Le Kwa Ukwu
Iyanya Lyrics


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Coublon coublon coublon
It's lyanya
Mama mama eh mama mama ma eh
To the left to the right to the left to the right
It's lyanya

Shake it
Mama le kwa ukwu
Oya roll it
Le kwa ukwu
I like the way you control it
Mama le kwa ukwu
Oya shake it
Nna le kwa ukwu ehn

I like the way you roll
Ahn lele ahn lele
You dey make me loose control
Ah lele ahn lele
Baby let me know
Ah lele ahn lele

Mama mama mama
Yes you are a winner sweetheart
You deserve some loving
The way you moving your body from left and right
You go wound somebody o
Nna le kwa ukwu
Look how the men dem look at you
Everybody just feeling you
Just feeling you
Eh le mama mama
You go like to dey palaga
Chop the banana one time
Come and chop the banana
To the left to the right
To the left to the right
To the left to the right

Shake it
Mama le kwa ukwu shake it o no no no
Shake it o no no no Mama le kwa ukwu
I like the way you control it loose control no no no
Mama le kwa ukwu
Shake it nna le kwa ukwu

Said l like the way you roll
Ah lele ahn lele
You dey make me loose control
Ahn lele ahn lele
Said l like the way you roll
Ahn lele ahn lele
You dey make me loose control
Ahn lele ahn lele
Omo sare wole
Wa lo gbo gede
Omo je ka lo se
Sare wole
Wa lo gb'ogede
Omo je ka lo se

Mama mama
You like to dey palaga
Come and chop the banana
Come and chop the banana
To the left to the right
To the left to the right
To the left to the right

Shake it
Mama le kwa ukwu shake it o no no no
Shake it o no no no le kwa ukwu
l swear that I like the way you control it loose control no no no
Mama le kwa ukwu
Shake it nna le kwa ukwu

Said l like the way you roll
Ah lele ahn lele
You dey make me loose control
Ahn lele ahn lele
Said l like the way you roll
Ah lele ahn lele
You dey make me loose control
Ahn lele ahn lele
Briiiii
Mama le kwa ukwu leggo
Mama le kwa ukwu
Mama le kwa ukwu
Sheyman on the mix
Mama le kwa ukwu
Mama le kwa ukwu
Mama le kwa ukwu
Mama le kwa ukwu
It's lyanya




Mama le kwa ukwu
Mama le kwa ukwu mama le kwa ukwu

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Iyanya's song "Le Kwa Ukwu" pay homage to a woman's curves and the way she moves her body. The song is upbeat and danceable, with a melody that matches the rhythm of hip-swinging and booty-shaking. The chorus repeats the phrase "Mama le kwa ukwu," which means "Mama, shake your waist" in Igbo, a Nigerian language. Throughout the song, Iyanya praises the woman's ability to control her curves and make men go crazy with desire. He compliments her on the way she moves from side to side and expresses his admiration for her with phrases like "You go wound somebody," which means "You drive men wild."


The lyrics of "Le Kwa Ukwu" represent a cultural appreciation for the female form and a celebration of African dance. The song's style blends traditional and contemporary elements, fusing hip-hop beats with African rhythms. Iyanya's lyrics draw from his Nigerian heritage, creating an ode to the sensual power of a woman's body. Overall, the song is an energetic celebration of African music and culture, encouraging listeners to dance and let their bodies move freely.


Line by Line Meaning

Coublon coublon coublon
The song is produced by Coublon


It's lyanya
The singer is Iyanya


Mama mama eh mama mama ma eh
Referring to a lady with respect, he praises her


To the left to the right to the left to the right
Asking the woman to dance


Shake it
Suggesting that the lady shake her body


Mama le kwa ukwu
Telling the woman to shake her waist


Oya roll it
Asking the lady to roll her waist


Le kwa ukwu
Encouraging the woman to shake her waist more


I like the way you control it
The singer admires how the lady moves her body


Nna le kwa ukwu ehn
Nna means father, showing the excitement and admiration of the singer


You dey make me loose control
The lady is making the singer lose control


Baby let me know
Asking the lady to tell him how she does it


Yes you are a winner sweetheart
Complimenting the lady


You deserve some loving
Suggesting that the lady deserves love


You go wound somebody o
Referring to how the lady is attracting attention


Look how the men dem look at you
Showing how the men are admiring the lady


Everybody just feeling you
Everyone is enjoying watching the lady dance


Eh le mama mama
Calling the lady with respect


You go like to dey palaga
Asking the lady if she likes to play


Chop the banana one time
Suggesting that they should have sex


To the left to the right
Asking the lady to dance


Said l like the way you roll
The singer says he likes how the woman moves


Omo sare wole
Meaning unclear, possibly asking the lady to come closer


Wa lo gbo gede
Unknown meaning, possibly a request for something


Omo je ka lo se
Unknown meaning, possibly a request for something


Leggo
A slang term used to mean 'let's go'


Sheyman on the mix
Sheyman is the producer of the song




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If you are here in 2024 give me thumbs up.

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I-y-a-n-y-a 🤗 forever 🎉🎉🎉. Still dancing to it in 2024❤

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What stress? What depression? These African music blesses the soul... I love.

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The restaurant is looking for a new waiter because since Iyanya followed le kwa ukwu outside he never came back to work

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@abbylove0289

2022 and I still dance to this song 🔥🔥 never disappoints

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