He rose to prominence after releasing "Holla at Your Boy", the lead single from his debut studio album, Superstar (2011). "Tease Me/Bad Guys", "Don't Dull", "Love My Baby", "Pakurumo", and "Oluwa Lo Ni" were also released as singles from the Superstar album. Ayo, his self-titled second studio album, was released in September 2014. It was supported by six singles: "Jaiye Jaiye", "On Top Your Matter", "One Question", "Joy", "Bombay", and "Show You the Money". Wizkid left E.M.E after his contract expired.
In 2016, Wizkid achieved international recognition following his collaboration with Drake on the hit single "One Dance", which reached number one in 15 countries, including the US Billboard Hot 100, the UK, Canada and Australia. He signed a multi-album deal with RCA Records in March 2017. His third studio album, Sounds from the Other Side, was released in July 2017. It serves as his major label debut and was primarily a Caribbean-influenced record. SFTOS was supported by five singles: "Daddy Yo", "Sweet Love", "Come Closer" featuring Drake, "African Bad Gyal" and "Naughty Ride". Wizkid became the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to "One Dance".[4]
In 2019, he was featured on Beyoncé's project The Lion King: The Gift on the collaboration "Brown Skin Girl", which won him a Grammy Award for Best Music Video.[5] His fourth album, Made in Lagos, was released in October 2020, to wide commercial success and acclaim.[6] The album includes the single "Essence", which became the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.[7]
By February 2021, Wizkid was the most-streamed Nigerian artist of all time on Spotify, with over 3.4 billion streams across all credits.[8]
Don't Dull
WizKid Lyrics
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See you sitting in the corner (don’t dull)
Wearing Dolce & Gabbana (don’t dull)
Our boys don hammer (don’t dull)
We wearing all Prada (don’t dull)
See you sitting in the corner (don’t dull)
Wearing Dolce & Gabbana (don’t dull)
We wearing all prada (don’t dull)
See you sitting in the corner (don’t dull)
Wearing Dolce & Gabbana (don’t dull)
Our boys don hammer (don’t dull)
We wearing all Prada (don’t dull)
Oya oya ask your mommy (Awon eleyi)
(Awon eleyi won bad gon)
Oya ask your daddy (Awon eleyi)
(Awon eleyi won bad gon)
Mo ni ko ask your mommy (Awon eleyi)
(Awon eleyi won bad gon)
Oya ask your daddy (Awon eleyi)
(Awon eleyi won bad gon)
Ya eme wizzy mo bad gon
Is spending money in large gon
The money too much we dash gon
Most of them say them razz gon
Na who do this beat (Samklef noni)
Na who make am hit (Wizzy noni)
Chilling with my guy (Piper noni)
And we keeping it real
Oya komole ma jo lo
Baby (ma jo lo)
Oya ya komole ma jo lo
Baby (ma jo lo)
Mo ni ko komole ma jo lo baby
Mo ni ko komole ma jo lo baby
See you sitting in the corner (don’t dull)
Wearing Dolce & Gabbana (don’t dull)
Our boys don hammer (don’t dull)
We wearing all Prada (don’t dull)
See you sitting in the corner (don’t dull)
Wearing Dolce & Gabbana (don’t dull)
Our boys don hammer (don’t dull)
We wearing all prada (don’t dull)
Oya oya ask your mommy (Awon eleyi)
(Awon eleyi won bad gon)
Oya ask your daddy (Awon eleyi)
(Awon eleyi won bad gon)
Mo ni ko ask your mommy (Awon eleyi)
Awon eleyi won bad gon
Oya ask your daddy (Awon eleyi)
(Awon eleyi won bad gon)
Ya your money can’t move me
My money and your money no be mate
Your money can’t move me
My money and your money no dey be same rate
See my money too large o
This boy too bad o
The girls dem love my style
That’s why dey want to do me do me
Dis girl she want to do me do me
Dat girl she want to do me do me
Dis girl she want to do me do me
Dat girl sef she wan do me
See his girl she want to do me do me
Dat girl sef she want to do me do me
Your girlfriend she want to do me do me
Dis girl self she want do me
Oya komole ma jo lo baby
Mo ni ko komole ma jo lo baby
Mo ni ko komole ma jo lo baby
Mo ni ko komole ma jo lo baby
See you sitting in the corner (don’t dull)
Wearing Dolce & Gabbana (don’t dull)
Our boys don hammer (don’t dull)
We wearing all Prada (don’t dull)
See you sitting in the corner (don’t dull)
Wearing Dolce & Gabbana (don’t dull)
Our boys don hammer (don’t dull)
We wearing all Prada (don’t dull)
Oya oya ask your mommy (Awon eleyi)
(Awon eleyi won bad gon)
Oya ask your daddy (Awon eleyi)
(Awon eleyi won bad gon)
Mo ni ko ask your mommy (Awon eleyi)
Awon eleyi won bad gon
Oya ask your daddy (Awon eleyi)
(Awon eleyi won bad gon)
Oya oya ask your mommy (Awon eleyi)
(Awon eleyi won bad gon)
Oya ask your daddy (Awon eleyi)
(Awon eleyi won bad gon)
Mo ni ko ask your mommy (Awon eleyi)
Awon eleyi won bad gon
Oya ask your daddy (Awon eleyi)
(Awon eleyi won bad gon)
Hmmm I am bad gon
Yea yea mo bad gon
Yea baby no dull me
Hmmm two times no dull me
Low key uh uh uh uh
Low key uh uh uh uh
Give it to me give it to me
Low key
Don’t let your mother know
Hmmm yea
Don’t let your father know
Hmmm yea
Don’t let your mother know
Take it gently low key
Don’t let your mother know
Take it gently low key
The lyrics to Wizkid ft Akon's song Don't Dull Remix talk about living the high life and not allowing anything to stop the party. The chorus talks about seeing someone sitting in the corner and then telling them not to dull their vibe by enjoying themselves to the fullest. It also mentions wearing designer brands and having made it financially, indicating that they are living the good life.
