At this point, it must be acknowledged that Olamide is great at making hits and albums. “Who You Epp” is not an exception.
There are things each of us dislikes or hate but tend to keep to ourselves. Unlike Passenger, many of us do not get to unload them as fashionably as he did in I Hate.
Left for good by Waje and Patoranking is a song about moving on after breaking up from a selfish lover. It tells the story of recovering ones’ glow after healing from heartbreak.
As much as warn yourself is Omawumi talking to the guy not to take his shot at her cause he can’t handle her and all of her goodies, you also need to warn yourself so you never settle for less than you deserve.
For lots of people, “I’m a born sinner”, “no one is born a saint”, “he who is without sin should cast the first stone”, “no one is perfect” has been their crutch to wallowing in imperfection, Immortality, and costly vices.
When I first got informed that Davido’s newest release was titled Fem, I didn’t expect it to be this much of a stirring of the hornet’s nest.
Davido used this as an opportunity to go after the latest set of people who have got grievances, real or perceived, with him.
As we round off 2020, I know you have a thousand and one prayer requests, but counting your blessings and thanking God for them could be the key to unlocking the next phase of your life.
As you Soro Soke, remember to keep counting your blessings.
The land is green with opportunities; the dreamers are ready; can the government, if they won’t aid them kindly get out of their way?
As a big dreamer, I hope my dreams come true. I hope yours also come true.
When in 2006, African China released the song Mr President, the perspective then was that Nigeria was so bad, it would take a “miracle” to get any worse.
Seven years by the band Lukas Graham is a song filled with life lessons. It is a song that gives me an understanding of another man and his cultural view on life.
Ilu by Asa is a song I love but wish never existed. It is a piece of artistic brilliance, beautifully composed, yet reflecting the state of a highly deplored nation.
Funny thing is I know people who live their lives daily, talking about if I get money eh, before listing out an endless stream of things they intend to do immediately they have money. Interestingly, they have no plan in place on how to make said money.
When a self-confessed gangster sings about how he was Blinded By Your Grace, you have to believe that His Grace is beyond description.
When you see your favorite artists “fanboy” 2 Baba, know that the “Baba” at the end of his name is not decorative. Like a Four-Star general, he earned all four letters of it.
Is anybody out there? Is anyone listening? Can you hear my cry for help? Will you reach out a hand and pull me out of this quicksand I find myself in?
There are very few experiences more beautiful in this world than a great choir performing a song worthy of a once in a lifetime performance. That is exactly what you get to experience with the
At this point, the year 2020 needs a song to calm it down and for me, Rise Up by Andra Day is the song for it.
Resonance by Chinwe Ike is a timeless musical piece. I can’t remember exactly when I first heard it, but I do know that I fell in love with it right away and that love never waned.
Be careful before you make those who love you start to despise you. That is Cardi B’s warning on Be Careful.
In Adura Elijah, Jhybo calls on Jehovah to save him from enemies near and far, known and unknown, and most dangerous of all, frenemies.
If we must talk about Rap Music in Nigeria, then we must talk about Vector. And if we must rank the best Nigerian rap songs for 2020, then “If We Must” must be somewhere in the top three so far this year.
Pete Pete is exactly what I imagined a 9ice and Asa collaboration to sound like. And no. They did not disappoint.
Majek Fashek was not scared to use his voice. Even when he was plagued by lots of personal demons, he still continued to give music his best. He continued to bless the world with melodious tunes that helped people with their personal battles.
Some people get addicted to what was supposed to be a temporal source of release and pleasure. We find our “high” and want to remain there. This has led to misuse, abuse, and dependence on drugs, alcohol, sex, relationship, porn, game, gambling, and others.
Common, Erykah Badu and William Murphy do a great job of reminding us to never lose sight of God’s Love and God’s Light. It is up to you to be a representation and manifestation of this.
On Good Thing, the song in itself talks about refusing to be treated sub-humanly because of your flaws and insecurities. It encourages you to take charge of your life and demand the respect you deserve.
Addiction is a battle a lot of people are fighting. Getting clean is celebrated by many. Relapsing is often a setback that breaks many. Starting over. That is one step that many are unable to take.
Frenemies. We’ve all got them. Wish we didn’t. Hope we don’t. Pray to loose them, but we’ve got them still.
Remember if you start seeing any sign that her father or mother is coming for you, do take to your heels. People may laugh at you, but your head won’t be in bandages at the end of the night.
There is something about Lagos houses and “Not For Sale”. It just goes hand in hand. I wish the same can be said about the forthcoming General Election in Nigeria.