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  • Being a bad bitch is not a phase or a mood, it’s an identity, and Ayra Starr is one Nigerian artist that has it on lock. From her music to her attitude (we can’t forget her fashion game), Ayra is the embodiment of “doing my own thing and not caring what anyone says”. 

    But how can the rest of us mortals tap into this bad bitch energy? Luckily for us, Ayra is also a teacher, and the deluxe version of 19 & Dangerous is filled with little bad bitchery nuggets of wisdom. 

    “I ain’t got no ass and no titties. But I’ll steal your man with my kitty” — Skinny Girl Anthem

    Bad bitches know how to use what they have to get what they want. Yes, they may not have everything, but their talent allows them make things work regardless. Not to say that bad bitches steal people’s men up and down, but just know they could if they wanted to. 

    “Suck on these nuts if you ain’t approve of. I’ve cared for too long”  — Cast (Gen Z Anthem) 

    Bad bitches don’t need approval from anyone but themselves. People will try to question or bring you down, but like garri, still you rise. 

    “Me no getty time for the hate and the bad energy. Got my mind on my money”  — Rush 

    Haters and bad energy? No, we can’t relate to that in this bad bitch villa. As a bad bitch, all you’re allowed to focus on is money, money and more money. If it’s not about your bag, delete it with vim. 

    “Once bitten, twice shy. I dey hear word” — Running 

    Bad bitches are smart enough to know when to walk away. Allowing someone to take you fi eediat once is sad, but you stop being a bad bitch when you allow them to do it to you over and over again. Don’t you have shame? 

    “Everything I desire, I go receive”  — Bloody Samaritan 

    Bad bitches and manifestation go hand in hand. People will think you’re delusional when you share our hopes and dreams, but you can achieve anything you set your mind to, so forget them. Manifest with confidence, and claim what’s yours. 

    “Fuck society! Fuck you wannabes! Fuck your hypocrisy!” — Ase

    What has listening to society ever done for anyone? Ayra’s success comes from her talent and ability to block out haters. You need to be able to make your choices and stand by them if you want to thrive as a bad bitch. 

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    “I’m a fashion killer, yeah. I got much delivered, yeah” — Fashion Killer 

    Fashion plays an important role in building your bad bitch energy. Have you ever seen a bad bitch who doesn’t know how to rock baffs? We don’t do that here. Take a page from Ayra’s book, and keep your fashion game on one hundred, no matter what. 

    “If you fuck with me, better run for your life” — Snitch 

    Want to mess with a bad bitch? My dear, don’t. Bad bitches are always in their lane, but once in a while, remind everyone that messing around with a bad bitch always ends in tears, and you definitely won’t be the one crying. 

    If they think they’re crazy, show them you’re crazier. 

    “Which kain money we never see before”  — Rush 

    Just so you know, bad bitches run money, money doesn’t run them. Never allow money move you — unless it’s Dangote or Otedola money sha. 

    “If I cast, I cast. Yeah. Anything wey wan sup go sup” — Cast (Gen Z Anthem)

    What’s the worst that can happen when you mess up? As long as you’re still breathing and didn’t hurt anyone, everyone will be alright last last. Bad bitches keep their heads up, always. 

    “Broke all the stereotypes. I make my rules”  — Bridgertn 

    Rules are for small boys and girls. Bad bitches don’t follow rules; they make their own. Purr. 

    “Sabi girl no dey too like talk”  — Rush

    Bad bitches don’t stress themselves by talking too much, and Ayra knows this. You have to be a person of  action, not words. Why are you arguing on Twitter or the streets? Eww. Remember these lyrics anytime you’re tempted to lose composure. 

    “This bad bitch bad every day” — Bloody Samaritan 

    Bad bitch is not a one day activity, it’s an identity. It’s a lifestyle. It’s peak. It’s in you. Can the congregation shout amen? 

    ALSO READ: Ayra Starr Is Just Getting Started

    Come watch Ayra Starr perform at Z! Fest on the 26th of November 2022.

