This is a list of the collaborations that started out as “WTF?” but after listening, changed to “Yasss.” 

Showmetheway 鈥� Cruel Santino and Poco Lee

A collaboration between alt茅 king, Cruel Santino, and hype man, Poco Lee, wasn’t on my bingo card for 2023, but here we are today. Even though , listening to the full version with its unexpected feature is a whole other experience. Poco Lee’s appearance is a blink-and-you-鈥檒l-miss-it moment, but it further amplifies the synthy-owambe fuji music vibe of the song. 

Stand Strong 鈥� Davido and The Sunday Service Choir 

It’s easy to imagine Kanye West’s Sunday Service Choir providing backup to some inspirational song by Cobhams, Asa or Darey Art Alade that’ll get you teary-eyed. But a song with David Adeleke, Nigeria’s very own Shakespeare? No one saw that coming.

Surprisingly, Stand Strong stands out, pun very much intended here, as one of Davido’s best songs to date. Over ten years into his career, the song is a testament to Davido’s growth from Back When to international choirmaster.

All I Ever Wanted 鈥� Asa and Amaarae 

2022 came with many surprises, but listening to Asa and Amaarae vibe on lyrics about hotel sex, eating coochie and five-star diamond dick was lowkey one of the year’s biggest surprises. Having the artiste who made alt茅 music way before it was called alt茅 on a track with one of the sound’s new leading voices was the gift we didn’t know we needed until we got it. 

Every time Burna Boy collaborated with white people 

From rock bands like The Fallout Boys (Sunshine Riptide) and Coldplay (Monsters You Made) to British icons Lily Allen (Heaven’s Gate), Sam Smith (My Oasis) and Ed Sheeran (For My Hand), Burna Boy has built a reputation for the most unhinged international collaborations.

If you think an artiste’s sound won’t work well with Burna’s, that’s the artiste he鈥檒l carry on his head. The best part is his coloniser collabs always slap.听

Coming 鈥� Naira Marley and Busiswa 

Naira Marley and Busiswa’s Coming is everyone’s guilty pleasure. Granted, we can’t play it in our Nigerian homes (or you鈥檒l have to explain doggy style to your parents).

Still, it’s two artistes who lead two very different movements. Naira Marley rules street pop, and Busiswa is the South African queen of house music. Now, we just need someone to erase this Tiny Desk version from the internet and our minds:聽

Crown of Clay 鈥� M.I and Vector 

What if 2Pac and Biggie Smalls squashed their beef and released a song together after years of dragging each other like small gen? That’s what Vector and M.I did when they hooked up with Pheelz for the song, Crown of Clay.

This 2021 collaboration was so unexpected because I can’t imagine working with someone who called me Judas, The Rat. M.I is a much better person than most because the beef would’ve turned to shaki by now. Nice song, though.听

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Beautiful Onyinye 鈥� P-Square and Rick Ross 

P-Square and Rick Ross’ Beautiful Onyinye remix is hands down one of the most random international collaborations ever. Then again, the song came out when Nigerians were willing to take any international collaborations that came their way. Remember Wizkid’s remix of Don’t Dull with Akon? P-Square threw in a random rapper on an audience fave, and now, we can’t listen to the original because the remix is somehow better. 

Sweet in the Middle 鈥� Wurld, Zlatan and Naira Marley 

Only Davido could think of adding Wurld on a Zlatan and Naira Marley feature. After dropping R&B and alt茅-inspired songs like Show You Off and Contagious, Wurld laying vocals alongside two of the biggest names in street pop sounded weird, but Sweet in the Middle became a major bop. Each featured act killed their parts, with Davido’s adlibs tying it together. 

Calm Down 鈥� Rema and Selena Gomez

Before anyone drags me, I’ll drag myself by admitting I didn’t like this Rema and Selena Gomez remix when it first dropped. But you know what? My opinion has changed. 

Although the remix doesn’t even come close to the magic Rema captured on its original, it’s hard not to like it 鈥� especially after hearing it 100 times a day thanks to the radio, TV and social media. 

High 鈥� Adekunle Gold and Davido 

Adekunle Gold’s transition from sweet Orente baby boy to Afropop Zaddy reached an all-time high in 2021 when he dropped High alongside Davido.

