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]
Final
Wizkid Lyrics
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Legendary beat le le legendary beat
I get girl for my yard wey get big big backa
Wey dey make me feel amazing gal
I get one wey dey give me things I need and
I get one wey dey make me feel nice
She slow, dats why I no fit leave am gal
I get one wey dey want give me kiss and leave am and
But my gbedu is final, wizzy baby baba nla won
My girl wear designer, everytin' wey I give am final eh yeh
I no like wahala, oh wizzy baby baba nla won
Say my gbedu is final, wen me drop everybody no dey tire eh yeh
All of di girls go do anytin for my love
All of di boys go do anytin for di money
Dem dey dance to my music, dem show me love
Girls wanna touch, wanna love, dem want to love me
You know say I got one life, make I live am
See I don try, hustle hustle for street, I no lie
Now see me I don dey chop life eh
But my gbedu is final, the girl dem like wear designer
Wizzy baby kill di beat, I no dey tire
Wen di gbedu drop for the club is final oh whoa
My girl dey make me lose my mind eh
I give am wat she need
My girl dey make me lose my mind eh
Another girl I no dey see
But my gbedu is final, wizzy baby baba nla won
My girl wear designer, everytin wey I give am final eh yeh
I no like wahala, oh wizzybaby baba nla won
Say my gbedu is final, wen me drops everybody no dey tire eh yeh
Who's got the key to my beemer
I say who am I, di girls dem shuga
Call me di girl dem shuga, no one badder, number one no one madder
Say who's gat di key to my limo
I say who am I, di girl dem daada, call me di girl dem daada, I run everytin don dada ay
But my gbedu is final, wizzy baby baba nla won
My girl wear designer, everytin wey I give am final eh yeh
I no like wahala, oh wizzy baby baba nla won
Say my gbedu is final, wen me drop everybody no dey tire
The song "Final" is a mid-tempo Afropop track by Nigerian artist Wizkid, released in 2014. The lyrics of the song speak about Wizkid's love life and his success in the music industry. The song opens with a call to Legendary Beats, the Nigerian music production duo, and features a repeating chorus that emphasizes the finality of Wizkid's music: "My gbedu is final, wizzy baby baba nla won."
Throughout the song, Wizkid describes his love life, detailing the various qualities and behaviors of the women in his life. He has one woman who he describes as slow, but he can't leave; another who gives him everything he needs, and a third who wants to give him a kiss and leave. However, Wizkid has made his decision, and the finality of his decision is echoed in the repeating chorus.
Wizkid also makes reference to his success in the music industry and the love he receives from his fans. He sings: "All of the girls go do anything for my love / All of the boys go do anything for the money / Dem dey dance to my music, dem show me love / Girls wanna touch, wanna love, dem want to love me." However, despite his success, Wizkid remains grounded and focused on enjoying his life.
Overall, the song "Final" showcases Wizkid's swagger and confidence, both in his love life and his music career.
Line by Line Meaning
Legendary beat le le legendary beat
The beat is iconic and unforgettable
I get girl for my yard wey get big big backa
I have a girl in my house who has a large and shapely rear
Wey dey make me feel amazing gal
She makes me feel incredible
I get one wey dey give me things I need and
I have one who gives me what I need
I get one wey dey make me feel nice
I have one who makes me feel good
She slow, dats why I no fit leave am gal
She takes her time which is why I cannot leave her
I get one wey dey want give me kiss and leave am and
I have one who wants to kiss me and then leave me
But my gbedu is final, wizzy baby baba nla won
My music is the best, I am Wizzy baby the great
My girl wear designer, everytin' wey I give am final eh yeh
My girlfriend wears designer clothes and everything I give her is final
I no like wahala, oh wizzy baby baba nla won
I don't like trouble, oh Wizzy baby is the greatest
Say my gbedu is final, wen me drop everybody no dey tire eh yeh
My music is amazing, when I play everyone loves it and no one gets tired
All of di girls go do anytin for my love
All the girls are willing to do anything for my love
All of di boys go do anytin for di money
All the boys are willing to do anything for money
Dem dey dance to my music, dem show me love
They dance to my music and show me love
Girls wanna touch, wanna love, dem want to love me
Girls want to touch and love me
You know say I got one life, make I live am
I have only one life, I have to live it to the fullest
See I don try, hustle hustle for street, I no lie
I have tried and hustled hard in the streets, I am not lying
Now see me I don dey chop life eh
Now I am living life to the fullest
Who's got the key to my beemer
Who has the key to my BMW car
I say who am I, di girls dem shuga
I am the one the girls adore
Call me di girl dem shuga, no one badder, number one no one madder
They call me the girls' sugar, no one is better, I am the best
Say who's gat di key to my limo
Who has the key to my limousine
I say who am I, di girl dem daada, call me di girl dem daada, I run everytin don dada ay
I am the top girl, they call me the top girl, I run everything
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AYODEJI BALOGUN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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It reminds me of Uni days
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