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]
Show Me The Money
Wizkid Lyrics
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If I show you my money
Are you gonna dance o
If I show you the way
Are you gonna dance o
If I show you my pocket
Are you gonna dance o
If I show you my wallet
I will show you the money o
Baby dance for me o
Baby move for me o
Don't go funny o
I will show you the money o
Baby dance for me o
Show me your body o
Don't go funny o
African african african african baby
Oh oh
African african african african baby
Aroo...eh Add or View Explanation
The money too much I'm dashing out
Are you feeling my singing
Buy whatever you're thinking about
Can't you see what I'm feeling now
From Lagos to Dubai
Abuja to Muzari
Johannesburg to Mumbai
Na Wizzy music them want to dance to
Are you gonna dance o
If I show you my money
Are you gonna dance o
If I show you the way
Are you gonna dance o
If I show you my pocket
Are you gonna dance o
If I show you my wallet
I will show you the money o
Baby dance for me o
Show me your body o
Don't go funny o
Eni mini mani mo
Baby give me all your loving
Eni mini mani mo
I no go take your love for granted
Baby baby fi aya gbe jo
Baby you and I just dey go
Don't let badman stop our flow
Baby make we just dey go
The money too much I'm dashing out
Are you feeling my singing
Buy whatever you're thinking about
Can't you see what I'm feeling now
From Lagos to Dubai
Abuja to Muzari
Johannesburg to Mumbai
Na Wizzy music them want to dance to
Are you gonna dance o
If I show you my money
Are you gonna dance o
If I show you the way
Are you gonna dance o
If I show you my pocket
Are you gonna dance o
If I show you my wallet Add or View Explanation
I will show you the money o
Baby dance for me o
Show me your body o
Don't go funny o Add or View Explanation
In Wizkid's hit song "Show You The Money," the lyrics revolve around the concept of using money as a means to get a girl to dance and move for him. The opening verse poses the question of whether the girl will dance if Wizkid shows her his money, way, pocket, or wallet. Despite the shallowness of the lyrics, it is catchy and upbeat, urging the listener to get up and dance.
The chorus repeats the offer of showing the girl the money, which she can dance to, while also showing off her body. The pre-chorus boasts of Wizkid's wealth and how he's sharing it with others. The subsequent verse shows how Wizkid's music is danceable in different parts of the world, such as Lagos, Dubai, Abuja, Muzari, Johannesburg, and Mumbai.
Overall, the song showcases the status of Wizkid's success and his carefree attitude towards money, where he uses it as a means to attract women and showcase his lavish lifestyle. However, it must be noted that this song, released in 2014, is criticized for its sexist lyrics, which do not promote gender equality.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you gonna dance o
Will you dance if I offer you something?
If I show you my money
If I show you the amount of money I have.
If I show you the way
If I show you what you need to do to become successful like me.
If I show you my pocket
If I show you how much money I have in my pocket.
If I show you my wallet
If I show you the contents of my wallet, which may include a substantial amount of money.
I will show you the money o
I am willing to show you the amount of money I have.
Baby dance for me o
Baby, please dance for me.
Baby move for me o
Baby, please move your body for me.
Don't go funny o
Don't embarrass or disappoint me.
Show me your body o
Please display your body for me to see.
African african african african baby
African baby, African baby, African baby...
The money too much I'm dashing out
I have so much money that I am giving it away freely.
Are you feeling my singing
Do you like the way I am singing?
Buy whatever you're thinking about
Purchase anything that you have in mind, no matter how expensive.
Can't you see what I'm feeling now
Can't you see how happy and excited I am right now?
From Lagos to Dubai
My music is loved and enjoyed everywhere, from Lagos, Nigeria to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Abuja to Muzari
My music is popular in Abuja, Nigeria and Muzari, a possible reference to Mozambique.
Johannesburg to Mumbai
My music is enjoyed in Johannesburg, South Africa and Mumbai, India.
Na Wizzy music them want to dance to
They want to dance to my music because it is created by the talented artist, Wizkid.
Eni mini mani mo
A counting-out rhyme used to make a selection randomly.
Baby give me all your loving
Baby, please give me all your love.
I no go take your love for granted
I will not take your love for granted, I will cherish it.
Baby baby fi aya gbe jo
Baby, let's dance happily together.
Baby you and I just dey go
Baby, you and I are on the way to the top together.
Don't let badman stop our flow
Don't let negative people or energy hinder our progress.
I will show you the money o
I am still willing to show you the amount of money I have.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AYODEJI BALOGUN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mohameddd_ca
Who is there in 2024
@mintchemionkan5183
It's 2023 and we are still jamming to this song ❤good music never gets old
@simplicedegbass8322
2024, qui est là ?
Coucou depuis Abidjan 🇨🇮🐘
@mmathurin1
not gonna lie, I've never listened to African music until today, two songs from this guy got me hooked already, I'm glad I clicked that video, on accident
@daraadekoya254
+marc mathurin Nigerian
@killa-kkoffi5382
Bro I kept skipping this until today smh I know u feel
@sorochi5132
It's nigerian music don't say "african music" africa is very big
@youngchipy
+Esther its actually Afrobeat
@sorochi5132
Young_Creeper I know but still
@JulianneAdams64
I can never get tired of this song! WiZkid ❤❤
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