While an Adekunle and Wizkid collaboration might’ve sounded very on-brand, something about collaborating with Davido felt off. But that’s exactly what Adekunle needed to complete his transition. High was so good it ended up on our 2021 list of best Amapiano songs.听

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At first, I thought it was from a skit, or one of those viral TikTok sounds, but I knew I鈥檇 heard the name Rexxie before. I figured it had to come from a song or something related. So, with investigative journalism skills that rival the best in the nation, I went to google and typed 鈥淎bi ki pe Rexxie?鈥� Hold your applause, not everyone can be an award-winning journalist. 

The phrase is from Abracadabra, a song by 鈥� you guessed it 鈥� Rexxie featuring Naira Marley and Skiibii. I wasn鈥檛 expecting that song title, but it鈥檚 Nigerian music, you should always expect the unexpected. Now, it鈥檚 not Naira Marley鈥檚 song, but if there鈥檚 one thing we鈥檝e learnt about Naira since he blew up in 2019, it鈥檚 that he will make a tune so catchy, it鈥檒l be stuck in your head. That鈥檚 why if you asked the majority of social media users who use the phrase what the name of the song is, they wouldn’t have an answer for you. Why? Because they鈥檝e not actually listened to the song beyond the Naira Marley snippet.听

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If you don鈥檛 know what 鈥淎bi ki pe Rexxie?鈥� means, it鈥榮 鈥淪hould I call Rexxie?鈥� After listening to the song a couple of times, I鈥檝e realised that Naira Marley wants to turn us into modern day philosophers. That line alone has left me with enough thoughts and theories to outrank Aristotle and Plato. 

Why is Naira Marley calling Rexxie? Does Rexxie owe him money? Rexxie is a producer and Naira is singing on his beat, so it鈥檚 not like Naira Marley is calling Rexxie to come and take over the verse. What then are we calling Rexxie for? Is there something Naira Marley knows that the rest of us are unaware of? Should I beckon upon Rexxie whenever I have problems? Will Rexxie have answers? 

After spending days dissecting it, I鈥檝e come to the conclusion that only one person has the answer to the questions I seek. So, maybe I too should call Rexxie.听

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Here鈥檚 everything we know about the ongoing back and forth between Mohbad, his record label, Marlian Music and its leader, Naira Marley. 

February, 2022: NDLEA arrests and Mohbad鈥� allegations of Marlian Music being after hiss life

On February 24, 2022, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Mohbad alongside his label mate, Zinoleesky after a midnight raid on their residence in Lagos. Giving reasons for the arrest, the that they鈥檇 recovered 鈥渟ome quantities of molly and cannabis鈥� from the six persons they鈥檇 arrested. 

24 hours after his arrest on Friday, 25, 2022, Mohbad was released from NDLEA custody and immediately went on where he told over 20,000 viewers, 鈥淚f I die like this, na Marlian Music and Naira Marley kill me,鈥� among many other accusatory statements about his label hating on him and plotting to kill him. 

March, 2022: Naira Marley lets everyone know that all is well in Marlian HQ

Just five days after accusing his label and Naira Marley of trying to kill him, Mohbad was spotted in on March 2, 2022 with the caption, 鈥淎s a marlian鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

The video also featured Zinoleesky and temporarily put the rumours about trouble in Marlian Music to rest. 

October, 2022: Tensions reach an all time high after Mohbad posts disturbing videos 

On October 5, 2022, the Twitter trend table went apeshit after Mohbad posted a video with him in a white singlet covered with bruises on his back, neck and hand. Not long after that, two other videos turned his tweet into a thread showing more bruises and the attack that caused them. 

The first video 

The second video 

The final video showing the attack 

In his tweets, Mohbad revealed that he鈥檇 been allegedly attacked by Marlian Music after he requested to change his manager (Naira Marley鈥檚 brother), which didn鈥檛 go down well with the label. 

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Not long after 惭辞丑产补诲鈥檚 accusation, Marlian Music head, Naira Marley went on to defend himself and the label, claiming that Mohbad had started the fight as a result of being intoxicated. He further explained that while he wasn鈥檛 present at the start of the fight, he鈥檇 done all he could to settle things between Mohbad and the other guys. 

Naira Marley also reiterated the intoxication accusation in a now deleted tweet where he said, 鈥淢ohbad has a history of getting intoxicated which affects his emotions and actions. #ImNotPerfect. However, all issues would be resolved amicably within the label.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

Not long after Naira Marley鈥檚 live video, fellow artiste, Bella Shmurda tweeted in defence of Mohbad, stating that the Feel Good singer was doing good before he got signed to Marlian Music. 

