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]
Roll It
Wizkid Lyrics
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The way you move
I'm looking at a banta
And now they are looking at me
And me looking at you aii
Fire on the dance floor
All the girls dey dance as Wizzy dey sing o
This fine girl she dey do the dirty whine
This girl she been looking at me eye
And I've been looking at the girl
And I can see it in her eyes
See, I wanna take you to my ride
And I will treat you like a queen that you are
See roll it o, roll it
Even if you get man leave story
Roll it o, roll it
Baby make you wine dat thing roll it
I really wanna give you everything you want
And I'm really gonna give you everything you need
Roll it o roll it
Even if you get man leave story
Oya ma lady
Sha ma gbon gbon gbon gbon
Mo ni sha ma gbon gbon gbon gbon.go low
Sha ma gbon gbon gbon gbon
Mo ni sha ma gbon gbon gbon gbon
Go low
Soon as I enter
Take it to the center
Make you kolomental
Intercontinental
She's so monumental
On this instrumental
Looking her eyes like say she no wan leave today
But if I take you to my ride
You go like the backseat of my car
We just met tonight
She no know me
She said she got a boyfriend
Cool story
I lay hands on you
You are so lonely
And when you back it up, I control it
Olu Maintain ringtone, you are nawti
See they want to hate but dem no fit eh
Roll it o, roll it
And even if you get man leave story
Oya my baby go
Sha ma gbon gbon gbon.go low low
Sha ma gbon gbon gbon.go low
Sha ma gbon gbon gbon.go low low
Sha ma gbon gbon gbon.go low
Shawty just dance on thing go
Shawty just dance on thing go low
Roll it o, roll it
Roll it o.go low
Oh na na na
My whole team is swagged up
There's a show in here, so we getting in... oh na na na
A bad bitch and I was here told that we hitting it... oh na na na
We getting money, wherever we go in all away spending... oh na na na
On girls like you who roll it, make you shake dirty
We 'bout to get down break it... oh ah ah
The way you are rolling naked... oh ah ah
The way you make me face it... oh ah ah
Ask me should I've been nominated... oh ah
With Wizkid and Banky... oh ah ah
The franchise and company... oh ah ah
And I know you like it... oh ah ah
Drop down for me one time and roll it... oh ah
Roll it o, roll it
Even if you get man leave story
Roll it o, roll it
Baby make you whine that thing roll it
I really wanna give you everything
You want... everything you want girl
And I really gonna give you
Everything you need... everything you need girl
Roll it o, roll it
Even if you get man leave story
Oya my baby go
Sha ma gbon gbon gbon.go low low
Sha ma gbon gbon gbon.go low
Sha ma gbon gbon gbon.go low low
Sha ma gbon gbon gbon.go low
Shawty just dance on thing go
Shawty just dance on thing go low
Roll it o, roll it
Roll it o.go low
Roll it
Hey drop it to the floor
Show me how you do it
How you do it real slow
Hey drop it down low
Bad bitch, don't let anybody know
Hey gimme lil more
Whine your waste round and doing it circles
Hey gimme lil more
Give me as much as you think I can handle
Wizkid’s song “Roll It” is a seductive song that will make you want to move your body. In the first few lyrics, he praises a fire dancer for her excellent moves. In the chorus, Wizkid urges her to roll it, dance and move her waist in circles.
The lyrics depict a man who is immediately taken by a fine girl’s seductive moves on the dancefloor. He cannot take his eyes off her, and he wants to treat her like the queen that she is. Ultimately, he wishes to take her for a ride and show her the time of her life.
The lyrics of “Roll It” embody a fun, relaxed and carefree mentality that encourages listeners to let go and have fun on the dance floor. The song encourages women to express themselves and to dance without inhibition. It is no doubt one of Wizkid’s most popular songs to date.