    Get your tickets!!

  • Every song on the album was a hit, from Bumper to Bumper to Taboo. So get to the end of this quiz to find out which song matches your weekend mood.

  • 2022 has been the undeniable year of Black Sherif. Since breaking into the Nigerian market with the Burna Boy-assisted remix of his hit single, Second Sermon, the Ghanaian rapper has offered us back-to-back hits and features like Kwaku the Traveller and Always with DARKOO. 

    At just 20 years old, Black Sherif, popularly known as Blacko, has created a fun, introspective mix of hip-hop and drill that reflects his complex background and emotions. With the release of his debut album, The Villain I Never Was, I reached out to Joseph Nti of the wildly popular Sincerely Accra Podcast to help me understand some of Blacko’s Twi lyrics on four of my favourite tracks.

    45 

    There’s a distinct grit and energy to Black Sherif’s music, and 45 is one track on The Villain I Never Was album that aptly reflects this fiery energy. 

    While lyrics like “If I fail, I needed that I’ll come back stronger” and “A tough skin, that’s the trauma child code” remind me of Cast, Ayra Starr‘s middle-finger-to-failure Gen Z anthem, Black Sherif’s 45 exudes a sense of desperation and urgency that makes it a harder hitting song. 

    Standout line in Twi: “Sɛ meyɛ aa na mewu aa na meko”

    Meaning: “If I do and die, then I’m gone”

    Prey Da Youngsta

    Are you really a rapper if you aren’t flexing with double entendres unprovoked? Prey Da Youngsta could work as preying on the youngster or praying as a youngster in the spotlight. 

    Firing at the haters who want to see him fail, Black Sherif is confident in his spirituality as he continues to sing, “Holy father holding me right now.” 

    Standout line in Twi: “Nyame nkoaaa n’aso mi mu”

    Meaning: “Only God’s got me.” 

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    Sad Boys Don’t Fold

    It’s the way I’ll submit my entire salary to watch Black Sherif perform Sad Boys Don’t Fold live. This crowd-pleasing anthem finds Black Sherif shouting out his crew and everyone else who’s hustling to make it despite the shitshow called life. A visual example of the quintessential grass-to-grace story, Blacko is quick to tell his listeners that the hustle always pays off in the end. 

    Standout line in Twi: “We’ll be great enti moda a monda”

    Meaning: “We’ll be great, so sleep easy.”

    Oh Paradise 

    Blacko has shown us time and time again that he’s not afraid to confront different parts of his emotions, from anger to desperation — and on Oh Paradise, grief. Inspired by his late girlfriend, Clementina Konadu, who died five years ago, he complains about being left behind and broken promises while taking out time to ask what life is like over in paradise. 

    No, it’s not allergies, man. It’s real tears over here. 

    Standout line in Twi:  “For paradise s3 wuduru aa kae s3 meow fie. Bisa blessings for your man na meebr3 eh”

    Meaning: “Remember me when you get to paradise. Ask for blessings for your man because life is hard.”

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  • Mohbad’s Peace is one of the biggest songs in the country right now, but anyone following social media would know that the Afropop star’s name has been dominating online conversations for reasons far from peaceful. 

    Here’s everything we know about the ongoing back and forth between Mohbad, his record label, Marlian Music and its leader, Naira Marley. 

    February, 2022: NDLEA arrests and Mohbad’ allegations of Marlian Music being after hiss life

    On February 24, 2022, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Mohbad alongside his label mate, Zinoleesky after a midnight raid on their residence in Lagos. Giving reasons for the arrest, the NDLEA stated that they’d recovered “some quantities of molly and cannabis” from the six persons they’d arrested. 

    24 hours after his arrest on Friday, 25, 2022, Mohbad was released from NDLEA custody and immediately went on Instagram live where he told over 20,000 viewers, “If I die like this, na Marlian Music and Naira Marley kill me,” among many other accusatory statements about his label hating on him and plotting to kill him. 

