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]
Gidi Girl
WizKid Lyrics
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You’re my gidi girl
It’s your boy Wizkid
Repping EME zee
You are all that I want girl (want girl)
More precious to me
Than diamonds and pearls( and pearls)
You light up my world(my world)
The way I feel inside e
Always on my mind e e
And I can’t get over you girl
Cos you got me so confused(so confused)
You got me in the mood
And you make me feel brand new (feel brand new)
You’re my gidi girl
E be like say I hammer
Me and you forever
You’re my gidi girl
Your love dey make me maga
Me and you forever ever
Ever eh ee
She’s my moonlight
She lights up my life
I’ll never ever leave you this day
I promise I’ll stay with you till the end
Never leave your side
Be my bride
You’re my type
You’re my life
You plus me
Equals light
You leave me
And it equals night
Girl me really want you beside me
Me be your king and you be my wifey
Everyday me want you to standby beside me
No one can take your place
Girl me really want you beside me
Me be your king and you be my wifey
Everyday me want you to standby beside me
No one can take your place
You’re my gidi girl
E be like say I hammer
Me and you forever
You’re my gidi girl
Your love dey make me maga
Me and you forever
You’re my gidi girl
E be like say l hammer
Me and you forever
You are my gidi girl
Your love dey make me magga
Me and you forever ever e e
You are my only girl
Am your only man
I can’t deny the attraction that I feel inside
Girl you so zie(zie)
And you so fly(so fly)
Baby na you be my angel
You’re my gidi girl
E be like say I hammer
Me and you forever
You’re my gidi girl
Your love dey make me maga
Me and you forever
You’re my gidi girl
E be like say I hammer
Me and you forever
You’re my gidi girl
Your love dey make me maga
Me and you forever
Ever eh ee
DJ Klem
Otis
Eme zzy
Knighthouse
Peace
Hey hey hey
Gidi babe
Uh uh uh uh
Uh uh uh uh
Ei ei ei ei
Ei ei ei ei
The song "Gidi Girl" by Wizkid is a love song that praises a particular woman, referred to as the "gidi girl." The artist compares the woman's beauty to diamonds and pearls, and sings about the way she lights up his world. He confesses his deep love for her and promises to stay by her side, forever. He also asks her to be his bride and suggests that they are meant to be together.
Throughout the lyrics, Wizkid makes use of different expressions and phrases to describe his love for the "gidi girl." He refers to her as his moonlight, the light in his life, and his only angel. He also suggests that her love makes him lose control, that he is confused by her, and that he wants her to always be by his side. The overall sentiment of the song is one of deep admiration and love.
In terms of theme, "Gidi Girl" is a typical example of an Afrobeats love song. The song is characterized by a fast beat and quick rhythm, typical of the Afrobeats genre. The use of different expressions to talk about love is also a hallmark of Afrobeats music. Overall, the song is a testament to the power of love and the way it can make someone feel.
Line by Line Meaning
You’re my gidi girl
He sees the girl as the only one for him, always on his mind and forever to stay.
It’s your boy Wizkid
Introducing himself as the person performing the song.
Repping EME zee
Representing the record label, Empire Mates Entertainment.
You are all that I want girl (want girl)
The girl is everything he wants in a partner.
More precious to me than diamonds and pearls (and pearls)
He values her more than material wealth.
Just like a star You light up my world (my world)
She brightens up his world.
The way I feel inside e Always on my mind e e
He can't stop thinking about her and the feelings he has for her.
And I can’t get over you girl Cos you got me so confused (so confused)
He is infatuated with her, to the point of confusion.
You got me in the mood And you make me feel brand new (feel brand new)
She makes him feel good and refreshed.
E be like say I hammer
He has found success and achieved his goals.
Me and you forever
They will remain together.
Your love dey make me maga
He is in love and under her spell.
She’s my moonlight She lights up my life
She brings light into his world.
I’ll never ever leave you this day I promise I’ll stay with you till the end Never leave your side Be my bride
He promises to always be with her.
You’re my type You’re my life
She is the one for him.
You plus me Equals light
They are meant to be together and bring happiness.
You leave me And it equals night
If she's not with him, life is a dark place.
Girl me really want you beside me Me be your king and you be my wifey Everyday me want you to standby beside me No one can take your place
He wants her by his side, as his partner just like a king and his queen.
You are my only girl Am your only man
They belong to each other.
I can’t deny the attraction that I feel inside
He can't resist his feelings for her.
Girl you so zie(zie) And you so fly(so fly) Baby na you be my angel
She is beautiful and perfect in his eyes.
DJ Klem Otis Eme zzy Knighthouse Peace
The record label representatives.
Hey hey hey Gidi babe
A shoutout to the girl.
Uh uh uh uh
Ad-libs without any deep meaning or context.
Ei ei ei ei
More ad-libs without any deep meaning or context.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AYODEJI BALOGUN, AYODEJI IBRAHIM BALOGUN, IFIEYA KPONU
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