In a move to celebrate homegrown talent and cultural icons, the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State has renamed the widely known ‘Charly Boy’ bus stop in honour of renowned rapper and music executive, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Badoo.
The announcement was made by the outgoing council chairman, Kolade Alabi David, on the final day of his administration.
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He explained that the gesture was part of a broader initiative to recognise individuals who have elevated the council’s profile both nationally and internationally through their creativity and impact.
“As an administration, we took our time to reflect on a number of our people who have put the name of our local council out on the global map through their respective God-given talents and craft, as well as eminent personalities in our Nation and our beloved state and Local Council who have contributed immensely to the development of our Nation and our State,” Alabi stated.
“Today, we will be officially renaming streets in honour of the legacies.”
In addition to the tribute to Olamide, Alabi revealed that Ilaje Road has been renamed in honour of Juju music legend, King Sunny Adé, as part of the council’s efforts to immortalize cultural trailblazers.
Olamide, who hails from Bariga, has long been celebrated as one of the most impactful figures in the Nigerian music industry.
With over a decade of success and numerous accolades to his name, he has remained a prominent force in shaping the country’s urban music landscape and global image.Other renamed streets include:
• Ilaje Road → King Sunny Ade Road
• Bariga Road → Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way
• Community Road, Akoka → Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Road
• Ajidagan Street → Olamide Adedeji (Baddo) Street
• Ifeanyi Street → Abolore Akande (9ice) Street
• Ayodele Street, Ladi-Lak → Tony Tetuila Street
• Ilojo Crescent, Obanikoro → Bukayo Saka Street.
The changes come just weeks after Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA also renamed 24 streets in its jurisdiction.
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