That young woman with such uncanny creative talent and versatility is no other than Simisola Ogunleye, a.k.a Simi. Simi, a mass communications graduate, is no stranger to the Nigerian music industry. She wrote her very first tune at the age of 10 and started out singing and dancing in her early teens as a member of the teenage church choir. Eventually, she went on to launch her debut album in 2008, which was produced by Samklef. The album spawned hits such as Ara Ile, Ogaju, Iya Temi, to name a few.
In 2011, she met the talented producer/songwriter (Oscar Heman-Ackah) and they both connected musically. However, it wasn't until 2013 that she officially signed a production contract with Oscar Music Production, after which they both nurtured and created a fresh and genius direction to her sound, style and music in its entirety. Via this platform, she eventually got signed to X3M Music, the Lagos-based record label which is home to Nigerian R&B sensation Praiz.
Simi’s genre of music is Afro-pop, although she also dabbles in pop and soul. Her two singles, 'Tiff' & 'E No Go Funny" dropped on June 9th 2014.
O Wa N'bę
Simi Lyrics
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Na there where you go find Mummy Risi
She no dey carry last oh
She no dey gree eh eh
Ye oh ye oh ye oh ye ki lon wa ki ri
Ah Mummy Yetunde won tun la yawo ah
Won fe ra gele lo sibi Iyawo Iyawo
Daddy Suliya won fe lo saye ki lo de
Won jamala won tun lo sayo omuti
Won pe Sunny Ade won pe Baddo Baddo
Eyi tun le gan o won ni
Ijo ti mo jo lana ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Aye ti mo je lojo yen oh oh ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Onilu sa ma rora oh ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Ijo ti fe ma wora oh oh ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Na so you dance and forget yourself eh
You take Jalopy block Mercedes Benz eh eh eh
Uncle Jide see us
You brought me Aunty Susan
Susie she don see fire fire
You say you no go leave am
Ah won fe lo dawo dawo o wo aso ebi lo sibi Iyawo Iyawo oh
Daddy Suliya won fe lo saye ah won ti de fila pe ka lo jaye ka lo jaye
Won jamala won mu Champagne omuti eh
Won pe Chief Commander kon wa play
Eyi tun le gan oh won ni
Ijo ti mo jo lana oh oh ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Aye ti mo je lojo yen oh oh ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Onilu sa ma rora oh ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Ijo ti fe ma wora oh oh oh ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Broda oni guitar
E sa ma rora se
Mummy no dey tire rara oh she no dey tire
Daddy o fe gba oh rara oh daddy o fe gba
Ani won jamala won sayo oh e so be
Omo Otedola lon se yawo olowo
Won pe Sunny Ade won pe Baddo Baddo
Eyi tun le gan o won ni
Ijo ti mo jo lana ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Aye ti mo je lojo yen se ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Onilu sa ma rora oh oh oh ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Ijo ti fe ma wora oh oh ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
The song "O Wa N'bę" by Simi talks about the party scene in Lagos City where you can find Mummy Risi, a woman who never wants to be left behind in any party. She is always present and does not agree to be left out of the fun. The song also mentions other characters such as Mummy Yetunde, who wants to attend a wedding and wear a gele, and Daddy Suliya, who wants to go out and enjoy himself. The song talks about how people forget themselves in the party, dancing and having fun.
The chorus of the song, "Ijo ti mo jo lana ko ma i to mi rara oh eh," means, "The dance I danced yesterday will not allow me to sleep today." This phrase implies that after having so much fun at the party, sleep is not yet an option as the party feeling is still high.
The song is an Afrobeats tune that is enjoyable to listen to, and it is a perfect party song. Simi's vocals complement the instrumentals and the overarching theme of the song, which is all about fun and enjoyment. The song has a fast tempo and several danceable undertones, and it is a song that you can dance to at any party.
Line by Line Meaning
All the party wey them dey do for Lagos City
All the parties that happen in Lagos City
Na there where you go find Mummy Risi
That's where you can find Mummy Risi
She no dey carry last oh
She doesn't get left behind
She no dey gree eh eh
She's not easily satisfied/pleased
Ye oh ye oh ye oh ye ki lon wa ki ri
Who knows what you'll experience?
Ah Mummy Yetunde won tun la yawo ah
Mummy Yetunde is getting married again
Won fe ra gele lo sibi Iyawo Iyawo
They want to wear gele to the bride's house
Daddy Suliya won fe lo saye ki lo de
Daddy Suliya wants to buy a suit, what should he wear?
