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]
Ojuelegba
WizKid Lyrics
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Wizzy baba o
Ni ojuelegba
They know my story
From holdup studio
I be hustle to work ee
Me and CD
From holdup studio
We been hustle to work ee
Ni ojuelegba o
My people dey there
My people suffer
Dem dey pray for blessing eh
Ni ojuelegba o
My people dey there
Dem dey pray for blessing
For better living eh eh
Kilodale
Aye o le to yen o
Aye o ni double
Adura lo le se o
Call on daddy
Adura a gba o
Ti isu eni ba dele
A fowo bo je
I am feeling good tonight
This thing gat me thanking God for life
Oh I can't explain eh eh eh
I can't explain eh eh yah eh
I am feeling good tonight
This thing gat me thanking God for life
I can't explain eh eh eh
I can't explain eh eh yah eh eh
I say Ni ojuelegba
They know my story
From holdup studio
I be hustle to work ee
Ni ojuelegba o
Me and CD
From holdup studio
We been hustle to work
See eh e kira fun mummy mi o
Ojojumo lo n s'adura
Mon jaye mi won ni won soro ju
Ojojumo owo n wole wa
E kira fun mummy mi o
Ojojumo lo n s'adura
Mon jaye mi won ni won soro ju
Won ni won ni won soro ju
I am feeling good tonight
This thing gat me thanking God for life
Oh I can't explain eh eh eh
I can't explain eh eh eh yah eh
I am feeling good tonight
This thing gat me thanking God for life
I can't explain eh eh eh
I can't explain eh eh Yah eh eh
Yea eh eh
The song "Ojuelegba" by Wizkid is about his journey of hustling from his hometown, Ojuelegba, to making it big in the music industry. The opening lines of the song proudly introduce the producer, Legendury Beats and Wizkid, himself as "Wizzy baba o" while emphasizing the significance of Ojuelegba in his life. He talks about his struggle and how he and his friend, CD, used to work hard and hustle in Holdup Studio to pursue their dreams.
Wizkid also highlights the plight of his people in Ojuelegba who are suffering and praying for blessings and a better life. He shares his memories of how his mother used to pray for him and encourage him to keep going. He expresses his gratitude to God for his success and how he cannot explain the overwhelming feelings of happiness and contentment that he is experiencing.
The song's lyrics are a testament to the fact that Wizkid hasn't forgotten where he comes from and how he has remained grounded despite his meteoric rise in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
It's legendury beats
This song has been made with an iconic beat
Wizzy baba o
A phrase showing respect to Wizkid
Ni ojuelegba
The song is set in Ojuelegba, a place in Lagos, Nigeria
They know my story
The people in Ojuelegba are aware of Wizkid's struggles and journey to success
From holdup studio
Wizkid worked hard in recording studios, even during traffic jams
I be hustle to work ee
Wizkid worked tirelessly to achieve his goals
Me and CD
Wizkid collaborated with a music producer named Sesan
My people dey there
The people of Ojuelegba are persevering despite the hardship they face
My people suffer
The people of Ojuelegba face significant challenges in their lives
Dem dey pray for blessing eh
The people of Ojuelegba pray for a better life and opportunities
For better living eh eh
The people of Ojuelegba hope for a comfortable life with more opportunities
Kilodale
A phrase meaning 'what happened' or 'what's up'
Aye o le to yen o
Life is unpredictable
Aye o ni double
Life is not easy
Adura lo le se o
Prayer can work wonders
Call on daddy
Asking for God's help
Adura a gba o
Prayer will receive an answer
Ti isu eni ba dele
When people are hungry, they will do anything for food
A fowo bo je
They will even eat what they don't like
See eh e kira fun mummy mi o
Speak to my mother for me
Ojojumo lo n s'adura
Every day in prayer
Mon jaye mi won ni won soro ju
People talk behind my back
Ojojumo owo n wole wa
Every day we hope for more money
Yea eh eh
An enthusiastic response
I am feeling good tonight
Wizkid is enjoying the present moment
This thing gat me thanking God for life
Wizkid is expressing his gratitude for his current situation
Oh I can't explain eh eh eh
Wizkid is overwhelmed with emotion
I can't explain eh eh yah eh
Wizkid cannot put into words how he feels
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ayodeji Balogun
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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