Line by Line Meaning
Fire dancer
A person who is amazing at dancing
The way you move
The way you dance is captivating
I'm looking at a banta
I'm seeing a very attractive person
And now they are looking at me
Now that I'm looking, they are returning the gaze
And me looking at you aii
I'm staring at you
Fire on the dance floor
The dance floor is on fire with amazing dancers
All the girls dey dance as Wizzy dey sing o
All the girls are dancing to Wizkid's music
This fine girl she dey do the dirty whine
This girl is doing a seductive dance with hip gyrations
She dey make my head dey ring o
She's making my head spin with her dance moves
This girl she been looking at me eye
This girl has been glancing at me
And I've been looking at the girl
And I've been gazing at her too
And I can see it in her eyes
I can tell from her eyes
See, I wanna take you to my ride
I want to take you to my car
And I will treat you like a queen that you are
I'll treat you with respect and care
See roll it o, roll it
Keep dancing seductively
Even if you get man leave story
Even if you have a boyfriend, forget about him
Baby make you wine dat thing roll it
Baby, continue with that sexy dancing
I really wanna give you everything you want
I want to provide you with everything you desire
And I'm really gonna give you everything you need
I'll also give you everything you need
Oya ma lady Sha ma gbon gbon gbon gbon
Lady, dance some more
Mo ni sha ma gbon gbon gbon gbon.go low
I'm telling you to dance and go low
Soon as I enter
As soon as I walk in
Take it to the center
Let's go to the middle of the dance floor
Make you kolomental
I want you to go crazy with your dancing
Intercontinental
All over the world
She's so monumental
She's amazing
On this instrumental
To the beat of this music
Looking her eyes like say she no wan leave today
I'm looking at her eyes and it seems like she doesn't want to leave
But if I take you to my ride
But if I take you to my car
You go like the backseat of my car
You'll enjoy sitting in the backseat of my car
We just met tonight
We just met tonight
She no know me
She doesn't know me yet
She said she got a boyfriend
She mentioned that she has a boyfriend
Cool story
That's irrelevant
I lay hands on you
I want to touch you
You are so lonely
You need company
And when you back it up, I control it
I'm controlling the rhythm of your movement
Olu Maintain ringtone, you are nawti
You're naughty like Olu Maintain ringtone
See they want to hate but dem no fit eh
People want to hate but they can't
Oya my baby go Sha ma gbon gbon gbon.go low low
Dance some more, and go low
Shawty just dance on thing go
Girl, keep dancing seductively
Shawty just dance on thing go low
Girl, keep dancing seductively and low
Roll it o, roll it
Keep rolling your body
Oh na na na
Oh no no no
My whole team is swagged up
My whole team looks stylish
There's a show in here, so we getting in... oh na na na
We're getting ready for the show
A bad bitch and I was here told that we hitting it... oh na na na
Someone told us that we're going to have a good time
We getting money, wherever we go in all away spending... oh na na na
We're making money and spending it
On girls like you who roll it, make you shake dirty
On girls like you who dance seductively
We 'bout to get down break it... oh ah ah
We're going to dance and enjoy ourselves
The way you are rolling naked... oh ah ah
The way you're dancing is really sexy
The way you make me face it... oh ah ah
The way you dance is making me excited
Ask me should I've been nominated... oh ah
You're asking if I should've been nominated
With Wizkid and Banky... oh ah ah
With Wizkid and Banky as celebrities
The franchise and company... oh ah ah
My team and I
And I know you like it... oh ah ah
I know you're enjoying it too
Drop down for me one time and roll it... oh ah
Dance for me and keep rolling your body
Hey drop it to the floor
Hey, dance and drop down to the floor
Show me how you do it
Show me your seductive dance moves
How you do it real slow
Do it slowly and sensually
Bad bitch, don't let anybody know
Seductive woman, don't let anyone interrupt us
Hey gimme lil more
Give me more of your sexy moves
Whine your waste round and doing it circles
Move your hips in circles
Give me as much as you think I can handle
Dance in as seductive a way as you want, I can handle it
Writer(s): Layne Shontelle Delia, Benjamin Sheldon
Contributed by Alex V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vanguardadvancellc.1742
This song never gets old.
@zukqi2541
Precious Apemiye never gets old dear
@emmyteetv
Wizkid, banky w and Akon killed this crazy beat 🔥🔥still a hot song @2020
@Mrsucray
2022 still jamming this song in London. Akon killed it. Wizkid fire 🔥 banky father!!
@mrrighttt
amazing track never get old 2022
@essaukalinga5516
Most of best wizkid song❤️
@andred3199
This beat should have had a video to go with it
@user-qv9wp7gh6t
2019 and this shit still the best
@divine8019
2023, still banging 💣💣💣
@lynnnsantos1753
Great music