Won ti de fila pe ka lo jaye o ga gan
They've bought their fila, let's go and turn up
Won jamala won tun lo sayo omuti
They've partied hard and now they're drinking palm wine
Won pe Sunny Ade won pe Baddo Baddo
They mentioned Sunny Ade and Baddo Baddo
Eyi tun le gan o won ni
They're still dancing, they say
Ijo ti mo jo lana ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
I danced today, won't I be tired tomorrow?
Aye ti mo je lojo yen oh oh ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
I enjoyed life today, won't I be tired tomorrow?
Onilu sa ma rora oh ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
People might gossip, won't I be tired tomorrow?
Ijo ti fe ma wora oh oh ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
The type of dance that makes you sweat, won't I be tired tomorrow?
Na so you dance and forget yourself eh
That's how you dance and lose yourself
You take Jalopy block Mercedes Benz eh eh eh
You downgrade from a jalopy to a Mercedes Benz
Uncle Jide see us
Uncle Jide saw us
You brought me Aunty Susan
You introduced me to Aunty Susan
Susie she don see fire fire
Susie has experienced something intense
You say you no go leave am
You say you won't abandon her
Ah won fe lo dawo dawo o wo aso ebi lo sibi Iyawo Iyawo oh
We want to spray money, where's the bride's traditional outfit?
Daddy Suliya won fe lo saye ah won ti de fila pe ka lo jaye ka lo jaye
Daddy Suliya still wants to buy a suit, we've arrived and started partying
Won jamala won mu Champagne omuti eh
They've partied so hard they're now drinking Champagne and palm wine together
Won pe Chief Commander kon wa play
They mentioned Chief Commander, let's play his music
Broda oni guitar
The guitarist brother
E sa ma rora se
Let's play it cool
Mummy no dey tire rara oh she no dey tire
Mummy doesn't get tired, she doesn't
Daddy o fe gba oh rara oh daddy o fe gba
Daddy wants to join in on the fun
Ani won jamala won sayo oh e so be
They've partied hard and drank palm wine, that's what happens
Omo Otedola lon se yawo olowo
Otedola's child is a wealthy spouse
Ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Won't I be tired tomorrow?
Ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Won't I be tired tomorrow?
Ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Won't I be tired tomorrow?
Ko ma i to mi rara oh eh
Won't I be tired tomorrow?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Verse 1
All the party we dem dey do for Lagos City
(All the parties that takes place in Lagos City)
Na there wey you go findi Mommy Risi
(That’s where you’ll find Mommy Risi)
She no dey carry lasti o
(She never takes last)
She no dey giri*
(She never accepts to lose)
Ye o ye o ye o ye, ki lon wa kiri, ah!
(Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! What is she looking for about?)
Mommy Yetunde won tun lo yawo
(Yetunde’s mom also went to borrow money)
Won fe ra gele lo sibi iyawo
(She wants to buy Gele* to wear at the wedding)
Daddy Sulia won fe lo saye
(Daddy Sulia won’t to go enjoy life)
Won ti de fila pe kalo jaye
(He has is cap on to go and chop life)
Won j’amala won tun lo sayo
(They ate Amala* and also drank to their heart’s content)
Won pe Sunny Ade*, won pe Baddo*
(They called Sunny Ade, they called Baddo)
Eyi tun le gan o
(This is really serious)
Won ni
(They said)
Chorus
Ijo ti mo jo lana o/ Ko mai tomi rara o
(The dancing I enjoyed yesterday/It’s not enough for me)
Aye ti mo je lojo yen o/ Ko mai tomi rara o
(The life I enjoyed yesterday/It’s not enough for me)
Onilu sha ma rora o/ Ko mai tomi rara o
(Drummer, take it easy/It’s not enough for me)
Ijo ti fe ma wora o/ Ko mai tomi rara o
(The dance is starting to take over me/It’s not enough for me)
Verse 2
Na so you danci and forget yourself
(That’s how you danced and got carried away)
You take jalopy block Mercedes Benz
(You blocked a Mercedez Benz with your jalopy car)
Uncle Jide see as, you grabi Aunty Susan
(Uncle Jide, see how you grab Aunty Susan)
Susie she dancey fire
(Susie she dances very well)
You say you no go leave am
(You say you won’t leave her)
Ah! Won fe lo dawo
(Ah! They want to contribute money)
Owo aso-ebi losi ibi iyawo
(Money for Aso-ebi to wear at the wedding)
