He rose to prominence in 2012 after releasing the lead single "Like to Party" from his debut studio album, L.I.F.E (2013). In 2017, Burna Boy signed with Bad Habit/Atlantic Records in the United States and Warner Music Group internationally. His third studio album Outside (2018) marked his major-label debut. In 2019, he won Best International Act at the 2019 BET Awards
Damini Ogulu was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.[5] His father managed a welding company and his mother worked as a translator. Benson Idonije is his grandfather.[6] Ogulu grew up in southern Nigeria
Burna Boy's fourth studio album African Giant was released on July 26, 2019. It has been supported by six singles: "Gbona", "On the Low", Killin Dem", "Dangote", "Anybody" and "Pull Up". He began recording the album in 2018. He told Billboard magazine that the album is his most personal yet. He first revealed plans to release the album in April 2019, and held a private listening session in Los Angeles. Photos and videos from the listening session were shared on social media. African Giant was initially announced as a 16-track album.
In order to promote the album, Burna Boy will headline the African Giant Returns tour, the second leg of his African Giant tour
Collateral Damage
Burna Boy Lyrics
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And Governor go dey chop
And President go dey chop
When dem say make we jump, we go jump
Ambassador go dey chop
And President go dey chop
And Governor go dey chop
When dey say make we jump, we go jump
No be for here wey dem born Jesus ehee
My country problem e pass Jesus
Because na we be our own problem ehee
Na who go come reason well? (well, well, well)
(Oya dey there ooo)
Ambassador go dey chop (dey there ooo)
And Governor go dey chop (dey there ooo)
And President go dey chop (dey there ooo)
When dey say make we jump, we go jump (dey there ooo)
Some people go somersault (dey there ooo)
Dem get headache we go drink Panadol (dey there ooo)
Meanwhile president go dey chop (dey there ooo)
And Governor go dey chop
Now who? now who dey here?
Money dey here
The Thiefi thiefi come major
Wey make the suffer come dey here?
Suffer yapa mukutun, brukutum
Wey dey make people sukun
Tukutum, won ni inu won o dun
Brukutum, suffer yapa mutukum
The people do you well well
And dem dey laugh you well well
And dem dey see as e deh sele
Them sef dey flenjor well well
Yeah, yeah ooh
My people suffer well well
Police dey slap here well well
Hungry dey wire dem well well
Oluwa oluwa oluwa ooo
(Oya dey there ooo)
Ambassador go dey chop (dey there ooo)
And Governor go dey chop (dey there ooo)
And President go dey chop (dey there ooo)
When dey say make we jump, we go jump (dey there ooo)
Some people go somersault (dey there ooo)
Dem get headache we go drink Panadol (dey there ooo)
Meanwhile president go dey chop (dey there ooo)
And Governor go dey chop
My people serve they fear too much
We fear the thing we no see
One day all of us go die
We always get reason to fear
Fight for your right o you go to fear
Police go slap you,you go to fear
Fight for your pikin dem no go to fear
You go to fear fear fear
(Oya dey there ooo)
Ambassador go dey chop (dey there ooo)
And Governor go dey chop (dey there ooo)
And President go dey chop (dey there ooo)
When dey say make we jump, we go jump (dey there ooo)
Some people go somersault (dey there ooo)
Dem get headache we go drink Panadol (dey there ooo)
Meanwhile president go dey chop (dey there ooo)
And Governor go dey chop
The song "Collateral Damage" by Burna Boy touches on the current state of affairs in Nigeria, specifically on the problem of corruption and the government's inability to provide basic services to its citizens. The lyrics talk about how politicians at different levels of government are more concerned with filling their own pockets than caring for the people they represent. In the first verse, Burna Boy notes that regardless of what the people are asked to do, they will jump, and it is the politicians who will benefit from their actions. He also alludes to the fact that the suffering of Nigerians is worse than what Jesus went through, and that the citizens have become their own problem because they have allowed their leaders to conduct themselves with impunity.
In the second verse, Burna Boy notes the irony of the situation, where there is so much money in Nigeria, but the people are still suffering. He questions why thieves who cause suffering are major players while the people who suffer are left to deal with the consequences. He laments that people continue to suffer, with no relief in sight, while politicians and others who benefit from the suffering of others continue to live life to the fullest.
The chorus emphasizes the themes of the song, addressing the problem of corruption by highlighting how those in power live lavishly while the people suffer. The song speaks to the Buhari administration's slogan of 'Change,' the need to lead lives worthy of emulation, and ensuring that the common person has access to the basics of life at all times.
Line by Line Meaning
Ambassador go dey chop
High-ranking officials are benefitting financially
And Governor go dey chop
Politicians at state level are also benefitting financially
And President go dey chop
The president and other federal officials are also benefitting financially
When dem say make we jump, we go jump
People will blindly obey orders given to them by these officials
No be for here wey dem born Jesus ehee
Our country's problems are bigger than the ones faced by Jesus when he was born
My country problem e pass Jesus
Our country's issues are more complex and severe than those faced by Jesus
Because na we be our own problem ehee
We are the cause of our own problems
Na who go come reason well? (well, well, well)
Who will think critically to solve these issues?
