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.
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?
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.
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.
I wish every Nigerian going into this election can go with the mindset of No Shishi 4 Bribe. And stand by the decision.
In the song “Only You Jesus” by Ada Ehi, she recognizes the finite ability of man and the infinite ability of God. This is something that a lot of us have come to overlook in our daily lives.
If you have to slap a police officer, go to war, go to court, climb the bridge, enter water, punch a judge or slap an agbero for a guy, you really need to start with rethinking your life choices.
The song “No More Sorrow” by Majek Fashek and 2 Baba is the perfect song for Nigeria at the moment. Beautifully remixed from Majek Fashek’s 1991 Classic, “Holy Spirit.”
One by Tiwa Savage is a song of prayer in readiness for a New Year where we will be counted amongst those who have truly been blessed.
The song Save Myself by Ed Sheeran describes the unhealthy situation, relationship and “situation ship” a lot of us find ourselves in.
Why did I choose Macklemore’s Glorious as my first Song Of The Day in 2019? Easy answer. This song best describe my feeling coming (going) into this New Year.
Even at the peak of my patriotic mood, it is easy to get tired of coming up with more positive vibes for Nigeria. Great Nation as we are, we sometimes need a Timi Dakolo to remind us of our greatness and pump us with more patriotism.
There is a friend that sticks closer than a brother. That is the easiest way to describe the brotherhood we witnessed with Choc Boys. Seeing it all falter has left a big gap in the Nigerian music scene.
Don’t give up, you never can tell how close you are to your Victory. Aimasiko lo damu eda, ori mi lowo Oluwa lowa.
He has made a way
Where there was no way
Hallelujah Eh! It’s the sound of breakthrough
Hallelujah Eh! Hallelujah O Oh!
Let the sound of rejoicing fill this house