Responding to Naira Marley鈥檚 Instagram live, Mohbad in a series of tweets sent out that same day, went on to defend himself, sharing a medical condition he鈥檚 currently dealing with while accusing Naira Marley of lying about the whole issue. 

The tweet calling Naira Marley a liar

The tweet revealing he has emergency hypertension

Mohbad also explained that the label has always used his alleged intoxication as a way of burning his accusations against them. Something before Naira Marley went on Instagram live. 

In a final thread discussing the issue, Mohbad explained in detail that his attack had allegedly been coordinated by Naira Marley, his brother Tunde, and a couple of other members of the Marlian crew present at the meeting he had at Naira Marley鈥檚 place, to discuss changing his manager. 

Maintaining his sobriety during the attack, Mohbad ended his statement by revealing that, 鈥淛ustice will soon be served.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

It鈥檚 unclear the direction the case will take or if Mohbad will eventually take legal action. While label vs artist drama is nothing new, the violent nature of the drama between Mohbad and his label is a major cause for concern. 

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The Grammy award winner recently previewed tracks from the album at a show in London (Ayodeji, Lizzie鈥檚 body is not even cold yet) and here鈥檚 all the hot tea I鈥檝e been able to get from people who attended since my own visa didn鈥檛 come on time. 

There鈥檚 an Ayra Starr feature that鈥檒l have everybody in a chokehold 

Ayra Starr wasn鈥檛 playing when she said, 鈥淓 dey rush,鈥� because, omo, her cup has turned into a swimming pool. Just hours after releasing the , the gist getting to us from the late Queen Lizzie鈥檚 compound has it that Ayra is on a banging track off #MLLE. 

Remember how Essence turned Tems into a global superstar? It looks like Ayra Starr is in her emi lo kan era. 

Chances are this album will get you pregnant 

What is it with artists wanting to get everyone pregnant? First, it was CKay with Sad Romance, and now we鈥檙e hearing #MLLE is filled with baby-making music. Cerelac is expensive, dears. Conduct yourselves wisely this winter. 

Watch out for a song called Balance. E get why 

People lucky enough to attend Wizkid鈥檚 show have been going on about a track called Balance. It鈥檚 rare to see a track blow up weeks before it drops, but with how things are going, Balance might just be a hit before it leaves Wizkid鈥檚 memory card. 

Naira Marley on a Wizkid song? O por 

Marlians, arise, don鈥檛 waste your master鈥檚 leg work. The one and only Naira Marley is set to make an appearance on Wizkid鈥檚 #MLLE, and I don鈥檛 know why this collaboration didn鈥檛 happen earlier. Best believe this song is already number one on my Detty December playlist.  

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The album release date is rumoured to be October 29, 2022

No official date has been confirmed yet, but the streets are saying it鈥檒l drop on or before October 29, 2022. Honestly, it sounds very on brand, considering Made in Lagos dropped on October 30, 2020. One way or the other, this album must drop this year or we protest. 

This album is for lovers. Single people, please leave this place

Beyonc茅 has asked us to get cuffed up this season, and now it looks like Wizkid鈥檚 #MLLE will be our final reminder to find a significant other before matching pyjamas season starts in December. This is a challenge I鈥檓 willing to tackle head-on, which means I have approximately 30 days to fall in love. 

There鈥檚 a Travis Scott feature on the album 

Wizkid is known for big international features, so it鈥檚 not shocking that Travis Scott is on #MLLE. I can bet it鈥檚 just the first of many international collaborations on the project. 

There鈥檚 a song that has something to do with flowers and it slaps 

Is the name of this song Flower, or is it about flowers? These are the critical questions, and I feel it鈥檚 time we enlist the CIA, FBI, NAFDAC, EFCC and Kiki Mordi to do some serious investigations. Ayodeji, confess!

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With new music dropping every day, the shelf-life of slang has reduced. So befpre the current crop of popular slangs fade away, let鈥檚 find out the artists responsible for them.

