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]
Wonder
WizKid Lyrics
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Yea yea
Yea yea…yea yea
Shey na dance you come to dance
Abi na manya you come to manya
Abi you come here come dey look
I beg run go stay for back o
You no dey for church
Say make we party, say make we shayo
Say make you dance, shake your body o
Wonder wonder wonder ah
Oh my sexy wonder ah
Pull me down make i no craze o
Plenty pressure man dey face o
Wonder wonder wonder eh eh
Oh my sexy wonder ah
Pull me down make i no craze o
Plenty pressure man dey face o
I want my african baby yeah…oh eh eh
I want the world to put it down on me and make me want more
I want my african baby yeah…oh eh eh
I want the world to put it down on me and make me want more eh
I want that, i want that
I need that, i need that
Please give me, please give me
I want more, i want more
I want that, i want that
I need that, i need that
Please give me, please give me
I want more, i want more
Eh eh
Party don dey start
And we no come to look uche face
I say na ghetto we bin dey dey
We just dey hustle just to chop o
Now we don dey ball
See na the haters don dey hate
Plenty things my eyes dey face
But i get lady wey get my back o
Wonder wonder wonder ah
Oh my sexy wonder ah
Pull me down make i no craze o
Plenty pressure man dey face o
Wonder wonder wonder eh
Oh my sexy wonder ah
Pull me down make i no craze eh
Plenty pressure man dey face eh eh
I want my african baby eh
I want the world to put it down on me and make me want more
I want my african baby oh eh
I want the world to put it down on me and make me want more
I want that, i want that
I need that, i need that
Please give me, please give me
I want more, i want more
I want that, i want that
I need that, i need that
Please give me, please give me
I want more, i want more
Baby girl just do it for me…hmm yeah
Baby girl non-stop
You know this african boy on top
And imma take you round the world for free
Baby do it for me…hmm hmm yeah
Baby girl non-stop
You know this african boy on top
And imma take you round the world
Imma make you
Wonder wonder wonder ah
You my sexy wonder ah
Pull me down make i no craze
Plenty pressure man dey face
Wonder wonder wonder eh
Oh my sexy wonder ah
Pull me down make i no craze eh
Plenty pressure man dey face
I want that, i want that
I need that, i need that
Please give me, please give me
I want more, i want more
I want that, i want that
I need that, i need that
Please give me, please give me
I want more, i want more eh eh
Dancing, dancing
Dancing, dancing and dancing go
It's the kind of feeling that i am feeling so
Yea.yea yea yea yea yea
Wizzy
The song "Wonder" by Wizkid is a fun and energetic track that encourages listeners to dance and party. Wizkid opens the song by telling the listener to not just come and watch but to join in the dancing and celebration. He then describes his desire for an African lover and his ambition to travel the world. The chorus repeats the phrase "wonder wonder" and "sexy wonder" referring to his lover who he wants to bring on his adventures. Despite the pressures he faces, he wants to keep enjoying life and asks for more.
The song celebrates African culture, hustle and ambition. In the earlier part of the song, Wizkid mentions that he and his friends used to live in the ghetto and were constantly hustling to survive but now they are living comfortably and enjoying life. The song is also packed with metaphors, where Wizkid uses “Wonder” and “sexy wonder” in reference to his lover, and “plenty pressure man dey face” to personify the challenges one can face while trying to enjoy life.
Overall, the song is an upbeat tune that encourages people to enjoy life, celebrate their success and dance. It is a perfect party track, and is one of the most popular songs in Wizkid’s discography.
Line by Line Meaning
It's del'b…del'b on the beat
The beat was produced by Del'b
Shey na dance you come to dance
Are you here to dance?
Abi na manya you come to manya
Or are you here to just stand around?
Abi you come here come dey look
Or did you come here just to look around?
I beg run go stay for back o
Please go to the back if you're not going to dance
You no dey for church
You're not at church
I beg move make you shake your body
Please move and dance to the beat
Say make we party, say make we shayo
Let's party and drink
Say make you dance, shake your body o
Dance and move your body
Wonder wonder wonder ah
It's amazing
Oh my sexy wonder ah
You are my sexy wonder
Pull me down make i no craze o
Hold me down so I don't go crazy
Plenty pressure man dey face o
There's a lot of pressure on me
I want my african baby yeah…oh eh eh
I want my African woman
I want the world to put it down on me and make me want more
I want to feel desired and appreciated by everyone around me
I want that, i want that
I crave that feeling
I need that, i need that
I need that feeling
Please give me, please give me
I hope to receive that feeling
I want more, i want more
I want more of that feeling
Party don dey start
The party has started
And we no come to look uche face
We didn't come here to look at anyone's face
I say na ghetto we bin dey dey
We used to live in a ghetto
We just dey hustle just to chop o
We were struggling to survive
Now we don dey ball
Now, we have become successful
See na the haters don dey hate
Now, the people who used to hate on us are still doing so
Plenty things my eyes dey face
I am dealing with a lot of things
But i get lady wey get my back o
But I have a woman who has my back
Baby girl just do it for me…hmm yeah
Baby, dance for me
You know this african boy on top
You know that I am successful
And imma take you round the world for free
I'll show you the world
Dancing, dancing
Let's dance
Dancing, dancing and dancing go
Let's keep on dancing
It's the kind of feeling that i am feeling so
I feel so good
Yea.yea yea yea yea yea
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Wizzy
Wizkid, the singer of this song
Writer(s): Wizkid
Contributed by William P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@irdtv5280
I want that, I want that
I need that, I need that
Please give me, please give me
I want more, I want more
I want that, I want that
I need that, I need that
Please give me, please give me
I want more, I want more
That vibes gat me wonder
@boluendowed
2024 who’s here??!
@emperorezy4105
Big wiz for life 🦅
@emperorezy4105
Big wiz for life 🦅
@Lil_Chexx
Who's still watching this gem in 2024?
@2AKASAYT
🌍
@folorunshoimoleayo8212
Year 2023 and it still sounds as good as the first time🥺❤️🙌
@user-ol3gx5ru6q
2024 anyone 🥹
@papson_mad
Always
@elfarooq1026
June 2021 who’s here listening to this gem😉👌🏿
@hameedsain6436
Meee