On July 25, 2025, residents of Bariga in the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area (LGA) woke to discover that two local landmarks have been officially rechristened in honor of Afrobeats superstar Olamide Gbenga Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide “Baddo”. In a move first spotted on social media, Ajidagan Street has been renamed “Olamide Adedeji (Baddo) Street”, while the longtime Charley Boy Bus Stop is now known as the “Olamide Baddo Bus Stop.”
The renaming was confirmed by multiple posts on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. A widely shared X post by user SNEH pointed out that the “Charley Boy Bus Stop within Bariga LCDA has been renamed Olamide Baddo Bus Stop — a legend immortalized,” sparking hundreds of retweets and reactions within hours .
Many Lagosians took to social media to celebrate the honor:
> “Finally, Baddo gets the street he built with his music!” — @bariga_pikin
“I grew up on Ajidagan; now we’re living on Olamide Street. Legends only!” — @LagosLifeOfficial
Despite the fanfare online, neither the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs nor the Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA has issued a formal press release detailing the rationale or statutory process for the renaming. Local government officials typically publish memos for such changes, but no official document has been circulated in the state’s gazette or on its website as of this writing.
The absence of an official statement has led to some speculation about the decision‑making process. In previous street‑renaming exercises, Lagos authorities have emphasized public consultation and heritage preservation. Once confirmed, the changes will also be reflected on digital mapping platforms—residents have already noted edits on Google Maps in the past following similar local government directives.
For longtime fans of Olamide, the dual renaming cements his status as a cultural icon born and raised in Bariga. The rapper, who launched his career in 2010 with the hit single “Eni Duro,” has since released multiple chart‑topping albums under his YBNL Nation label and influenced a generation of street‑pop artists.
As the city awaits an official announcement, many hope that the State Government will seize this moment to celebrate more of its homegrown talent, ensuring due process and broader community engagement in future naming exercises.
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