Yabtown Squad.
🎧 Production Style & Musical Innovation
Known for blending hard-hitting drums, Yoruba lyricism, and street authenticity
Produced genre-defining hits like “Gongo Aso” by 9ice, which became a cultural anthem.
Helped shape the sound of early 2000s Nigerian hip-hop and Afropop
🏆 Industry Recognition & Legacy
Honored with special recognition at the 2024 Beatz Awards for his contributions to music production.
Advocated for mental health awareness in the entertainment industry
Totori - Olamide x Wizkid, ID Cabasa [ A smooth, feel-good jam with Wizkid’s vocals, Olamide’s verses, and Cabasa’s signature production.]
Lift Him High - Olamide, ID Cabasa [ A motivational anthem with spiritual undertones and Olamide’s gritty delivery.]
Omo To Shan - Olamide, Wizkid [ One of Olamide’s breakout tracks, produced by ID Cabasa, blending Yoruba rap and Afropop.]
Vision 2020 Remix (Bella Shmurda ft. Olamide)
ID Cabasa helped shape Olamide’s early sound, especially on his debut album Rapsodi. Their chemistry is undeniable—raw, rhythmic, and deeply rooted in the streets.
Happy 50th Birthday to the legendary Olumide Ogunade, a.k.a ID Cabasa! Wishing you more life, good health, and a sound mind as you continue to inspire through music and mentorship. Your beats shaped generations, and your legacy rings louder than any bass drop. Cheers to more grace and greatness ahead! 🎉🥂
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