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]
Olofofo
Wizkid Lyrics
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Sometimes I wonder what they say
When they see me passing by
And I be so fly
Sometimes I wonder what they say
When they see me passing by
And I be so fly
Bi ba gbe isu le na, wa soro mi
If I do anything, wa soro mi
Them no dey let me drink me drink water drop cup
To ba gbe isu le na, wa soro mi
If I do anything, wa soro mi
Dem no dey there (wa soro mi lai da)
Okay that Ice Prince right
They say he′s broke and they might be right
They say he's good but he might be hyped
You know how it is
They all talk about me much
They don′t turn me down just like Reeboks
Now we getting a cut just like scissors
We made it sweet, baby Jesus
Ye, now we traveling traveling
Flying high like a javelin javelin
Ye, they fit talk o
Choc boyz and EME get my back o
Ye, see them they mighty thing
Them talk say na them be fine thing thing
Me i dey fine thing thing
And I get money like the nineteen thing
Sometimes I wonder what they say
When they see me drive by
Or dey see me for their street them no holla
Shey na because God dey bless me
Dey bring things come my way
You dey see me for your street you no holla
Olofofo wa soro mi
Bi ba gbe isu le na, wa soro mi
If I do anything, wa soro mi
Them no dey let me drink water drop cup
Bi ba gbe isu le na, wa soro mi
If I do anything, wa soro mi
Dem no dey there (wa soro mi lai da)
Them no dey let me drink water drop cup
Na dem go tell dem say dem say ehn ehn
Na them go tell dem say dem hear ehn ehn
Say Wizzy dey for there ah
Say Wizzy don dey craze ye
Them say them no like my beats jeje
But I still dey give them hits jeje
So make you no spoil my name jeje
Olofofo stop the hate jeje
Ehh when i look, them no wan know
But when them hear bad, them they spoil my show
But God bless me
If you think otherwise, my brother try test me
See this little light of mine
See imma let it shine
See imma let it shine
Till it's all up in the sky ye
Olofofo ye ma soro mi
Ti ba gbesu le na ye ma soro mi
Ko sha komole ma jolo
Oya pakurumo ko jo dada
Sometimes I wonder what they say
When they see me passing by
And I be so fly
Sometimes I wonder what they say
When they see me passing by
And I be so fly
I am not really feeling the boy ye
Because they sound like toy ye
I break, I read I spoil ye
E no dey give me joy ye
Now, I'm gon be here for a while
Strung in your ass, you can call me pa
I am the best man like I am walking down the aisle
I′m far from poor but I know we gotta to smile
I go bananas like monkey
Shutting down rehab like a junkie
I get a lot of milli-ons on the monthly
I make it rain hard like banky
And I know you want to be me
And I know say you want to feel me
And I know say you want to see me
No dey form for meeee, yea
And I know you want to be me
And I know say you want to see me
And I know say you want to feel me
No dey form for me
Sometimes I wonder what they say
When they see me drive by
Or dey see me for their street them no holla
Shey na because God dey bless me
Dey bring things come my way
You dey see me for your street you no holla
Olofofo wa soro mi
Bi ba gbe isu le na, wa soro mi
If I do anything, wa soro mi
Them no dey let me drink water drop cup
To ba gbe isu le na, wa soro mi
If I do anything, wa soro mi
Dem no dey there (wa soro mi lai da)
Them no dey let me drink water drop cup
Sometimes I wonder what they say (wa soro mi)
When they see me passing by (wa soro mi)
And I be so fly (wa soro mi lai da)
Sometimes I wonder what they say (wa soro mi)
When they see me passing by (wa soro mi)
And I be so fly (wo ye ma soro mi lai da)
Olofofo wa soro mi
Olofofo wa soro mi
Olofofo wa soro mi
Wa soro mi lai da
Olofofo wa soro mi
Olofofo wa soro mi
Olofofo wa soro mi
Olofofo wa soro mi
Olofofo wa soro mi
The lyrics of Wizkid's "Olofofo" song revolve around the Nigerian music star who wonders what people say about him when they see him passing by. Wizkid is confident in himself, stating that people do talk about him but that he does not let that get in the way of his endeavors. He goes on to talk about his success and how people are not always supportive of him, but he keeps succeeding regardless. The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, is a call for anyone who wants to say anything negative about him to speak up to his face. Wizkid also mentions Ice Prince and mocks those who speak ill of him but do not have the courage to say it to his face.