1. E Choke聽

Yes, Shakespeare wrote about two annoying lovers who drank sniper. But did he come up with one of the most iconic slangs of all time? No. Once you like something, the first thing that comes to mind is E Choke. It could be a song or a bomb ass outfit; omo, anything can choke you these days. If you’re feeling like a baddie, follow it with E restrict airflow or Who dey breet? Once again, Davido >>>>>>>Shakespeare.

2. Ma Fo

Naira Marley made this slang popular with his 2019 song of the same name. Yoruba people will tell you Ma Fo means “don’t break it”, but marlians will look you in the eye and tell you it means “Don’t be intimidated or afraid”, and honestly, I’ll go with the latter.听

3. Zazoo聽

No one knows what it means, but it’s provocative, and it gets the people going! If you know the meaning of Zazoo, please step forward and teach me. Portable, how far? Let’s run these extra moral lessons. 

4. Opor聽

This list has so many people attached that it’s crazy. From the Naira Marley song of the same name that features Zlatan and Lil Kesh to the other Rexxie version that features Zlatan (again) and Ladipoe, collaborations with this word, omo, o por.听

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5. Aza

Making a massive comeback on features with Wizkid on Fake Love, Tiwa Savage on Lova Lova and Davido on Aza, 2018 was undoubtedly the return of Duncan Mighty. While all these songs slapped, Aza featuring the DMW was the one that introduced us to this slang. Apparently, saying the word account is too much work for us these days, so we had to shorten it. 

6. E Be Tins聽

You’ve probably said E be tins once or twice and sighed right after if you live in Nigeria. Even though this was already common, it took Dremo making a song about it for the slang to actually stick. Truly and truly, e really be tins on the streets these days. 

7. Gege

You must hear someone shouting Gege anywhere you see people dancing. While its origin is debatable, it sounds like the short form of another slang, Mayorkun’s “This bread no be Agege.” If it is, then Mayrokun needs to get his flower for introducing us to this sick hype sound.  

8. Watimagbo聽

Davido strikes again! Gen Zs have been rinsing Watimagbo and who can blame them. Dropping this gem on High with Adekunle Gold, Davido reminds us that he’s not our mate, and we should’ve heard about his doings by now. But for those who aren’t familiar, they’ll soon find out. 

9. Gbe body e

Nigerians love a good motivational slang, and Gbe body e provides peak motivation. Made popular by Zlatan on Killin Dem with Burna Boy, this slang provides ginger that goes beyond dancing or having fun. When life hits, it’s necessary to gbe body no matter what.听

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As I said, chaos is nothing new to the Lagos-born, Peckham-raised artist. Between 2018 and 2019, Naira Marley’s ascension to the top of the charts and social media conversations saw him go through police and , court sittings, social media backlash (or praise, depending on what side you’re on), sold-out shows, and countless hits. Between May and September of 2019 alone, he dropped the certified bangers, Am I A Yahoo Boy, Soapy, Opotoyi, Pxta, Tesumole and Mafo. 

It doesn’t matter whether or not I subscribe to the Marlian way of life; it’s hard to deny the unstoppable force that is Naira Marley. The man drops a song, and suddenly, you can’t escape it. From rowdy bus stops to bougie clubs, Naira Marley is everywhere all at once. He is a movement. 

With this much controversy, Naira Marley is not your conventional star. Going by his antics and shocking lyrics, this is the type of artist parents would ban their kids from listening to in a heartbeat. So why are we still obsessed with Naira Marley? 

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One thing about Naira Marley that I recently discovered is how he taps into the dramatic chaos of some of the artists before him. Artists that we loved. Think back to Terry G’s Free Madness era and how the unhinged star had all of us in a chokehold. Then there’s early Timaya 鈥� not the mellow Cold Outside Timaya Gen Zs know today, but the one that frowned on all his album covers and sang about the killings in Bayelsa state. I also feel the need to add the king of the streets, Olamide, whose decision to name his record label Yahoo Boy No Laptop (YBNL) was a major conversation back in the day. Naira Marley leans into this feeling of nostalgia where everything and everyone was extra. Think Cruel Santino, but comprehensible. And it’s not just the music; it’s the energy鈥攖he rebellious energy of the ones that came before. 

This rebellious energy is arguably why Naira Marley gets a pass, especially with a generation that is tired of being told what to do. While Naira Marley had built a massive fanbase before the #EndSARS protests of 2020, it took the protests happening for me to finally understand why he was such a modern day rockstar. Agreeing with his alleged lifestyle or not, his entire existence and success are a big middle finger to the powers that be, especially the police and other security agencies. And with more young Nigerians feeling the need to rage against the system, it makes sense for Naira Marley to be placed on an artistic pedestal. After all, it feels good to see someone beat the system over and over again. 

Antics and controversy aside, the music still matters to me. And while I still describe myself as Marlian-adjacent, the music doesn’t slap like it used to. The shock value and repetitive beats have worn off, and now, I want more. The thing is, I know he’s capable of delivering. God’s Timing Is The Best has its moments, but I expected better from a debut album that was due like four years ago. When Naira Marley came on the scene, we didn’t have the Zinoleeskeys, MohBads or Zlatans killing the game and blurring the lines between the streets and our playlists. So to keep up, our favourite rebel might have to reinvent his sound because shock value won鈥檛 do much  for you in a time where Nigerians move on quickly. 

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“A person who does not know where his mates are succeeding will just die for nothing.” African proverb (and if it’s not African, take it like that).

While you are here crying out of poverty, people are cashing out seriously with very little work. How? By tattooing the face of a celebrity on their bodies!

Oh please don’t be scared. Me I know how you can do it that you will cash out.

Let me teach you.

a. Identify the celebrity that will be your cash machine.

Important qualities to look for:

b. Find those ones that are very active on social media. Any small matter, they chook mouth.

If you pick someone like Genevieve Nnaji, I’m sorry, but you have just wasted a portion of your body that you cannot get back.

c. Target Yoruba socialites (Don’t make me mention anybody’s name, plis), Yoruba Nollywood actors and actresses. You know, find your way into that circle.

d. You can also target politicians or Nigeria as a whole. You may not get money oh, but at least you will have donated your body to a worthless cause.

But enough of this shalaye. HOW DO YOU CASH OUT FROM YOUR TATTOOS??

Word on the street is that a celebrity tattoo can fetch you between N100K to N1m. Imagine that. ONE MILLION NAIRA. Just to do this?

Best believe I’ll cover myself completely in like 68 tattoos. N1m x 68 = N68m. That is, N68,000,000.

But your village people can manifest at that time sha. And things can go wrong for you, just like it did for my madam here.

Apparently, she got a tattoo of Bobrisky. While she was waiting for cashout so she can go and ball, her father disowned her. As if her condition could not get even poorer, Bobrisky did not acknowledge her.

Alexa, play ‘Problem.’

But her guardian angel did not overdose on Fufu. Bobrisky finally responded.

Another good example is my homegirl, MandyKiss, who tattooed Naira Marley on her leg and became an ‘internet sensation’.

How so? Naira Marley followed her back on Instagram! If that is not enough clout, then I don’t know what it is.

So, there you have it. Pick your target and tattoo away.

Jah be with you.

But can you imagine WAP as a song? Well, we can. And here’s what would happen if it was one.

1. For starters, it would be sung by Saint Janet, not Cardi B.

The title would be something like “Ariya WAP“. Or “Obo Tutu.” If you don’t understand what that is, please ask a friend to tell you. I will not be the one to lead you into sin.

2. There would be a remix, and it would feature Naira Marley, not Megan Thee Stallion.

Naira Marley will now add lyrics like:

To ba doko ma l’ole, WAP.
Even me I get WAP, WAP.
Omoge shey you go wap?
Oya, wa ba mi n’ile, make I no go do soapy. WAP

3. The lyrics will then annoy the morality police in Nigeria.

I won’t mention names, but expect a LOT of tweets on how Nigerian youths have lost focus to concentrate on fruitless things like sex. (As if sex does not produce fruits when fertilization occurs).

4. Sha, the song will not be played on radio.

But Nigerians like bad-bad things, so the lyrics video will gather an insane number of views, and it will trend for days.

5. Because they have coconut heads, Saint Janet and Naira Marley will shoot a video for the song.

Ladies in bikini, a lot of soap water, synthetic eyelashes, Naira Marley with a beltless trouser, Saint Janet serving retired Sugar Mummy realness.

6. The National Film and Video Censors Board will now vex and kuku ban the video.

And for reasons beyond human explanation, Naira Marley will be declared wanted by law enforcement agencies. Yes, Naira Marley is almost always having an issue with them, but imagine being arrested on top of WAP. Ordinary WAP.

