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 BeyoncΓ©'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]
Sweet Love
WizKid Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah
All I need is one love
All I need is your love, yeah
Sweet love, baby, yeah
All I need is your love, yeah
Yeah
Baby girl watin concern them
Baby girl keep it on de low (on de low)
Baby girl nothing concern them
E ma lo go e ma lo fara we mi oh
E ma lo fara we baby mi oh
E ma lo iso kuso saye mi oh
E fimisile de ku sha ye mi oh
Sweet love, oh
Give me sweet love, oh
Give me my love, yeah
Come give me some sweet love
Come give me some sweet love
Give me sweet love, yeah
Come give me some sweet love, yeah
Give me my love, my love
Come give me some sweet love
Come give me some sweet love
Toba ba oni shakara pade
Pa'shan toh ma fi na eh oh
Oje loun jeh
Kilon se je, shakara olo'je ni
Toba ba oni shakara pade
Pa'shan toh ma fi na eh oh
Oje loun jeh
Kilon se je, shakara olo'je ni
Shakara baby
Would you hold me
Would you hold me please
Shakara, shakara baby
Come and touch me
Baby make me feel, yeah
Sweet love, oh
Give me sweet love, oh
Give me my love, yeah
Come give me some sweet love
Come give me some sweet love
Give me sweet love, yeah
Come give me some sweet love, yeah
Give me my love, my love
Come give me some sweet love
Come give me some sweet love
Wizkid's song Sweet Love is an ode to the sweet, sweet feeling of being in love, and the need for that love to be fulfilled. The opening lines of the song set the stage for what's to come - "All I need is one love, all I need is your love". Throughout the song, Wizkid sings about the importance of keeping love hidden from the world, and only sharing it with the one person who matters most. He sings "Baby girl nobody afii know, baby girl watin concern them", emphasizing the idea that the opinion of others doesn't matter when it comes to true love.
The chorus of the song, with its repetitive "give me sweet love", adds to the overall message of the song. Wizkid is asking the object of his affections to give him the kind of love that makes everything else pale in comparison. He talks about the need for physical touch, singing "Come and touch me, baby make me feel". The song is all about the intense emotional and physical connection that comes with being in love, and the desire to hold onto that feeling for as long as possible.
Overall, Sweet Love is a simple song with a simple message - love can be complicated, but it's worth it to find that one person who truly makes you feel alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
The song begins with an affirmation of the artists' zeal and desire for love.
Yeah, yeah
The artist continues assuring his love interest of his interest in her love.
All I need is one love
The artist is declaring his loyalty and devotion to one person, his love interest.
All I need is your love, yeah
The artist makes his interest and intentions known to his love interest in requesting for her love.
Sweet love, baby, yeah
The artist is requesting for love in a tender but persuasive manner.
Yeah
The artist reaffirms his willingness and readiness to receive his love interest's love.
Baby girl nobody afii know (afii know)
The artist wants his love affair with his interest to remain secret and unknown to others.
Baby girl watin concern them
The artist dismisses the opinions of others, maintaining that his love affair is nobody's concern.
Baby girl keep it on de low (on the low)
The artist is telling his love interest to keep their love affair discreet and secret to avoid unwanted attention.
Baby girl nothing concern them
The artist reminds his love interest that their love affair is private and should be kept away from the public domain.
E ma lo go e ma lo fara we mi oh
The artist asks his love interest to stay close and not leave him alone.
E ma lo fara we baby mi oh
The artist pleads with his love interest not to leave him alone and go away.
E ma lo iso kuso saye mi oh
The artist is pleading with his love interest not to frustrate or abandon him.
E fimisile de ku sha ye mi oh
The artist implores his love interest to forgive him and not hurt him.
Give me sweet love, oh
The artist is reiterating his desire for his love interest to express her love tenderly to him.
Come give me some sweet love
The artist gently persuades his love interest to give him sweet love.
Give me my love, yeah
The artist desires to receive love from his love interest.
Toba ba oni shakara pade
The artist is warning his love interest not to play hard to get.
Pa'shan toh ma fi na eh oh
The artist warns his love interest not to be difficult to persuade.
Oje loun jeh
The artist is challenging his love interest to forget pride and arrogance.
Kilon se je, shakara olo'je ni
The artist is cautioning his love interest not to be pompous and arrogant.
Shakara baby
The artist playfully calls his love interest a proud person.
Would you hold me
The artist pleads with his love interest to hold him.
Baby make me feel, yeah
The artist wants his love interest to make him feel loved and wanted.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AYODEJI IBRAHIM BALOGUN, OSABUOHIEN OSARETIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@robertchisanga9280
Nigeria should just be declared a continent because it is more than a country. To much talent. From zambia πΏπ²
@samsonphiri9190
yes very much bro
@bolajiegunjobi5387
ππ. Yea. We dey here
@Deconomiks
I'm a Nigerian but I love the way other African countries accept him. π One love.
@samsonrais8599
He Carries a true talent, always in love with his Jam.
@eddypro9644
@@samsonrais8599
Life
@cinque_stelle1
We are African that why we must do it
@rukayadawuda8299
2020, who's still listening to this sweet love Wizkid,is number one in Africa my best ever..
@williamamito3776
I do its one of my best
@alphavibez3625
Am with you