    March, 2022: Naira Marley lets everyone know that all is well in Marlian HQ

    Just five days after accusing his label and Naira Marley of trying to kill him, Mohbad was spotted in a video Naira Marley posted on March 2, 2022 with the caption, “As a marlian✌🏾👊🏾” 

    The video also featured Zinoleesky and temporarily put the rumours about trouble in Marlian Music to rest. 

    October, 2022: Tensions reach an all time high after Mohbad posts disturbing videos 

    On October 5, 2022, the Twitter trend table went apeshit after Mohbad posted a video with him in a white singlet covered with bruises on his back, neck and hand. Not long after that, two other videos turned his tweet into a thread showing more bruises and the attack that caused them. 

    The first video 

    https://twitter.com/iammohbad_/status/1577608373264175104?s=20&t=SMk9GkdnM9JhFrf0ZGJGQw

    The second video 

    The final video showing the attack 

    In his tweets, Mohbad revealed that he’d been allegedly attacked by Marlian Music after he requested to change his manager (Naira Marley’s brother), which didn’t go down well with the label. 

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    Not long after Mohbad’s accusation, Marlian Music head, Naira Marley went on Instagram live to defend himself and the label, claiming that Mohbad had started the fight as a result of being intoxicated. He further explained that while he wasn’t present at the start of the fight, he’d done all he could to settle things between Mohbad and the other guys. 

    Naira Marley also reiterated the intoxication accusation in a now deleted tweet where he said, “Mohbad has a history of getting intoxicated which affects his emotions and actions. #ImNotPerfect. However, all issues would be resolved amicably within the label.” 

    Not long after Naira Marley’s live video, fellow artiste, Bella Shmurda tweeted in defence of Mohbad, stating that the Feel Good singer was doing good before he got signed to Marlian Music. 

    Responding to Naira Marley’s Instagram live, Mohbad in a series of tweets sent out that same day, went on to defend himself, sharing a medical condition he’s currently dealing with while accusing Naira Marley of lying about the whole issue. 

    The tweet calling Naira Marley a liar

    The tweet revealing he has emergency hypertension

    Mohbad also explained that the label has always used his alleged intoxication as a way of burning his accusations against them. Something he predicted they’d do before Naira Marley went on Instagram live. 

    In a final thread discussing the issue, Mohbad explained in detail that his attack had allegedly been coordinated by Naira Marley, his brother Tunde, and a couple of other members of the Marlian crew present at the meeting he had at Naira Marley’s place, to discuss changing his manager. 

    Maintaining his sobriety during the attack, Mohbad ended his statement by revealing that, “Justice will soon be served.” 

    It’s unclear the direction the case will take or if Mohbad will eventually take legal action. While label vs artist drama is nothing new, the violent nature of the drama between Mohbad and his label is a major cause for concern. 

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  • No need to argue online. This quiz already knows your favourite Nigerian amapiano song.

    We’re not lying. See for yourself.

  • We bet you can’t correctly guess the real names of these popular Nigerian music producers.

  • Are we the only ones noticing that BNXN and Ruger only fight when one of them wants to drop music? 

    With new music dropping left and centre these days, Nigerian artists are doing the most to grab our attention these days. 

    If you think fighting is extra, wait until you read some other ways Nigerian artists trick us into listening to their music. 

    Claim to be the best in the game so fans can argue 

    Wizkid has done it, Davido does it once in a while and Burna Boy does it every three to five business days. Claiming to be the best, knowing fully well that your career is built on autotune, is a sure way of attracting all the stan groups to come and defend their faves. By trying to insult and drag you, they’ll end up giving you the visibility you need. 

    Look for other artists to fight with because violence is sweet 

    If there are two things Nigerians like, it’s amebo. To capture our attention, you must combine both of them stylishly, and the only way to do that is to cause drama by fake fighting on the TL. From Victony and Omah Lay’s pretend fight to Buju and Ruger’s monthly fights, everyone is doing it. Get on board!

    Pray and fast that a messy tweet from your past shows up so you can be temporarily cancelled

    Cancelling has become one of the quickest ways to blow. The moment the internet decides to drag you like Tiger gen based on something you said or did, everyone starts trying to catch up with the gist. Before you know it, you’ve become a hashtag, and people start streaming your music either out of curiosity or spite. It doesn’t make sense, but I guess it is what it is. 

    Ask Korty if she has free time to gist with you 

    Korty recently said she’s the goat of YouTube, and if that whole African Giant thing worked for Burna Boy and got him a Grammy, then yes, sis, talk your shit! As the goat of YouTube and Gen Z content creation, Korty should also be on your “How to Blow” list. Make a video with her, pretend to be into some weird shit like cooking based on astrology, and watch the internet eat you up like plantain. 

    Visit the nearest MFM for anointing and night vigil

    It doesn’t matter if your song is about how all power belongs to someone’s bum bum, you still need the support of the Holy Spirit for your song to blow. Remember, what God cannot do doesn’t exist. Find the nearest Bible-believing church and start kabashing ASAP!

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    Backflip and summersault until you come up with a viral dance move 

    Having a good song is important, but having viral TikTok dance is important-er. Argue with the Gen Zs who are running the world right now. 

    Post a chat screenshot of how you got a feature 

    Do you think getting people like Wizkid or Olamide on your song is easy? You have to tension everyone with screenshots of these icons telling you that you’re the next big thing. You need us to know you’re not on our level. 

    Post screenshots of your Apple Music and Spotify rankings

    How else will people listen to your music if you don’t show them that other people are also listening to it? Quick maths, bro. 

    Post image or video of yourself in the studio 

    As an artist, you must remind everyone that the grind didn’t start today. Before dropping your album, a dimly lit studio picture or video filled with smoke everywhere is compulsory for the TL. The best caption that goes with this post? “Something is cooking *insert flame emoji*”

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  • Making a memorable music video in a time where everyone keeps dropping bangers is hard AF. Luckily for you, we’ve done some research as a team and came up with this expo into making the best music videos guaranteed to make you stand out and blow. 

    Good luck!

    Grills 

    Real superstars don’t allow the audience to see their teeth. Come off it, dear. You have to cover your 32 with gold, silver, maroon and diamond encrusted grills. The bigger and more intimidating the grill, the bigger your future will be. 

    Sunglasses

    If we advised you against showing your teeth, what makes you think showing your eyes will be allowed on set. It doesn’t matter if the video is set in a graveyard and shot at 10pm, you must wear sunglasses. Others may not get it, but real superstars see the sun 24/7 and need to protect their eyes from it. 

    Fluorescent light 

    Lighting is important for a video, but fluorescent light reflecting on your sunglasses is more important than any other light in your video. There’s a reason Clarence Peters is a music video icon, he was the only one who could afford fluorescent lights back in the day. 

    Yacht or Private Jet

    We agree that not everybody can afford to have a yacht or private jet scene in their video, but, omo, it’s very important. We’ll advise you fast and pray for funds. After all, what God cannot do doesn’t exist. 

    Grass to grace story

    Every musician was once poor, even Davido. So show us visuals of the day you drank garri and engine oil. The video has to be inspiring because for your first video to blow, we need to know where you’re from. But most importantly, your background has to give serious poverty vibes. 

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    TG Omori money 

    Unless you want to cry like Asake in the Bandana video, we advise that you have TG Omori’s money complete before you start shooting. Hire a director you can afford to avoid hot tears and stories that touch. 

    Big bum bum 

    A video without big bumbum is like Lai Mohammed without the lies. It doesn’t matter if the song is about thanking God for bringing you out of trenches, there has to be some big booties clapping in the background. Don’t let us down. 

    Fake dollars

    Real dollars are scarce and expensive, so we’ll manage the one you printed from the cyber cafe at your junction. 

    Flight money 

    You want to shoot your first video in Gbagada? Sorry, but we have to laugh in Espanol. My friend, if you’re serious about blowing,  you better start hustling flight tickets to South Africa, bad as e bad. 

    That flower vase drink 

    Nigerian music videos have graduated from Hennessey to Azul. The only way to keep the audience on their toes is by flexing drinks you and them can’t afford. Fake it till you make it.

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  • Jollof rice, especially Nigerian Jollof, is THAT girl. There’s no comparison — even though those boiled egg-loving people like to argue. To celebrate World Jollof Day, I’m combining Jollof with something else Nigerians are known for, music. 

    We’re ranking Nigerian songs that reference the glorious taste of Jollof rice from the party Jollof songs to the stale J-rice ones. 

    Jollof on the Jet — DJ Cuppy with Rema & Rayvany 

    Lyrics: “Oya, pass the Jollof — Jollof on the jet. The party Jollof — Jollof on the jet.” 

    Say what you want about my girl, Florence (DJ Cuppy to non-Otedolas, please), but this babe is in her lane. Jollof on the Jet combines two of my favourite things: Jollof rice and jets. Even though I can only afford the Jollof part of the song, I listen to it as a prayer point for literal and financial upliftment. 

    Ginger — Wizkid and Burna Boy

    Lyric: “If you want make I ginger give me the Kokoro, ma ko je bi Jollof.”

    Are you wondering why Ginger is so high up on my list? Well, it’s one of the best songs on one of the best albums of the last five years. It’s also a Wizkid and Burna Boy collab, so where did you think it’d be? Let’s all be serious here. 

    Issa Goal — Naira Marley with Olamide & Lil Kesh

    Lyrics: “Ghana Jollof Issa goal jor. Naija jollof issa goal jollof.” 

    We all love Naira Marley, and I personally like Issa Goal, but as a country and people, we can’t turn a blind eye to the “Ghana Jollof Issa goal jor” line. What does that even mean? He should’ve just sung the Naija Jollof part and kept it moving. You can’t have it all, Naira. Pick a side. 

    New Pammy — The Cavemen

    Lyrics: “My jollof rice. My fried rice.”

    Palm wine, highlife and a hot plate of jollof rice sound like the perfect combination thanks to The Cavemen’s New Pammy. My only problem with this song is the inability to decide what food their babe really reminds them of. How can one person remind you of jollof rice, fried rice, shawarma and potatoes all at once? It all sounds a bit extra. 

    Tere — Kizz Daniel with Diamond Platinumz

    Lyrics: “Baby, you so fine. You so sweet oh. I call you jollof rice.” 

    Kizz Daniel might be late to shows, but best believe he has no bad songs to his name. Tere, from his 2018 album, No Bad Songz, is an excellent example of Kizz’s consistency even on songs that may have been album fillers. 

    Rock Your Body — Burna Boy 

    Lyrics: “If you give me the shitor, then I go ginger the Jollof oh.” 

    The fact that Burna Boy said “Ginger the Jollof” on Rock Your Body, and then, went on Ginger with Wizkid to say “Ma ko je bi Jollof” feels like a full circle moment for me. This weird coincidence and how Rock Your Body makes my waist feel is enough reason to put it on this list. T for Tanks. 

    Quiz: What Kind of Jollof Are You?

    Things I Need — Peruzzi 

    Lyric: “Sweetie, sweetie, you’re like party Jollof.”

    We all know party Jollof is the best, and the fact that Peruzzi was this specific shows he’s a man of intention. I stan. That being said, I’m still upset I had to wait until the end to hear this line. Peruzzi, next time, start with the important compliments. 

    Tumbum — Yemi Alade

    Lyrics: “I know you like Nkechi Jollof eh Nkechi Jollof. I know you like my beans eh.”

    Nigerian men have shown Yemi Alade pepper. If they’re not out giving Cynthia belle on Johnny, they’re eating someone else’s jollof rice on Tumbum. By the way, there’s nothing wrong with liking Jollof and beans. I just hope Yemi’s man isn’t mixing them because that sounds nasty. 

    Che Che — Mayorkun 

    Lyrics: “London girls and phonetics. Obia nto ne connect, Ghana girls and Jollof.” 

