Mo'Cheddah is a 21yr old Nigerian entertainer and student of creative arts,… Read Full Bio ↴Mo'Cheddah is a 21yr old Nigerian entertainer and student of creative arts, who describes herself as a new age young Nigerian woman. In her short time in the music industry, she has distinguished herself and is highly sought after for collaborations by A-List artistes, already featuring on songs with major artistes like M.I, Sasha, Mode9, eLDee, Terry the Rapman and many more.

She has performed at a large number of events and was showcased on the Girl Power 2009 Tour alongside acts like Ashionye and Nikki Laoye; she was also the 2nd place winner with Knighthouse at the Hennessy Artistry 2009 competition, where she competed alongside the likes of Bez and Cobhams Asuquo, Iceprince and Jesse Jagz, Jimmy Flames and Dr Frabz. She has been interviewed by every major print, radio and TV personality and graced the December 2009 cover of True Love Magazine; which also gave out copies of her limited edition 2009 True Christmas CD to their subscribers. She has been hailed as the future of Nigerian music, Nigeria’s new music queen and the swagger diamond by various major music industry players. In 2010, she released her 1st solo video for her debut single, If You Want Me. The video received rave reviews all over.

She was also recently nominated for the Next Rated Artist award at the Hiphop World Awards alongside the likes of Jesse Jagz, Da Prince and Skuki and in the same year she was selected by MTV Networks Africa to be the 1st Nigerian artist to be featured on MTVBase Brand New, a new promo TV package to showcase hot upcoming acts across the African continent.

With the release of her latest single ‘Ko Maa Roll’, the stage has been set for her to join the ranks of Nigerian superstars as her debut album is now one of the most anticipated in the country.

Mo'Cheddah is very passionate about Nigeria and being Nigerian and believes that Nigeria has a lot to offer the world. She sees herself as the Nigerian entertainment ambassador to the international community and her vision is to take Nigerian entertainment to the world stage and to showcase the wealth of talent and cultural richness of 'Naija'.

Her major sources of inspiration are God and her late father, who she describes as her biggest fans. She speaks both Yoruba and English fluently and is trying to learn other Nigerian languages. She’s the 4th child in a family of 5 children. She loves fashion (often referred to as a ‘fabolous fashionista’) and is involved in causes for youth empowerment and abolishment of child labor. Mo also believes in preserving the environment.

Being one of the few major female acts in this part of the world, Mo’Cheddah, ‘Naija’s Hip-pop Princess is ready to take on the world and show off what she's got.

If You Want Me
Mo'Cheddah Lyrics

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Oooh oooh hey hey hey hey baby
Oooooohhhhhhhh ooooohh same same same
Many years have gone had so many highs and lows
You caught ma eyes we still looking fly baby
I knew deep inside we were meant to be
And then I realized you won go be changing me

I ain't got to explain who I am

Just to please you
I brought the swag to the game. They can tell you
I'm Mo'Cheddah diva mo lenu
Don't be afraid I got you boy
If you want me You got to take me as I am
If you want me
T'oba fe mi
If you want me
So together we can fly away

I ain't got to explain who I am
Just to please you
I brought the swag to d game. They can tell you
Am Mo'Cheddah diva mo lenu
Don't be afraid I got you boy
Now you say you're ready to work on our love
Empty promises just ain't good enough
There's only one way that we can get back what we had
Or it's over, it's over
After all is said and done
Turn around and hit me with the same old song
How the fame came along and changed us
Used to be for the love not cash soul mates to strangers
That's the danger of questioning who I am
Why I slang or I sag my pants
Flaunt jewelry and set the trends
It's the KH fam and we brag cause we can OT and...

Mo'Cheddah diva mo lenu
Don't be afraid I got u boooooooyyyyy

If you want me You got to take me as I am
If you want me Oooh

So together we can fly away

Overall Meaning

The song "If You Want Me" by Mo'Cheddah is a statement of self-love and acceptance. The lyrics reveal that the artist is aware of her worth and is not willing to compromise her identity just to please someone else. Mo'Cheddah asserts that she has brought her unique style to the music industry and will not apologize for being herself.

The opening lines of the track set the tone for the message: "Many years have gone had so many highs and lows / You caught ma eyes we still looking fly baby." The first few lines suggest that despite the ups and downs that come with life, Mo'Cheddah has remained confident in her attractiveness and ability to hold her own. She then goes on to declare that she knows she and her partner are meant to be together, but he should not try to change her.

The phrase "Mo'Cheddah diva mo lenu" that she repeats throughout the song is a Yoruba phrase, which means "Mo'Cheddah, I am a boss." The repetition of this phrase adds emphasis to how she is proud of being an artist and will not back down from who she is because of others.

Overall, "If You Want Me" is an empowering song that encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and not let anyone dim their light.

Line by Line Meaning

Oooh oooh hey hey hey hey baby
Opening line, expressing excitement and anticipation. Mo'Cheddah is ready to share her message

Oooooohhhhhhhh ooooohh same same same
Repeating the same sound as before. Mo'Cheddah is continuing with her message

Many years have gone had so many highs and lows
Mo'Cheddah has had a lot of experience in her life, which has had its ups and downs

You caught ma eyes we still looking fly baby
Mo'Cheddah is attracted to someone, and they both still look good

I knew deep inside we were meant to be
Mo'Cheddah has a feeling that the two of them are destined to be together

And then I realized you won go be changing me
Mo'Cheddah is confident in who she is and will not change for anyone

I ain't got to explain who I am Just to please you
Mo'Cheddah doesn't need to justify who she is to anyone just to make them happy

I brought the swag to the game. They can tell you
Mo'Cheddah has her own unique style and has set trends in the music industry

I'm Mo'Cheddah diva mo lenu
Mo'Cheddah is introducing herself with pride and confidence. She is a diva, and her name is Mo'Cheddah

Don't be afraid I got you boy
Mo'Cheddah is reassuring the person she cares for that she is there for them

If you want me You got to take me as I am
Mo'Cheddah is stating that if the person wants to be with her, they have to accept her for who she is

T'oba fe mi
A Yoruba phrase meaning 'If you want me'

So together we can fly away
Mo'Cheddah envisions a future together with her significant other, where they can be happy and successful

Now you say you're ready to work on our love
The person Mo'Cheddah is speaking to claims that they are ready to work on their relationship

Empty promises just ain't good enough
Mo'Cheddah isn't interested in empty promises, and wants to see real effort put in to make the relationship work

There's only one way that we can get back what we had Or it's over, it's over
If the relationship is going to work, both parties need to be committed to getting back to what they had before. If not, it's time to call it quits

After all is said and done Turn around and hit me with the same old song
Even after everything, the person Mo'Cheddah is speaking to is repeating the same excuses and not taking any real action

How the fame came along and changed us Used to be for the love not cash soul mates to strangers
The person is blaming fame as the reason why things are not the way they were, and how they used to be in love and now feel like strangers

That's the danger of questioning who I am Why I slang or I sag my pants Flaunt jewelry and set the trends
Mo'Cheddah will not allow anyone to question who she is, and the way she dresses or what she wears does not define her. She is a trendsetter, and sets the bar high in the music industry

It's the KH fam and we brag cause we can OT and...
KH stands for Knight House, which is Mo'Cheddah's music group. The group is proud of what they have achieved, and will continue to do great things. The phrase 'OT and...' is incomplete, leaving the listener wondering what follows

If you want me Oooh
Reiterating the same message as before, that if the person wants to be with Mo'Cheddah, they have to accept her for who she is

So together we can fly away
Mo'Cheddah still believes that a future together with her significant other is possible, and they can achieve anything as a team

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