Won j’amala , won mu champagne
(They ate Amala, they drank champagne)
Won pe Chief Commander* kon wa play
(They called Chief Commander to come and play)
Eyi tun le gan o
(This is really serious)
Won ni
(They said)
Chorus
Ijo ti mo jo lana o/ Ko mai tomi rara o
(The dancing I enjoyed yesterday/It’s not enough for me)
Aye ti mo je lojo yen o/ Ko mai tomi rara o
(The life I enjoyed yesterday/It’s not enough for me)
Onilu sha ma rora o/ Ko mai tomi rara o
(Drummer, take it easy/It’s not enough for me)
Ijo ti fe ma wora o/ Ko mai tomi rara o
(The dance is starting to take over me/It’s not enough for me)
Verse 3
Boda oni guitar
(Guitar player)
E sa ma rora, se
(I say take it easy)
Mummy no dey taya/Rara o she no dey tire
(Mummy doesn’t get tired/Never, she doesn’t get tired)
Daddy o fe gba/Rara o Daddy o fe gba
(Daddy doesn’t want to give up/Never, he doesn’t give up)
Ani, won j’amala , won sayo o
(I say, they ate Amala, they got drunk)
Omo Otedola* lon se’yawo
(The bride is Otedola’s daughter)
Won pe Sunny Ade, won pe Baddo
(They called Sunny Ade, they called Baddo)
Eyi tun le gan o
(This is really serious)
Won ni
(They said)
Chorus
Ijo ti mo jo lana o/ Ko mai tomi rara o
(The dancing I enjoyed yesterday/It’s not enough for me)
Aye ti mo je lojo yen o/ Ko mai tomi rara o
(The life I enjoyed yesterday/It’s not enough for me)
Onilu sha ma rora o/ Ko mai tomi rara o
(Drummer, take it easy/It’s not enough for me)
Ijo ti fe ma wora o/ Ko mai tomi rara o
(The dance is starting to take over me/It’s not enough for me)
(*)
Aso-Ebi- Literally means family cloth, uniform clothing material worn at a party
Gele -Head Gear
Amala – Yoruba delicacy
Sunny Ade- A well-renowned Yoruba artist and singer
Baddo – Olamide, a Yoruba rapper and singer
Chief Commander – Evangelist Ebenexer Obey, a well-renowned Yoruba singer
Otedola – a Nigerian billionaire with two daughters
Translated by-yorubachic
@theepuplife2695
FULL SONG LYRICS AND TRANSLATION:
All the party we dem dey do for Lagos City
(All the parties that takes place in Lagos City)
Na there wey you go findi Mommy Risi
(That's where you'll find Mommy Risi)
She no dey carry lasti o
(She never takes last)
She no dey giri*
(She never accepts to lose)
Ye o ye o ye o ye, ki lon wa kiri, ah!
(Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! What is she looking for about?)
Mommy Yetunde won tun lo yawo
(Yetunde's mom also went to borrow money)
Won fe ra gele lo sibi iyawo
(She wants to buy Gele* to wear at the wedding)
Daddy Sulia won fe lo saye
(Daddy Sulia won't to go enjoy life)
Won ti de fila pe kalo jaye
(He has is cap on to go and chop life)
Won j'amala won tun lo sayo
(They ate Amala* and also drank to their heart's content)
Won pe Sunny Ade*, won pe Baddo*
(They called Sunny Ade, they called Baddo)
Eyi tun le gan o
(This is really serious)
Won ni
(They said)
Chorus:
Ijo ti mo jo lana o/ Ko mai tomi rara o
(The dancing I enjoyed yesterday/It's not enough for me)
Aye ti mo je lojo yen o/ Ko mai tomi rara o
(The life I enjoyed yesterday/It's not enough for me)
Onilu sha ma rora o/ Ko mai tomi rara o
(Drummer, take it easy/It's not enough for me)
Ijo ti fe ma wora o/ Ko mai tomi rara o
(The dance is starting to take over me/It's not enough for me)
Complete lyrics here: http://yorubachic.ng/lyrics-translation-owanbe-simi/
@tdd_4526
Yoruba people like to party a lot. They can even party for the success of the previous party
@khadijahahamefule7124
david damkor you really know us well, 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
@obulandoseke-pu572
david damkor 😁they do. It's called thanksgiving.
@tdd_4526
Obulando Seke-pu I know u guys must have an excuse to justify yourselves
@obulandoseke-pu572
It's not an excuse. They just do. Example, after the wedding affairs comes the thanksgiving party the following day, and so forth for each occasion. They celebrate life, that's Yoruba for you.
@tdd_4526
Obulando Seke-pu okay
@schoolgyrl6
American girl here! I have no idea what everyone is saying but i LOVE this groove 😎💃🏾💃🏾 My 5 year old love this as well
@meme123546
The Owanbe (party) groove !
@crystalyoussef1740
Same here!!
@ainabusayoseun6659
My love for this music is just too much