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]
Oluwa Lo Ni
Wizkid Lyrics
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Jay Sleeky Sleeky
Say bad man feel my flow
But dem like from say dem know too know
I started on the streets I know
I remember back in the days I know
One jeans one shirt and that same shoe
We just try na make a living
But bad man say dem no like o
I kept on believing
What you see sometimes
Can be deceiving
Man crying still see
And the death still talk
And I'm still breathing
Suffer doesn't kill you just makes you stronger
Somethings I see just makes me ponder
People still bussin my guy I wonder
I say I know know o
Se bi oluwa lo ni maribatise (ribatise)
Se bi oluwa lo ni ma ri odun modun (ri odun modun)
Se bi oluwa lo ni ma fayo sayo
Cause dey got to know
Say bad man got to know
Say say
No be who carry me pass
Dem say na dem carry me pass
They don't stop to yan say na dem do pass
Dem say na dem too do pass
Dey wan run my race hundred meters
Dey say dey wan run hundred meters
Dey wan to go my way look distance
I say bad man look distance
I love the life I'm living
I thank my God for giving
The glitters can be deceiving
Some people don't pray for your healing my brother
Look sharp stop sleeping
I swear I know that feeling
Of everything breaking down
Things going round
I just bounce back and say say
Se bi oluwa lo ni maribatise
Se bi oluwa lo ni ma rodun modun
Se bi oluwa lo ni ma fayo sayo
Cause se dey got to know
Say bad man got to know o say say
My brother stop crying
Just count your blessings and name dem one by one
My sister stop wailing
Say look your neighbor you go no say God do am
For you for me
All I wan see
Put your hands in the air
And thank Jah for what all He's done
My brother stop crying
Just count your blessings and name them one by one
My sister stop wailing
Say look your neighbour you go know say God do am
For you for me
All I want see
Put your hands in the air
And thank Jah for what he's done for you
Se bi oluwa lo ni maribatise (ribatise)
Se bi oluwa lo ni ma ri odun modun (ri odun odun)
Se bi oluwa lo ni ma fayo sayo
Cause dey got to know o
Say bad man got to know o say
Se bi oluwa lo ni maribatise se (ribatise)
Se bi oluwa lo ni ma rodun modun (rodun modun)
Se bi oluwa lo ni ma fayo sayo
Cause dey got to know
Say bad man got to know o say say
Brother say say
The lyrics to Wizkid's Oluwa Lo Ni talk about the struggles of life and how even though people may not believe in you, you must keep on believing in yourself. The song talks about the journey of Wizkid's life and how he started from humble beginnings with only one pair of jeans, a shirt and shoes, and how he had to hustle every day just to make a living. Despite the naysayers, he continues to persevere and believes that suffering doesn't kill you, it only makes you stronger.
The song also touches on the theme of trusting in God's plan for your life. Oluwa Lo Ni means "God owns everything" in Yoruba, which is a language spoken in Nigeria. Wizkid sings about how God is the one who controls everything in life and how he has faith that God will guide him on his journey. He encourages others to also trust in God, count their blessings, and thank Jah for all that he has done for them.
Overall, the song is a message of perseverance, faith, and gratitude. It encourages people to believe in themselves, trust in God's plan, and be thankful for all the good things in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Say bad man feel my flow
I am confident in my music abilities and hope they appreciate my style
But dem like from say dem know too know
People act like they know everything about me but they don't
I started on the streets I know
I came from humble beginnings and had to work hard to get where I am
I remember back in the days I know
I reflect on my past struggles and appreciate my current success
One jeans one shirt and that same shoe
I had very little growing up and often had to make do with very little clothing or shoes
Everyday say we dey hustle
I worked hard every day to achieve my goals
We just tryna make a living
I was just trying to survive and make a better life for myself
But bad man say dem no like o
There were people who did not believe in me or support my dreams
I kept on believing
Despite the setbacks and doubters, I never lost faith in myself and my abilities
What you see sometimes can be deceiving
Appearances can be misleading and it's important to look deeper than just face value
Man crying still see
Even in tough times, I could still see through the tears and sadness
And the death still talk
Despite death being a painful experience, it still holds a meaningful story
And I'm still breathing
No matter the obstacles, I am still alive and pushing forward
Suffer doesn't kill you just makes you stronger
Difficulties and experiences only build up your strength and resilience
Somethings I see just makes me ponder
I observe and ponder about things that others may not see or notice
People still bussin my guy I wonder
Despite success and accomplishments, there are still people who doubt and criticize me
I say I know know o
I remain grounded and sure in myself amidst the noise and opinions of others
Se bi oluwa lo ni maribatise (ribatise)
God is responsible for all good things in life
Se bi oluwa lo ni ma ri odun modun (ri odun modun)
God has been present throughout the years
Se bi oluwa lo ni ma fayo sayo
God will continue to bless and support us
Cause dey got to know
It's important for people to understand and recognize God's role in our lives
No be who carry me pass
I am not indebted to anyone for my success
Dem say na dem carry me pass
People may claim to have helped me, but I know what I've done on my own
They don't stop to yan say na dem do pass
Their talk of helping me does not stop, but I know it's not true
Dem say na dem too do pass
Others try to take credit for my hard work and accomplishments
Dey wan run my race hundred meters
Others want to compete with me and be better than me
Dey say dey wan run hundred meters
They talk about wanting to do better than me
Dey wan to go my way look distance
Others compare themselves to me and try to follow in my footsteps
I say bad man look distance
I focus on my own path and ignore the noise around me
I love the life I'm living
I am content and happy with my current life
I thank my God for giving
I show gratitude to God for the blessings in my life
The glitters can be deceiving
Material wealth and fame may seem appealing, but they can also be misleading
Some people don't pray for your healing my brother
Not everyone wishes you well or supports you, even when you are struggling
Look sharp stop sleeping
Stay alert and be aware of the people and situations around you
I swear I know that feeling
I understand that feeling of struggling and being let down
Of everything breaking down
When everything seems to be falling apart
Things going round
Life moves in a constant cycle of ups and downs
I just bounce back and say say
I always find a way to recover and move forward
My brother stop crying
Don't get too down on yourself, focus on the good in your life
Just count your blessings and name dem one by one
Remind yourself of the things you have to be grateful for
My sister stop wailing
Don't give up hope, things will get better
Say look your neighbor you go no say God do am
Look to those around you and see the good things that God has done for them
For you for me
God's blessings are meant for us all
All I wan see
I just want to witness and appreciate the good things in my life
Put your hands in the air
Show your gratitude and appreciation for God's blessings in your life
And thank Jah for what all He's done
Give thanks to God for all that he has blessed us with
Brother say say
Let's keep pushing forward and expressing our gratitude to God
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AYODEJI BALOGUN, AYODEJI IBRAHIM BALOGUN, JERRY L. SHELIKA
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