The song's title, "Olofofo," is Nigerian slang that means "tell-tale" or "gossipy." It shows that Wizkid is aware that people are talking about him behind his back, but he is unfazed by their words. The song features a mix of English and Nigerian Pidgin and is popular among Nigerian audiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wonder what they say
I often wonder about the things people say when I'm around
When they see me passing by
When they see me walking past them
And I be so fly
And I am dressed so elegantly
Olofofo wa soro mi
Gossips always have something to say about me
Bi ba gbe isu le na, wa soro mi
Even if I simply lift up a yam, gossips will talk about it
If I do anything, wa soro mi
Gossips will always talk about me regardless of what I do
Them no dey let me drink me drink water drop cup
They won't even let me drink water from a cup in peace
To ba gbe isu le na, wa soro mi
If I do something as simple as lifting up a yam, gossips will talk about it
Dem no dey there (wa soro mi lai da)
Those who gossip about me are not present when I need help
They say he's good but he might be hyped
People talk about Ice Prince being talented, but he might just be overrated
You know how it is
You understand how things work in the music industry
They all talk about me much
People gossip about me a lot
They don't turn me down just like Reeboks
Girls don't reject me just like they don't reject Reebok shoes
Now we getting a cut just like scissors
Now we're making money, just like scissors cutting through paper
We made it sweet, baby Jesus
We made it really good and successful
Ye, now we traveling traveling
Now we're travelling and touring
Flying high like a javelin javelin
Flying high like a javelin
Ye, they fit talk o
Yeah, people can still talk about us
Choc boyz and EME get my back o
Choc boyz and EME music labels have my support
Ye, see them they mighty thing
Yeah, they seem like they're important and powerful
Them talk say na them be fine thing thing
They say they're the best and most attractive
Me i dey fine thing thing
I am also very attractive myself
And I get money like the nineteen thing
And I make a lot of money
When they see me drive by
When they see me driving past them
Or dey see me for their street them no holla
Even when they see me in their neighborhood, they won't say anything
Shey na because God dey bless me
Maybe it's because God has blessed me
Dey bring things come my way
Things come to me easily
Them no dey let me drink water drop cup
Gossips won't let me even drink water from a cup in peace
Na dem go tell dem say dem say ehn ehn
They are the ones who spread the rumors about me
Na them go tell dem say dem hear ehn ehn
They are the ones who tell others that they've heard something about me
Say Wizzy dey for there ah
They say that Wizkid is right there
Say Wizzy don dey craze ye
They say that Wizkid is going crazy
Them say them no like my beats jeje
They say they don't really like my music
But I still dey give them hits jeje
But I'm still making hit songs that they can't ignore
So make you no spoil my name jeje
So don't ruin my reputation
Olofofo stop the hate jeje
Gossips should stop spreading hate and rumors
Ehh when i look, them no wan know
When I look at them, they pretend not to notice me
But when them hear bad, them they spoil my show
But when they hear rumors about me, they try to ruin my reputation
But God bless me
But God has blessed me
If you think otherwise, my brother try test me
If anyone thinks otherwise, they should try to test me
See this little light of mine
See my small success in the music industry
See imma let it shine
I'm going to let it shine and show it off
Till it's all up in the sky ye
Until I reach my full potential and success
Ti ba gbesu le na ye ma soro mi
Even if I simply pick something up, gossips will still talk about me
Ko sha komole ma jolo
Just keep dancing and having fun
Oya pakurumo ko jo dada
Let's dance without any worries
I am not really feeling the boy ye
I don't really like that guy
Because they sound like toy ye
Because their music sounds like children's toys
I break, I read I spoil ye
I can easily ruin their reputation
E no dey give me joy ye
It doesn't make me happy
Now, I'm gon be here for a while
Now, I'm going to be successful and relevant for a long time
Strung in your ass, you can call me pa
I'm in control and you can call me daddy
I am the best man like I am walking down the aisle
I am the best man in the music industry, just like a groom walking down the aisle on his wedding day
I'm far from poor but I know we gotta to smile
I'm not poor, but I still know how to be happy and appreciate what I have
I go bananas like monkey
I go crazy and have a lot of fun
Shutting down rehab like a junkie
I'm partying and having fun like an addict at rehab
I get a lot of milli-ons on the monthly
I make a lot of money every month
I make it rain hard like banky
I make it rain money hard like Banky W
And I know you want to be me
I know that you want to be as successful and rich as me
And I know say you want to feel me
And I know that you want to feel my music and style
And I know say you want to see me
And I know that you want to see me in person
No dey form for meeee, yea
Don't pretend or try to act around me
No dey form for me
Don't try to impress me or act differently around me
And I be so fly (wa soro mi lai da)
And I am dressed so elegantly while gossips talk behind my back
Writer(s): Panshak Zamani, Jude Abaga, Ayo Balagun
Contributed by Cooper I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@preciousvidaatiene9641
Proudly FC till D 🦅❤️🔥who is here Jan 29 2023 🙌❣️ Peter Obi for president 🇳🇬❣️
@zakithitwala2203
Love from South Africa 🇿🇦 I was OBSESSED with this song so many years ago. So many memories attached to it. When BIG Bother was BOMB!! This song will never get old. Wiz and ice Prince killed this.
@dust_za
zakithi twala me and you both namanje I love it
@africandocumentary5603
Spiritual
God's been protective if you're still here till now, living to jam this song again 🙏🙏🙏
@africanfuturebillionaires
2020, anyone?
@tabekelvin9254
2021*
@webinho2270
2021
@janelwright9583
He taught he got hater back then.But, na now the hater are really coming out hard on him...Keep shinning wizkid.
@emii-precious3380
Fact
@99lifestyle.
2021 New generation make una cherish all this jam oo they hold many memories