Some people go somersault
Some people will suffer dire consequences
Dem get headache we go drink Panadol
People will try to ignore problems they can't solve
Meanwhile president go dey chop (dey there ooo)
While people struggle to survive, officials at the highest level will continue to benefit financially
Now who? now who dey here?
Who is responsible for solving these problems?
Money dey here
There is wealth in our country
The Thiefi thiefi come major
Corruption is a major issue
Wey make the suffer come dey here?
Why are there so many people suffering?
Suffer yapa mukutun, brukutum
There is widespread suffering
Wey dey make people sukun
Causing people to be unhappy and stressed
Tukutum, won ni inu won o dun
We are overwhelmed by our problems
Brukutum, suffer yapa mutukum
The suffering is too much
The people do you well well
People treat you well
And dem dey laugh you well well
They also mock and ridicule you
And dem dey see as e deh sele
They witness your struggles
Them sef dey flenjor well well
Even these officials enjoy lavish lifestyles
My people suffer well well
My people are suffering immensely
Police dey slap here well well
Police brutality is rampant
Hungry dey wire dem well well
People are starving
My people serve they fear too much
My people are too scared
We fear the thing we no see
We are scared of the unknown
One day all of us go die
We will all eventually die
We always get reason to fear
We constantly face reasons to be scared
Fight for your right o you go to fear
We must stand up for our rights even if it is dangerous
Police go slap you,you go to fear
We live in fear of police brutality
Fight for your pikin dem no go to fear
We must fight for a better future for our children
You go to fear fear fear
We live in constant fear
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, Kelvin Peters
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chaleinstitute7189
Oya dey there o
Ambassador go dey chop ( dey there o)
and governor go dey chop
and president go dey chop
When dey say make you chop you go chop
No be for here dem born Jesus
My country problem e pass Jesus
No do no do
Because na we be our own problem
Na who go come reason well well well
Oya dey there o....
ambassador go dey chop
and governor go dey chop
and president go dey chop
When dey say make you chop you go chop
Some people go summersault
dem get headache you go drink panadol
meanwhile president go dey chop
and governor go dey chop
Na who na who dey here
Money dey here
The theify thiefy come major
and then the suffer come dey here
suffer yapa mutuku bukutu
wey dey make people sunku tukutun
wo ni inun won odun bukutu
suffer yapa mutuku bukutu
mukutu mukutu
dem no dey treat you well well
dem go dey laugh you well well
and I dey see as e dey shele
as dem dey flenjo well well
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah o
my people suffer well well
police dey slap you well well
hungry dey wire dem well well
well well well well well
Oya dey there o....
ambassador go dey chop
and governor go dey chop
and president go dey chop
When dey say make you chop you go chop
Some people go summersault
dem get headache you go drink panadol
meanwhile president go dey chop
and governor go dey chop
My people sef dey fear too much
we fear the thing we no see
one day all of us go die
we always get reason to fear
fight for your right o you go dey fear
police go slap you, you go dey fear
fight for your pikin dem you go dey fear
you go dey fear fear fear
Oya dey there o
ambassador go dey chop
and governor go dey chop
and president go dey chop
When dey say make you chop you go chop
Some people go summersault
dem get headache you go drink panadol
meanwhile president go dey chop
and governor go dey chop
Meanwhile president go dey chop
and governor go dey chop
(1. "dey there o" is sarcastic mockery of people who sit back and watch
2. "dey chop" means to eat in this case it is used in reference to looting the commonwealth
3. Suffer Yapa mutuku...."means there is plenty suffering
4. Won ni inun won odun is Yoruba for "they say they arent happy)
@truthtube1673
[Verse 3]
My people serve they fear too much
We fear the thing we no see
One day all of us go die
We always get reason to fear
Fight for your right o you go to fear
Police go slap you,you go to fear
Fight for your pikin dem no go to fear
You go to fear fear fear
See how relevant this verse is today. Is burna trying to tell us something
@jaasielm
Pop smoke got me here, he was dancing to this..๐ฅ๐ฏโน๏ธ
@samtheharvester6188
RIP pop, thats why I'm here as well.
@dominique3185
same
@qx760
Same๐๐
@rinsoul255
Yep
@rinsoul255
Its sad
@laifakumo8183
This song perfectly describes Nigeria's heart breaking situation, but Nigerians are waking up!! #EndSWAT #EndSARS
@nnennachristine269
๐ฅบ๐ฅบ๐ณ๐ฌ
@CJMusashi87
Have anyone noticed that Nigerians make some damn good dancehall music even including artist Rotimi ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
@nnennachristine269
@@CJMusashi87 yessssss