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Ten years have handed wizard’s Groundbreaking hit”ohuleba” was first broadcast on radio and stays a robust anthem that captivates listeners all over the world. Launched in 2014 as a part of his second album “ayo,” the tune tells the story of Wizkid’s struggles as an rising artist, working across the streets of Ojuelegba, Lagos, to finance his dream of recording.
On this deeply private tune, Wizkid displays on how individuals in Ojuelegba know his story of laborious work and perseverance, singing:
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They know my story at Modog Studios
I am very busy at work, eh
Named after the bustling metropolitan space of mainland Lagos, “Ojuelegba” turned an prompt basic. Upon its launch, the tune acquired important airplay on all main radio stations in Nigeria and topped the Capital Xtra Afrobeats chart in February 2015. The Headies Finest Pop Single.
A yr after its launch, the tune gained worldwide traction because of a remix by the Canadian rapper Drake and British-Nigerian artists Skepta. The remix premiered on OVO Sound Radio in July 2015 and ranked No. 12 on The Fader’s 107 Finest Songs of 2015 listing.
The music video was produced by Clarence Petersvividly depicts every day life in Ojuelegba. The movie captures the spirit of the neighborhood with scenes of a bus conductor greeting passengers and Wizkid boarding a bus. It additionally highlights Wizkid’s journey from humble beginnings to worldwide stardom.
Watch how Spotify Africa celebrates the tenth anniversary of “Ojuelegba” and relive the influence of this iconic tune:
