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]
Ma Lo
Wizkid Lyrics
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Tiwa Savage on this one e-ay
Wizkid e yo wamama
Make e yarn una the ting o
This kind ting I never see o
I pressure dey high got me down wo-woh
My girl low down to me o
Girl you dey make me shiver o
Girl if you leave I suffer o
With you I get no wahala o
I wan dey with you forever
(Listen) roboskehskeh roboskehskeh
If not be you then tell me who o
Dem go sempe dem go sempe
Nobody messing with my boo
Roboskehskeh roboskehskeh
If no be you then tell me who o
Roboskehskeh robo-yes-skeh
Nobody messing with my boo
Ma lo oh, Jor oh
You give me love I never see oh
Ma lo oh, Jor oh
Your love mean so much to me oh
Ma lo oh, Jor oh
You give me love I never see oh
Ma lo oh, Jor oh
Your love mean so much to me oh
Not be what you do or what you say
My love is single nor be plural yeah
Brother no be mouth, but my bobo you be plural, yeah
Bonnie and Clyde
It's how I feel when I'm rolling with you
Number one ni Africa bad girl
And the Starboy you know how we do
Nwa baby, you scatter my heart, you
And you load my accounti, you
See I no go comot you
Ma lo oh, Jor oh
You give me love I've never seen o-ooh
Ma lo oh, Jor oh oh
Your love means so much to me o-ooh
Ma lo oh, Jor oh
You give me love I've never seen o-ooh
Ma lo oh, Jor oh
Your love means so much to me o-ooh
Roboskehskeh roboskehskeh
If nor be you then tell me who o
Dem go sempe dem go sempe
Nobody messing with my boo
Roboskehskeh roboskehskeh
If nor be you then tell me who o
Roboskehskeh robo-yes-skeh
Nobody messing with my boo
Oh, oh, oh oh
I never seen this kind of feeling
This love I believe in
Oh, oh, oh oh
Even when I dey try to leave him
Something 'bout this feeling
Ma lo oh, Jor oh
You give me love I've never seen oh
Ma lo oh, Jor oh oh
Your love means so much to me oh
Ma lo oh, Jor oh
You give me love I've never seen oh
Ma lo oh, Jor oh
Your love means so much to me oh
The lyrics of the song "Ma Lo" by Wizkid featuring Tiwa Savage expresses a deep love that the artist has for his partner. The song starts with Wizkid's call to his audience to listen as he introduces Tiwa Savage's sweet melody. Wizkid expresses how his partner's love has made him feel over the time they have spent together. He reveals that he has never experienced this kind of love and affection from anyone before, as he promises to be with her forever. He also highlights that no one can come between them, and he won't leave her for anything in the world. The song emphasizes the love, devotion, and commitment the artist has for his partner, and he shows it in his lyrics and melody.
Moreover, the song is rich in catchy phrases and compelling beats, making it an instant hit for music lovers. With his catchy melody and rich metaphor, the song reflects the emotions and experiences of young love in a way that connects with its listeners. The choice of words and the infectious rhythm of the song all blend together to create a dance march that is both meaningful and fascinating. The song "Ma Lo" is a testament to Wizkid and Tiwa Savage's vocals and songwriting skills, which have earned them a place in the top echelon of the music industry in Nigeria and Africa at large.
Line by Line Meaning
Spellz on the beat
The song is produced by Spellz
Tiwa Savage on this one e-ay
Tiwa Savage is the featured artist on this song
Wizkid e yo wamama
Wizkid is expressing excitement and enthusiasm
Make e yarn una the ting o
Wizkid wants to share something with his listeners
This kind ting I never see o
Wizkid is surprised by the intensity of his feelings
I pressure dey high got me down wo-woh
He is feeling overwhelmed by his emotions
My girl low down to me o
His girl is loyal and devoted to him
Never ever leve me for crash o-wo-woh
He doesn't want his girl to ever leave him
Girl you dey make me shiver o
His feelings for his girl are intense and powerful
Girl if you leave I suffer o
He would be devastated if his girl were to ever leave him
With you I get no wahala o
He is stress-free and happy when he is with his girl
I wan dey with you forever
He wants to be with his girl forever
Listen) roboskehskeh roboskehskeh
The beat of the song is introduced
If not be you then tell me who o
His girl is the only one for him
Dem go sempe dem go sempe
Those who disrespect his girl will face consequences
Nobody messing with my boo
He is protective of his girl
Ma lo oh, Jor oh
The chorus expresses his love and appreciation for his girl
You give me love I never see oh
His girl is unlike anyone he has ever met
Your love mean so much to me oh
He values and cherishes his girl's love
Not be what you do or what you say
Actions speak louder than words in their relationship
My love is single nor be plural yeah
His love is exclusive to his girl
Brother no be mouth, but my bobo you be plural, yeah
He is committed to his girl
Bonnie and Clyde
He and his girl are like the infamous crime couple
It's how I feel when I'm rolling with you
He feels invincible when he is with his girl
Number one ni Africa bad girl
She is the best girl in Africa
And the Starboy you know how we do
Wizkid is referring to himself as the Starboy and is confident in their relationship
Nwa baby, you scatter my heart, you
His girl has stolen his heart
And you load my accounti, you
His girl provides financial support for him
See I no go comot you
He doesn't plan on leaving his girl anytime soon
Oh, oh, oh oh
The outro expresses his love and happiness
I never seen this kind of feeling
His emotions are new and intense
This love I believe in
He has faith in their relationship
Even when I dey try to leave him
He is devoted to his girl
Something 'bout this feeling
He can't explain the depth of his emotions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, Tiwatope Savage-Balogun
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DebelAjiboye
For those asking for the meaning of “Robo skeske” It actually doesnt have a precise meaning, however in the song it is been used as a “nom de caresse” for her supposed boyfriend in the song. “Nom de caresse” in english means “affectionate name” or “pet name”. A name use to pet someone. For example, your boyfriend’s name is John but you call him Jonny, your girl friend’s name is Fatimata but you call her Fatibumbum etc. In this song her supposed Roboskeske real first name might be “Robert” or “Robinson”.
Now let me give you the full meaning of the sentence she used with Roboskeke.
- 0:30 Roboskeke roboskeke if no be you, then tell me who? = She is trying to tell her supposed Robert or Robinson ( Roboskeke) that if she aint with him who else will she be with?
- 0:35 Dem go sempe dem go sempe nobody messing with my boo oo = Sempe in Yoruba street language means “stay aside” or “keep away from something or somewhere”. So this sentence means every other lady will have to keep off her man ( Roboskeske) cos no one messes with what belongs to her.
- 0:44 Robo skeske robo yeske nobody messes with my boo = Same meaning with what I wrote above.
Translation by: Debel Ajiboye
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@peruthskitchen295
If you’re reading this in 2090 just know we your grandparents enjoyed dancing to this Afro beat music so much, please don’t change the style.😂 and ooh if you haven’t got emoji’s, we had them in our time😜 comment with your best emojis to show our grand and great grandchildren what we had then💃🏾🤷🏾♀️🕺🏾🙄🤬😢😫🤪😋😉🥹😂🤣🤣🤣💀
@amkissjallow3917
❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂
@victorke6550
yes we did😂😢
@gospeligbinovia13
😀😀😀
@jerry_ivanna
😂
@gathagu8425
You have no idea how amazing your grandfathers danced to this beat...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@edwinasmith3629
5 years later still on repeat! Vibes❤❤❤
@preciouspodoki
Big shout out to wiz and Tiwa for this master piece 🎉❤
@Blacktop388
Who's here 2024
@oghenegareeyankware8167
I'm here...