    I’m sorry, but this article should be called Nigerian men betraying us for Ghana girls and Jollof. What is going on? Che Che has a duration of three minutes, 35 seconds and not once did Mayorkun mention Nigerian girls. This shade doesn’t sit right with my ancestors. 

    Isabella — CKay 

    Lyrics: “Baby girl, na you be my tomato Jos. My Ghana Jollof onyeoma.”

    Is anyone up to dropping CKay off at the Ghana border? After all the Nigerian references on Isabella, he decided to choose violence by adding Ghana Jollof. We’re taking him, Isabella and Emiliana to the border by night bus. 


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  • At a recent concert, Tiwa Savage, revealed that her song, Somebody’s Son featuring Brandy, is a gospel song with the “son” being Jesus Christ. For most of you, it was a surprise, but for fans like me, we been knew. 

    Just like Somebody’s Son, here are some other Tiwa Savage gospel songs you may have missed due to lack of focus. 

    Sugarcane 

    There’s nothing like the love of God, and Tiwa gets it. That’s why she sings, “Sugar, Sugarcane. Something wey sweet like sugarcane,” in the intro of her song, Sugarcane. By the time we get to the bridge, Tiwa is in full gratitude mode singing about how God lights up her world like the “Fourth of July” and scatters her medula with His sweet, sweet love. 

    Eminado (feat. Don Jazzy)

    Tiwa was probably deep in the spirit and speaking in tongues when she recorded Eminado. I don’t know what it means, but something about it feels spiritual. 

    Koroba 

    One of Tiwa’s biggest hits, Koroba, is about knowing who you are and not letting the world’s opinions distract you from fulfilling your purpose on earth — enjoyment. Please don’t ask me how I know these things. If you listened with a heart willing to receive, you’d get this message too. 

    All Over 

    Remember that old Sunday school song that goes: “Bend low, bend low, bend low and see what the Lord can do”? Yes, that’s the inspiration behind Tiwa’s All Over. A song about understanding the importance of thanksgiving, All Over is the perfect song to play when you get that job or alert you’ve been praying for. 

    Wanted 

    Real fans like me know Tiwa’s Wanted is a gospel song about defeating the Devil. She literally sings, “When he started to beg, I left him there,” at one point, and then in the chorus, she goes, “By the way, nothing you fit do. Because by the way, I’m badder than you.” 

    The Devil is the person she’s obviously “badder” than. So the next time you secure victory over principalities and powers of the underworld, play Wanted as a middle finger to the Devil. 

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    49-99

    It takes someone who’s suffered at the hands of Nigeria to really get the powerful meaning behind 49-99. Unlike Wanted, which is a victory song, 49-99 is a prayer request for when you’re in the trenches. Do you think Tiwa was just vibing when she sang, “Omo, no be so me I want to live o”? No, dears, it’s the prayer of a sister seeking God’s face. 

    Another angle: The song might actually be about the virgins in the bible waiting for their bridegroom. Tiwa probably missed the maths, but something tells me “49 sitting” is for the virgins that stayed, while “99 standing” is for the virgins that went to buy kerosene. 

    Love Me x3

    Love Me x3 starts with, “Sometimes I’m up, sometimes I’m down. But ara mi bale, when you’re around.” What does the bible say about the peace of God again? Well, it passes all understanding for sure. Amen? 

    Save My Life 

    To be fair, any song with the word “Bere” automatically falls into a praise and worship playlist. If you’re not bending down to dance for Jesus, who are you doing it for, Satan? 

    Temptation 

    Even the self-proclaimed African Bad Gal knows it’s hard out here for a Christian sister with temptation flying everywhere. Tiwa sang Temptation because Wizkid was tempting and leading her astray. My good sis didn’t want to be derailed from her heavenly race, so she called out for help. 

    Work Fada

    On Work Fada, Tiwa speaks against laziness, calling on her brother and sisters to get up and work. Does that sound familiar? If you’ve read Proverbs 24, verses 33-34, you’d understand where Tiwa is coming from. 

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