His presidential campaign was the subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary "Bobi Wine: The People's President".
Number 1
Bobi Wine Lyrics
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Ma story a ma story and every man have a story man, sing,
Well this is what the world have been
Waiting for, the ghetto gladiator, the nubian
Check this
I was a simple ghetto yute with desires and
Fantasies hopes and wishes to ride in benezes
Coz Inna di ghetto everyone is a superstar
Abaremelako bebo abamalako
Ababiroberamu bebasiranirayo
Enguudo kwetwayitanga Nga tutambuza bigere
Ze enguudo zezimu kwetuvugiraaaaah
Kyenva nvimba, kyenva ngalyaaaaah (Nengalya, now am living ma future)
Nenvimbaaaaayi (Alalalaleee)
Olwo nenzimbaaayi (Vimba)
Coz we are number one
We are number one (Bona bona bagambe abo)
Number one (bakimanye)
Number one (bona bona bagambe abo)
Feeling nice os not a crime
Especially when i spend that money yo
Ma money yo, that i work hard to get
Siyinza butalya zaaangeeee
Kubanga nze zinteganya
Ezange zinteganya, kanziryeee
Well then
I don't believe magic
I don't believe in witch craft
I don't believe in superman n all superstition
I don't believe dat monnie will fall down from heaven
But i believe nti z'okola olina ozilya nalo
Ffe abazikoze tugende tuzilye
Tuzimekete bekiluma bafe
Kubanga eyo mu ghetto
Gyetwaava eyo mu ghetto
Tetwavimbanga kati saawa yakuviiimbaaaaah
Kyenva nvimba,
Kyenva ngalyaaaaah (Nengalya now say, now am living ma future)
Nenvimbaaaaayi (Alalalaleee)
Olwo nenzimbaaayi (Vimba)
Coz we are number one
We are number one (We number one nonono, Bona bona bagambe abo)
Number one (Bagambe, bakimanye)
Number one (bagambe, bona bona bagambe abo)
Yeah
Navio, i went from a boy to a man
From a rapper to abrand
From solo to a clan
A shilling to a grand, a finger to a hand
I partnered to some brand
With more contracts i expand
With rapping to some ugaflow
Back into a ugaknow
(Fumbe!)
You dont need ma number
You got ma number 1
We are number one (Yeah,Eh ohhh)
We no play number two (Eh ohhh)
No no no way (Eh ohhh)
Say we are superstar
A ghetto superstar
Say We are play number one (Eh ohhh)
Every song is a super hit(Eh ohhh)
And we are superish (Eh ohhh)
Kyenva nvimba, kyenva ngalyaaaaah (Am living ma future time)
Nenvimbaaaaayi
Olwo nenzimbaaayi (Vimba)
Coz we are number one
We are number one (Bona bona bagambe abo)
Number one (kano kavimbo kange naawe oh nay nay)
Eh oh
All the ghetto youth,
This is your time tukuvimba
Kati vimba
Put yo hands up
If yo trying to be number one
Yo struggling n hustling
Yo got to know put yo hands up now (We are number one now,
Nobody can beat we, nobody beta done we, no body broader Dan we)
The song "Number 1" by Bobi Wine is an uplifting and inspiring ode to the struggle and resilience of those growing up in the ghetto. The song begins with Bobi declaring that everyone has a story to tell, and he goes on to share his own. As a young man in the ghetto, Bobi dreamt of driving a Mercedes-Benz but quickly discovered that in the ghetto, everyone is already a superstar. Despite the challenges of growing up in poverty, he believed in himself and his ability to work hard to achieve his dreams.
The chorus of the song is a declaration that Bobi and his community are "number one." They are proud of who they are and what they have accomplished despite the odds, and they know that they are destined for greatness. The verse by Navio adds to this message, emphasizing that hard work and dedication can lead to success and that collaborations with other talented artists can expand one's opportunities.
Overall, "Number 1" is a message of hope and resilience, encouraging those who are struggling to keep pushing forward and believing in themselves. It highlights the strength and talent of the ghetto community and serves as a reminder that anyone can achieve greatness with hard work and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Ma story a ma story and every man have a story man, sing,
My story is my story and everyone has their own story to tell, so let's sing it out loud.
Well this is what the world have been
The world has been waiting for me, the ghetto gladiator, the Nubian.
Waiting for, the ghetto gladiator, the nubian
The world has been waiting for me, a fighter from the ghetto, a proud African.
I was a simple ghetto yute with desires and
I used to be a regular youth from the ghetto with dreams and expectations.
Fantasies hopes and wishes to ride in benezes
I had dreams of owning a luxury car like a Mercedes-Benz.
Coz Inna di ghetto everyone is a superstar
In the ghetto, everyone has their own way of shining like a star.
Abaremelako bebo abamalako
Some have money and some don't have it.
We are number one (Bona bona bagambe abo)
We are the best and everyone should know it.
Feeling nice os not a crime
It's okay to feel happy and content with what you have.
Especially when i spend that money yo
Especially when I spend the money that I worked hard to earn.
But i believe nti z'okola olina ozilya nalo
I believe that if you work hard, you will be able to eat and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Ffe abazikoze tugende tuzilye
Let's go and enjoy what we have worked hard for.
Kubanga eyo mu ghetto
Because this is the life we have in the ghetto.
Kyenva nvimba,
I am full of hope and confidence,
Kyenva ngalyaaaaah (Nengalya, now am living ma future)
I am now living in my future, fulfilling my dreams.
Navio, i went from a boy to a man
Navio, I grew up and matured into a man.
From a rapper to abrand
From being just a rapper, I became a brand.
You dont need ma number
You don't need my phone number,
You got ma number 1
You already have me as your number one supporter.
All the ghetto youth,
To all the youth living in the ghetto,
This is your time tukuvimba
This is your time to rise up and shine,
Yo struggling n hustling
If you are going through a difficult time and working hard,
Yo got to know put yo hands up now
You need to raise your hands up and show that you are ready to be number one.
Writer(s): Bobi Wine, Peter Navio, Nubian Lee
Contributed by Elizabeth H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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His songs keeps me moving and hustling
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If you are here in 2090 just know you are missing a man known as Bobi wine who spread the gospel of democracy in his music.
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