7. By the way, the locals will jam the song until it becomes irritating.

Fuji remix will be in excess. DJ 4kasibe, DJ Lamba, DJ JiMasun will produce mixtapes with it, and one of these DJs will play it at somebody’s wedding ceremony where the entire crowd will go wild and leave there wondering if the bride has a WAP and how did the DJ know this.

It’s all going to be a mess, really. But in 10 years time, WAP will be resurrected on Twitter as a meme.

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1. If I Die Young by The Band Perry

We know that you have grown old and you don’t fear anything again. But your parents still have a lot of fears. So if you love yourself, please don’t ever sing this song at home. Why? The lyrics speak for themselves:

If I die young bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song

—

2. Jailer by Asa

Yes, Asa falls into the category of artistes accepted by Nigerian parents. But see ehn, one time I sang this part at home:

I’m in chains you’re in chains too
I wear uniforms and you wear uniforms too
You’re a prisoner too Mr Jailer

I have fears you have fears too
I will die, you sef go die too

That was all the ammunition my father needed to say that I was possessed, singing songs about being a prisoner and wanting to go to jail and die. Why couldn’t I sing songs about being rich? Why do I like to curse myself? See ehn, it was an experience I will never forget.

3. If I Die (Make You No Cry For Me) by Da Grin

Imagine singing this in front of your Yoruba parents. Do you really want to die? They just might assist you with small transport fare to meet your God.

4. Everything by Naira Marley

Especially, toba doko malole or whatever that death sentence of a song is called. It’s like confessing your atrocities, because your parents will then ask you how you know what an oko is. Aren’t you supposed to be holy and pure?

PS: The only oko I know is farm. Don’t corrupt me, dears.

5. The entire discography of Saint Janet.

Not sure if any young person still sings this madam today, but if you’re planning to, it might be time to perish that idea. It will likely end in tears.

6. Everything by Obesere. In fact, the name Obesere is forbidden in a Nigerian home.

I’m so sure that this man’s return must have triggered anxiety in Nigerian parents. To them, he is nothing but a corrupting influence and their holy children will be tainted. Remember how they hid his tapes from you back then? They probably don’t know that you will grow up to become an Obesere intern. Sha don’t sing his song near them.

Did I leave any song out? Tell me in the comments!

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In this year of our Lord, how are sexist Nigerian songs still a thing? Pretend we didn’t ask that. The answer is obvious: Misogyny is fire in this country.

Anyway, since it is women’s month, we made a list of a few songs that fall under this category. The misogyny in these songs is so bad, many women will not listen to them.

1. Falz’s Child of The World

The song is a Nollywood trope and that’s that about that. It talks about a good girl who was raped at a young age and then becomes a runs girl. If you listen closely, there’s a load of victim blaming and very little about the abuser, an uncle who raped her. And it is for this reason women hate it. Read more .

2. Kizz Daniel’s Pak n GO

This song is on top of every woman’s list. If you do not pay attention to lyrics, you probably want to pay attention to this one because the beat is perfect for a night out with your girls. Almost everything about the song is sexist. But you know what takes the crown? This part: “O l’omoge biggy-biggy, when will you marry eh? Until your bobby touch your belle oh?”

3. Oritsefemi’s Igbeyawo

This song is definitely stuck in some century that is certainly not the 21st century. If you’re not Yoruba and do not understand Yoruba, you’ve probably been jamming this song and enjoying it, especially at Nigerian weddings and other kinds of parties.

A translation of the first verse of the lyrics is enough to tell you that this song belongs in the dustbin: “Wife, listen to your husband, prepare food on time, fetch water on time, wash clothes on time, GIVE SEX ON TIME????” It doesn’t end there. In fact, he tells women that it’s what we neglect that another person will pick up.

4. Yeba by Kizz Daniel

Some songs should come with trigger warnings because, I don’t see the point of this line in this song: “Uncle, stop touching.” It clearly shows someone is not comfortable. Yet it is said so, so casually. While the beat of the song is delightful and upbeat, that line triggers lots of women, especially women who have experienced some form of sexual assault. What’s worse is that he was called out for this nonsense lyrics and went on to justify it with the tweet below. Kiss or Kizz Daniel, please.

There are a lot of sexist Nigerian songs, but we’ll stop here. Did we miss any song? Add to the list! Let’s compile them until the government sees this and bans them.