Francis Odega recounts work experience with Olamide

Nollywood actor Francis Odega has opened up on his work experience with afrobeats star Olamide,  and how his famous catchphrase “Gerara here” gained popularity.

While speaking on the Where Is The Lie podcast, the 56-year-old Comic actor revealed that Olamide reached out to him before using his line in his song with Lil Kesh. He explained that he granted the singer permission to use his voice in the hit song, adding that he was greatly compensated.

Odega further revealed that the collaboration earned him numerous endorsements as well as international recognition.

“Olamide called me and he paid me in dollar. For him to use my voice and line ‘Gerara here’ and ‘You don’t know nothing’ in Lil Kesh’s song. Although at that time I was in South Africa. So they asked whether they can lift my voice. I said YES. Who no call me when ‘Gerara here’ was trending, even Bracket Yori Yori. Even Snoop Dogg and 50 cent reposted me.
I then got a whole lot of endorsements. I was once Etisalat ambassador. For three years I was with them. I went to South Africa and did DStv adverts,” he stated.