The verse talks about spending large amounts of money and having a good time with friends while keeping it real. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is a ladies' man who has a lot of female attention due to his style and money. The bridge repeatedly mentions "ask your mommy/daddy" and "won bad gon," which translates to "they will testify" in Nigerian Pidgin. This suggests that the singer is living so well that even the parents of those who try to bring them down have to acknowledge their success.
Overall, the song's lyrics celebrate the good life and encourage the listener to live it up and not let anyone dull their shine. It highlights the importance of enjoying life while you can and not letting anyone bring you down.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya e ya e
Beginning of the song with no specific meaning
See you sitting in the corner (don’t dull)
I see you being lazy and not enjoying life
Wearing Dolce & Gabbana (don’t dull)
You have nice clothes, but you're still dull
Our boys don hammer (don’t dull)
Our friends have become successful, don't be left behind
We wearing all Prada (don’t dull)
Our fashion and lifestyle is top-notch, keep up
Oya oya ask your mommy (Awon eleyi)
Go ahead and ask your mom if she knows us
(Awon eleyi won bad gon)
These guys are famous
Oya ask your daddy (Awon eleyi)
Ask your dad if he's heard of us
Mo ni ko ask your mommy (Awon eleyi)
I told you to ask your mom
Ya eme wizzy mo bad gon
Wiz kid is balling out
Is spending money in large gon
Spending a lot of money
The money too much we dash gon
We give away money because we have so much
Most of them say them razz gon
Some people think we're still ghetto
Na who do this beat (Samklef noni)
Who produced this beat? (Samklef did)
Na who make am hit (Wizzy noni)
Who made this a hit? (Wiz kid did)
Chilling with my guy (Piper noni)
Hanging out with my friend Piper
And we keeping it real
We're staying true to ourselves
Oya komole ma jo lo
Let's dance together
Baby (ma jo lo)
Hey baby, come dance with me
Oya ya komole ma jo lo
Let's dance even more
Mo ni ko komole ma jo lo baby
I told you to dance with me
Ya your money can’t move me
Your money doesn't impress me
My money and your money no be mate
My money and your money are not equal
Your money can’t move me
You can't buy my loyalty or attention
My money and your money no dey be same rate
Our money is not valued the same
See my money too large o
I have a lot of money
This boy too bad o
I'm too good in every way
The girls dem love my style
Girls are attracted to my lifestyle
That's why dey want to do me do me
That's why they want to be with me intimately
Dis girl she want to do me do me
This girl wants to be intimate with me
Dat girl she want to do me do me
That girl wants to be intimate with me
Dat girl sef she wan do me
Even that girl wants to be intimate with me
See his girl she want to do me do me
Even his girlfriend wants to be intimate with me
Oya komole ma jo lo baby
Hey baby, let's dance together
Hmmm I am bad gon
I am excellent at everything
Yea yea mo bad gon
Yes, I am very good
Yea baby no dull me
Don't bring me down, I'm trying to enjoy my life
Hmmm two times no dull me
I said don't bring me down, twice
Low key uh uh uh uh
Keeping things quiet
Give it to me give it to me
I want it, I want it
Low key
Don't attract attention
Don’t let your mother know
Keep things a secret from your mom
Don’t let your father know
Keep things a secret from your dad
Take it gently low key
Handle it with care and in secret
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AYODEJI BALOGUN, AYODEJI IBRAHIM BALOGUN, SAMUEL OGUACHUBA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@annosard6062
We need a music video to don’t dull just to revive it again. Sound weird but it will be magical. Trust me
@helenlucka
You don’t need to be “African” to appreciate a certain type of music. Just saying :-)
@rachendrapyakurel9911
Word
@erinneri5307
im obsessed with this song now just cos my jamaican and ghanian friends made us listen to this song in class ^_^
@RuneScapeProduct10nZ
wizkid came to my school today!
@guliazolanski9157
LUCKYYY
@yuqicutie
who still listening to this bop in 2020 🙋🏾♀️
@gh4sty0
2022
@ghostface_k1945
2023
@fascotvibes5435
2025