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  • Can you believe we’re already three months into 2022? It feels like just a few weeks ago, we were making New Year resolutions and plans to conquer 2022, and now, we have nine months left. As we crossover into a new quarter of the year, we’ve decided to look back at some of the hits that had us in a chokehold from January to March. 

    1. Omo Ope — Asake and Olamide 

    Arguably the biggest song of the year, Asake came out of nowhere and totally turned 2022 on its head with his smash hit, Omo Ope. Featuring the hardest working Nigerian rapper, Olamide, it’s hard not to fall in love with this song on your first listen. The backup vocals singing “Mo saare f’owo mi sh’aye” blows our minds every single time. 

    2. Finesse — Pheelz and BNXN 

    We’ve begged Nigerian musicians to leave Folake alone, but they’ve put cement in their ears. Pheelz and BNXN continue the Folake train with Finesse and honestly, we’re not mad at it. This song reminds us that it’s okay to be broke. As a matter of fact, it encourages you to own it with your chest. If you think this song is a smash hit, wait until you hear the live version with this sick backup choir. 

    3. IDG — Asa and Wizkid 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKiEIHp_Kt8

    Years ago, Wizkid tweeted about wanting to do a song with Asa and now we’re here. Manifestation is real, folks! This is one collaboration (and version of Asa) we didn’t see coming, but now that it’s here, we can’t help but wonder why it took so damn long. Can we get Asa on Wizkid’s next album? 

    4. FINAL CHAMPION — Cruel Santino 

    You know a song is a banger when you forget your morals and start screaming the lyrics “Werey touch me” out loud. Dropping the follow-up to his alté classic, Mandy & The Jungle, Cruel Santino pulled up with a new name, new album and updated sound on Subaru Boys: FINAL HEAVEN. Even though several tracks stand out from the long-ass 21-tracked album, we doubt any of them come close to this rave starter. 

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    5. Don’t Call Me — Lil Kesh and Zinoleesky

    We love a good comeback. Remember when Lil Kesh had us all in a shoki-hold back in the day? This guy was the reason Olamide banned Don Jazzy from the mainland and then he just disappeared for a while. He’s finally made a big comeback with the Zinoleesky-assisted, Don’t Call Me and we’re currently rinsing this song like there’s no tomorrow. 

    6. Hate Me — Olamide and Wande Coal 

    Olamide and Wande Coal take another stab at collaborating after killing us with Who You Epp and boy oh boy does this joint work. Olamide pulls up with angst and flows, while Wande Coal taps into his inner Michael Jackson for a chorus we’re sure we’ll be singing for a very long time. 

    7. Obsessed — FAVE 

    How do you follow up a song that becomes a national anthem? Well, if you’re FAVE, you go ahead and drop an EP filled with bops. After stealing our hearts and vocal cords with Baby Riddim, FAVE makes a comeback with Obsessed and it may be corny AF to say, but the truth is we’re totally obsessed with it.  

    8. Baddest Boy (Remix) — Skiibii and Davido 

    One thing about Skiibii, this man will always rise from the de—never mind. Scoring an OBO feature always guarantees a hit, and his song Baddest Boy has become a fixture on our playlists, IG stories and dancefloors. But wait, what is special about Nigerian koboko straight from Magodo? 

    9. Streets — Dwin The Stoic and Rhaffy 

    Not Dwin The Stoic out here trying to get us booed up at the very start of a new year. Do we agree with Dwin’s message about wanting to leave the streets? No. But does Streets and Dwin’s voice make us want to slow dance and do cute lovey-dovey stuff? Well, yes, definitely yes. 

    10. WITH YOU — Khaid 

    The Gen Z era of Afrobeats is fully thriving and taking over social media and one of its biggest stars of the moment is Khaid. You may not know the title of this song or the artist’s name, but we’re sure you’ve heard WITH YOU before — the song is everywhere.

    ALSO READ: We Ranked the Best Adekunle Gold Songs

    12. Commander — Blaqbonez 

    Is it really a Blaqbonez song if it’s not about fornication? The rate at which this man is going, our sex playlist will be 70% Blaqbonez, 20% Rema and 10% Boyz II Men (for variety). Commander once again proves to us that Blaqbonez has found his niche as an artist and we can’t wait to see what R18 song he drops next. 

    13. No Wahala (Remix) — 1da Banton, Tiwa Savage and Kizz Daniel 

    Artists often turn to remixes for two reasons: to make a song blow or to make an already blown song blow harder. Yes, we know that’s a mouthful (no pun intended), but it is what it is. After blowing up on TikTok thanks to these James Brown videos, 1da Banton enlisted the help of Tiwa Savage and Kizz Daniel for a remix of his song, No Wahala. Could Tiwa’s verse have been a little bit longer? Yes, but that cute dance she did at the end of the video lives rent-free in our heads. 

    14. Calm Down — Rema 

    After the release of his debut album, Rave and Roses, now more than ever, we’re convinced that no one is doing it like our boy, Rema. Serving as the second single ahead of his album, Calm Down is Rema at his peak, making us swoon with his melodies. This guy doesn’t play when he says, “Another banger”. 

    15. Italy — BNXN and Blaq Diamond

    At this point, we’re fully convinced that BNXN has washed his mouth with the help of one baba because why are all his songs back-to-back hits? Since Feeling and Outside dropped last year, BNXN has refused to take his foot off our neck. And to be fair, we don’t mind a little choking ear and dear. Do we understand all the lyrics? No. But the song is still on fire regardless. 

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  • What makes a good TV show? Is it the acting? Writers who run on crack and coffee? Or the show’s official theme song? Here at Zikoko, we’d like to say: all of the above. While some shows have given us memorable characters and scenes, the shows on this list have given us all of that and some iconic intros as well. These are the shows with kick-ass intros we’re certain you can’t get enough of. 

    1. Everyday People 

    Everyday People was a staple on our TVs back in the early 2000s. And while it introduced us to a pre-disappointment Desmond Elliot, the show is also famous for a theme song reminding us that after everything is said and done, we’re all ordinary people and we don’t know which way to go—oh crap, wrong song. 

    2. Game of Thrones 

    Remember when Game of Thrones was so big nothing on TV could rival it? Everyone was talking about white walkers, dragons and incest like crazy. Even though the finale had the same flavour as cold pap, the theme song with the sick ass violins slapped from beginning to the very end.

    3. Super Story 

    We miss the days when 8 p.m on Thursdays were strictly reserved for one thing and one thing only, Super Story. While Wale Adenuga may have said, “We’re nothing but pencils in the hands of the creator,” the truth is, deep down, we were pencils in his (Adenuga’s) own hands because this show’s theme song had its foot on our necks back in the day. 

    4. Friends 

    The Friends’ intro songwarned us from the start. Its opening line was literally, “So no one told you life was gonna be this way,” but instead of stopping to think and digest that line, we were busy clapping up and down. Well, life has started to jam all of us one by one. But just like the song said, when you have good friends, everything will be alright. You may be broke and stressed o, but still alright last last. 

    5. Dear Mother 

    Dear Mother was way ahead of its time. While it focused on a a single mother navigating life and career while raising three crazy kids, the real rockstar of this show is the woman behind the iconic vocals that welcomed us every time the show started. They don’t make shows or intro songs like this no more.

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    6. Passions 

    Does anyone truly understand what Passions was about? Even though the characters all lived in a fictional town called Harmony, they saw nothing but chaos. In the midst of this chaos is the mushy love song that starts the show every episode. Giving early 2000s Dido, this song would’ve been a big hit if it had dropped as a single. A forever bop. 

    7. Fuji House of Commotion 

    Fuji House of Commotion had the wildest characters and scenes — remember when they asked the third wife to use her tongue to count her teeth? Even though the show ended a while ago, we still can’t get over its hilarious intro song.  Admit it, you’re singing, “Number three is commotion…” right now.

    8. Succession 

    White people being filthy rich, messy and dramatic is probably our favourite brand of white people white-peopling. Even though the intro song is just a score with no lyrics, something about how creepy it sounds just has a way of holding your attention from start to finish. It also makes for a great ringtone. 

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  • It’s World Rema Day and the internet is going wild. After three years of dropping EPs and singles back to back, Rema has finally released his debut album, Rave & Roses to the world. For Love It/Hate It, we asked Nigerians what they think about the new album. 

    “If Rema’s mouth starts to pain him, he should know it’s my fault.”

    — Sandra 

    Rema’s Rave & Roses is the first Nigerian album I’ve listened to top to bottom without skipping since Made in Lagos. This guy says, “Another banger,” and means it every damn time! The transition from Divine to Hold Me, the banger that is Are You There? and making me want to fall in love with Mara, everything is just… so fucking good. Rema is clear and no one is seeing his back. 

    “Everything is about sex. I was expecting something more.”

    — Dike

    Rave & Roses is alright and the songs are sweet, but why is everything just about sex from start to finish? I don’t have a problem with singing about sex and mundane stuff, but with a debut album, I was expecting more. Give me an experience. Make me feel something. Also, the songwriting on this album is very mid, but hey, “Afrobeats”. 

    “Rema has invented a new genre: Afroknacks and I’m here for it.”

    — Moji

    If you thought Rema turned bad when Soundgasm dropped, then trust me, you’ll need to drink anointing oil when you finish listening to Rave & Roses. This guy is unhinged and I love it. I don’t know why people were expecting something deep and profound. It’s Rema! My guy is out to just vibe and have a good time. By the way, this Dirty song is for the girls that like to get on top  (a.k.a me). LOL. 

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    “It feels good to see a Nigerian artist make sick music like this.”

    — Fidel 

    Not Rema out here dropping gems on this album. What? But you know where I draw the line? When he said, “Love is not a source of income.” I nearly spat out my water because who said it can’t be abeg. Love and income can go hand in hand, please. Rema, please allow me to hustle in peace. In all seriousness, this guy is incredibly gifted and it’s so dope to see a Nigerian artist make music like this. Sick!

    “Rema was deep in his melodies’ bag, but this is not the life-changing album we were anticipating.”

    — Laolu 

    I was really excited going into Rave & Roses because we’ve been waiting for it like for three years now. I’ll be honest, it’s not the life-changing music I hoped it’d  be. In this album, Rema had moments where he was deep in his melodies bag, and Addicted — a 1980s pop synth-inspired track — is by far the most experimental and the track, and I’ll keep going back to it. But I  wanted a little more.

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  • I totally lost my cool when I heard the Real Housewives franchise was making its way to Nigeria with the launch of Real Housewives of Lagos. But while I’m still dying in anticipation of the chaos and drama the show will bring, my mind wandered to other shows I’d like to see adapted for a Nigerian audience. What do you think? 

    1. Keeping Up With The Otedolas


    A show about rich women being rich and living their best lives? Inject  it! Inspired by Keeping Up With The Kardashians, this show will follow our favourite Otedola babes: DJ Cuppy, Tolani and Temi as they navigate love, life and career while jetting around the world. I’d like to know what that family gets up to while feeling hopelessly poor.

    2. Drag Race: Lagos 

    You see this one, please, it needs to happen fast. Rupaul’s Drag Race on its own is chaotic AF, so I can’t help but imagine how much drama the Lagos factor would add to the show. Princess of Africow, rise, it’s your time to shine. I honestly can’t think of a better host for this show. From the shimmering satin and sequin looks to all the shade and dragging that will follow, there’s no way this show won’t have me scalped and gagged. 

    3. The Bachelor Franchise 

    A show where one man has to date multiple women at the same time over a couple of weeks and then eliminate them one by one until he ends up with his wife? Yeah, this sounds like your average Nigerian relationship. Does this show hit  too close to home? Yes. But will it give me premium drama? Also, yes. 

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    4. Master Chef Nigeria 

    The fact that no one else has thought of this is a bit concerning. Where is the Nigerian creative spirit people? This won’t be your average Masterchef TV show. The task at hand? Making restaurant-quality creamy pasta or seafood okra on a budget of ₦5,000. The more tasks you win, the bigger your budget gets for the next task. Chef Fregz, how far? 

    5. Love Dey Shine Eye 

    We all know Love is Blind can’t work in Nigeria, so I decided to try something different. Why would anyone want to date someone they can’t see? To what end? Here, we will jampack single people into one house and have them select who they want to marry on the first day. What happens when two guys want one girl? Simple, they will have a traditional wrestling fight at cockcrow the next day. Yes, it applies to women too. What’s love if it won’t be fought for? 

    6. Survivor Nigeria

    OG reality buffs know that Survivor is a goated TV show. Yes, we have Gulder Ultimate Search, but two kings can exist, right? The best part of this version is that contestants won’t even know they’re going to be on a show. We’ll just tell them there’s a beach party at Ilashe — Trust me, Lagosians will show up with life jackets from their house — pick them up in a speedboat, dump them on a remote island somewhere and just give them the peace sign. May the best man win. The drama is going to be so good!

    7. Love and Afrobeats 

    Love and Hip-Hop is responsible for half of the reaction gifs on social media and the careers of both Cardi B and Joseline “Do it like it’s your bidet” Hernandez’ careers. Think Real Housewives but with more violence — they do usually throw hands on this show like there’s no tomorrow. Who do we suggest for this? Well, how about Tonto Dikeh (she’s a singer too) and Blaqbonez for a start?  

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  • Have you ever listened to an old Nigerian song and thought to yourself, “If only the artist could see the future back then?” You’re not alone. These artists thought they made mad points when they penned down these lyrics, but looking at them now, we can’t help but shake our heads. It is well sha. 

    1. “Four years don waka, we still dey carry go. Nobody waka, nobody go solo” — Four Years, Styl Plus 

    If only they could see the future. Guys, quick question: where is Tunde? Did he step out or something? That being said, this song was a bop and it still manages to pop up every time Nigerian students are about to graduate (even if the course plus ASUU strike made the process 10 years). 

    2. “Stay relevant like BlackBerry charger” — Amorawa, Burna Boy

    Can anyone remember the last time they saw a Blackberry, much less an actual BlackBerry charger? We can’t blame Burna though, because when this song dropped in 2013, we were still on a “what’s your pin?” and “let me ping you” high. Fun times! Now we’re out here buying chargers and earphones separately from a new phone, all because Steve Jobs tricked us into joining a digital cult. 

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    3. “Don’t doubt me, I go bring home Grammy” — Street Credibility, 9ice

    You know what? Let’s not say anything. At least, we now have Nigerian Grammy Nominees and winners and that’s what matters. Good job, 9ice. At least you saw the future, even if it didn’t include you. 

    4. “Your beauty make me to realise say Nepa don bring light” — Duro, Tekno

    Where’s the light, Tekno? Where? We would’ve ignored this lyric but despite all the fine babes in Nigeria, the national grid still collapsed like Goliath. We’re not finding this lyric funny at all. Where are we queuing for petrol today? 

    5.”But nobody contest we, my brother make you try abi you done smoke weed” — Me & My Brother, PSquare

    Peter and Paul really sang this song with their full chest confident that they’d be ride or die forever. But, alas over the past few years, they’ve shown us that sometimes water is thicker than blood o. But when you really look at it, they were right. No one tested them, they simply tested themselves and stressed all of us out. 

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  • Being a K-drama fan doesn’t just start overnight., There are some careful, steps you take, that turns you into an ultimate fan.

    1. You’ve watched all the OG K-drama TV series and films 

    City Hunter, A Man Called God, Jumong, Playful Kiss, You are Beautiful,  Heartstrings, Dream high — you must have seen one of these and realise that K-drama is the hill you want to die on. You’re right, it is.

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    2. You’ve bought an Insane amount of pirated CDs

    Before we had access to the Internet, almost every K-drama fan living in Nigeria had to rely on Aba boys to pirate and sell our favourite dramas to us. We bought “four” seasons of The Heirs, only to realise now that there’s only one season with 20 episodes. 

    3. You have good eyesight 

    Reading subtitles isn’t for the weak. After years of watching Indian movies with your mum, you now got obsessed with K-dramas. You must have been an expert at looking at their expressions and reading subtitles. Or you went ahead to learn how to speak Korean.

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    4. You have the the patience of a thousand men

    Only K-drama fans know the struggle of following seven ongoing dramas at a time. You have to be a patient person or you can run mad. 

    5. You’ve tried (or want to try) Korean food

    Or wanting to try their food. They’re both still valid. You either wanted to try Soju and beef or their ramen noodles. I don’t blame you because their food slaps. 

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    6. You’ve promised to travel to Jeju Island one day

    As a K-drama fan, you want to travel to South Korea, but specifically Jeju Island. They mentioned it so much in their earlier films and TV shows that you can probably smell the air there if you concentrate hard enough. 

    7. You find yourself wanting to try Korean skincare products 

    Growing up and finding out that their products were somewhat affordable was probably the best information the Internet has given any K-drama fan. You get to enjoy good music, good movies and your skin will be fresh? Being a K-drama fan truly pays off. 

    8. You’re now a K-pop fan

    There’s a thin line between being a K-drama fan and becoming a K-pop Stan, and it’s drawn with chalk. The moment you look for the soundtrack from a drama, that’s it; there’s no going back. Welcome to the good life. 

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  • Over 500 years ago, Italian painter and general oversabi guy, Leonardo Da Vinci, painted the universally acclaimed Mona Lisa portrait, and the world has not let that young woman rest since then. Fast forward to 2021, Nigerian singer, philosopher and bumbum expert, Lojay introduced the world to a different Monalisa in a song of the same name. Even though no one asked for a debate, we’re here to present and support the motion that Lojay’s Monalisa is better than Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa with the following points. 

    1. Lojay’s Monalisa has a coca body 

    This one is obvious because even though we never got to see the lower body of Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the chances that a coloniser from the renaissance era would’ve had a massive ibadi are pretty slim. We’re going to need receipts from the opposing team for this one. 

    2. Lojay’s Monalisa Has miliki for front unlike Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa 

    We don’t have to talk too much about this. As a matter of fact, we don’t have to talk at all. Instead, we’ll refer you to the pictorial evidence above. You see what we mean? Next!

    3. Lojay’s Monalisa will hold you down in the corner-corner but Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa will only stare at you from a corner.

    Like this. 

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    4. Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa cannot dance

    If Da Vinci tells his Mona Lisa that “Ma jo o Monalisa”, will she break it down like this? Think about it.

    5. Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa does not have eyebrows

    Even Eucharia Anunobi made an effort with her brows back in the day. Why this, sis? 

    On a random note, you cannot do better than a man who sings this passionately about bumbum.

    We hope with these few points of ours, we’ve been able to convince and not confuse you that Lojay’s Monalisa is more elite than Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Thank you.

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    Contributed by: Victor Daniel

  • Being fashionable in Nigeria is hard work — the girls that get it, get it. If you’re not battling with the heat, you’re struggling to understand why designers increase their prices every time they decide to give their clothes Nigerian names. 

    But what can we do? To help us serve lewks and stunt on Lai Mohammed’s internet, we decided to browse through some of the women-led brands killing it in the fashion game right now. 

    It’s drip or die this 2022 and we’ve chosen fashionable violence. 

    1. Elfreda Dali 

    If you’re looking for volume, structure and experimental design, then Elfreda Dali is your girl. Launched in 2018 by Elfreda Fakoya, the label has quickly become a favourite of the Nigerian alté crowd. From photoshoots with Teezee and Tay Iwar to live stage performances with Tems, this label is creating pieces that empower a new generation of stylish rebels and we’re totally here for it!

    2. Kadiju 

    Kadiju is all about the dramaaaaa. From puffy ruffles and layers to high shoulders that would give 1990s NTA TV hosts a run for their money, this label is for the girl who isn’t afraid to stand out. There could be 100 people in the room and 99 don’t believe in you but best believe that when you’re in a Kadiju outfit, all eyes will be on you. Are you ready for all that attention? 

    3. Twenty Six 

    Strong colours and maximum comfort are the qualities that keep the girls coming back to Twenty Six. With all the heat in the country at the moment, it just makes sense for us to be drawn to a label that understands the need for variety when it comes to sizes and most importantly, the weather. We want to look good, but we also want to breathe. Shoutout to Twenty Six for making sure fashion girlies can cross these two things off their checklist. 

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    4. Pepper Row 

    Pepper Row is all about sustainability — something we need to start prioritsing  in this Nigeria. Taking a page from the past with hand-dyed and hand-woven pieces, the label caters to easy-breezy fashion girlies who want to look cute, but also protect the ozone layer. In a fast-paced industry where clothes are either being made or disposed of every minute, Pepper Row’s commitment to recycling in fashion is a rare and commendable feat. 

    6. Melodia 

    Last year, the people on Jack Dorsey’s app discovered the Melodia dress and since then, we’ve known no peace. Every “it” girl wants to tweet their fire jpegs and attach the name “Melodia” and we can’t even blame them. From the short dresses that give good girl with a sprinkle of bad bitch to the more structural pieces the label has been serving recently, it’s been fun to watch the Melodia brand grow, and we can’t wait to see what they do next. 

    6. Whipped and Co

    Gorgeous, gorgeous girls can be found dancing and having fun in their Whipped and Co outfits. Made for the confident, carefree and in the moment girlies, this label can give you sexy brunch babe and rich single aunty in one look. Here’s our purse, Whipped and Co, finish us! Please, drain our accounts. 

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  • If you watch adult cartoons, you’re really cool, ‌but there are some certain favourites that say a lot about who you are as a person. Read on to find out. 

    1. Archer

    Archer is no one’s favourite, but if it’s yours — just like the main character — instead of working for your mum, you still live with her. And to be honest,I don’t blame you; things are hard. You’re a super nerd and your favourite show is The Office. 

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    2. Bojack Horseman

    You’re depressed and also very annoying, but people still like you a lot. Everyone around you is used to you joking about your trauma. You can be very irresponsible, but you’re charming, so everyone lets you off the hook.

    3. Daria

    If you watched Daria, you’re always the coolest person in the room. Growing up, a lot of adults definitely didn’t like you because you always spoke your mind and you sometimes feel ‌you were born in the wrong generation. You also have very niche interests. 

    4. Brickleberry 

    You don’t want to make heaven. Bonus point: if you also watch Paradise PD, you want your casket to be hand-delivered to hell. I respect your decision oh, but if you currently feel like all your mother’s prayers aren’t working, it’s because you like Brickleberry. 

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    5. The Boondocks

    Your favourite character is Huey, which means you’re a Nigerian who constantly tweets about racism and talks about being a liberal from Iyana Ipaja. Or you like  Uncle Ruckus, and you believe ‌black people can be racist.

    6. Family Guy

    You’re always bored, and you watch Family Guy to help you relax and you’re either really young or super old. Also very broke. You also have daddy issues, but who doesn’t?

    7. Big Mouth

    You definitely peaked in high school and you’re probably still friends with many people from  secondary school. You also make a lot of annoying sex jokes even though you’re single to stupor. 

    8. Rick and Morty

    You’re funny because you always think you’re the smartest person in the room because you like a lot of science shows and movies. But no, you’re not. You also have a God complex but use humour to cope with how bad your life turned out.  

    9. Love Death &Robots

    You’re pretentious; you like cartoons, but you watch Love, Death & Robots to feel like an “adult”.. Your favourite episodes are Ice Age and Alternate Histories. Try to allow yourself to enjoy things you like. 

    10. Inside Job

    If you like Inside Job, you’re cool and most likely GenZ. You have either extensively researched the Mandela effect at a point in your life or you live for conspiracy theories. Either way, you have good taste. 

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  • From the moment Yemi Alade popped up on our radars in 2010 with the Eldee-assisted single, Fimisile, we all knew she was going to be a problem. Her energy, vocals, and personality have continued to shine through over a decade later, and honestly, we’re here for it. With several albums to her name, the self-proclaimed title of Mama Africa, and a massive container of hits, Yemi Alade is sitting on top of the world. 

    To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’ve gathered and ranked a list of all her hits.

    8. Remind You 

    Ever wondered what Yemi Alade would sound like on a slowed-down baby-making Afro R&B record? Well, Remind You answers this question. While we’re used to seeing our Mama Africa give high-energy performances in her songs, this song shows us a softer side and reminds us of the incredible range this woman has. Love it so much. 

    7. Ghen Ghen Love 

    We’re taking it back to baby Yemi Alade, back when she was giving us emo rock queen lewks with the leather and mohawk. While Johnny has been credited as her breakout hit and rightfully so, there’s no denying what a bop Ghen Ghen Love was. By the way, did anyone else catch the Crazy in Love reference in the music video with the white tank top and denim bum shorts? Crazy to think that years later, Yemi would be on the same album with her fave *holds back tears*

    6. Kissing 

    Remember when Yemi Alade put on her English lesson teacher hat and decided to teach us how to spell? This was a moment most pleasing to our ears. Songs like Kissing gave us a glimpse into the type of music Yemi was born to make, as she made the evolution from a Nigerian musical darling to an African multilingual rockstar. 

    5. Bum Bum 

    If there’s one thing we’ve learnt from the Nigerian music scene, it’s that you can never go wrong when you make a song about people’s bum bums. Mo’Hit struck gold with Booty Call, Timaya had people twerking upside down to Bum Bum, and Niniola reminded us that true dance artistry can be found in the Ibadi. It only makes sense that a Yemi Alade song honouring the same body part would slap as well. It’s simple mathematics. 

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    4. Shekere

    We’ve mentioned before how this collaboration was written in the stars from the very beginning. Yemi Alade and Angelique Kidjo were a match made in heaven on this song, and it’s no wonder they decided to collaborate again on Dignity. We bought this combo once, and we’ll be buying it for as long as they decide to make sweet music together. 

    3. Ferrari 

    This song is a musical version of Bobrisky’s “I’m quite expensive. I’m not for everybody, which is normal, do you get?”

    But think about it, na. How can you love someone and not buy them a Ferrari? The math is not mathing here. Love is a doing word, so do the do. 

    2. Johnny 

    When we talk about cultural resets, this song must come up. Ms. Alade had everyone and their mothers singing about infidelity when she decided to drag her lying-ass cheating man, Johnny. We have one question, though: Sis, why are you still looking for Johnny after he embarrassed you on the streets? Do you like embarrassment? Anyway, Johnny is to Yemi Alade what Ojuelegba (not Essence, dears) is to Wizkid — a classic we can never get enough of. 

    1. Nagode 

    This song has one of the most relatable opening lines of all time: “Person wey hustle suppose to chop. E suppose to pop. E suppose to chill”. Yes, Yemi, tell them! It cannot be work work every day. And no, the two-day weekend is not enough to pop, chill, and still sleep. Nagode reminds us to be grateful for the journey, even though we haven’t gotten to our final destination yet. Points were made! 

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