Ojuelegba (song)

"Ojuelegba"
Song by Wizkid
from the album Ayo
LanguageYoruba, English
Recorded2014
GenreAfrobeats
Length3:36
LabelStarboy Entertainment
Songwriter(s)Ayodeji Balogun
Producer(s)Legendury Beatz

"Ojuelegba" is a song by Nigerian singer Wizkid from his self-titled second studio album, Ayo (2014). Written by Wizkid and produced by the record producing duo Legendury Beatz, the song emphasizes Wizkid's hardships as an underground artist who wandered the streets of Ojuelegba to finance his recording ambition. Its title is derived from the metropolitan area of Lagos Mainland.[1] "Ojuelegba" received numerous airplay on all major radio stations in Nigeria, and peaked at number one on Capital Xtra's Afrobeats Chart for February 2015.[2]

The song's official remix features vocals by Canadian rapper Drake and English grime artist Skepta. It made its premiere on OVO Sound Radio in July 2015,[3] and was ranked 12th on The Fader's list of the 107 Best Songs of 2015.[4] Prior to its release, Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie released his rendition of "Ojuelegba".[5]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference NET was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Afrobeats Chart: Top 10 (February 2015)". Capital Xtra. 6 February 2015. Archived from the original on 16 February 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Wizkid - Ojuelegba (Remix) Feat. Drake & Skepta [New Song]". Danny Schwartz. HotNewHipHop. 11 July 2015. Archived from the original on 14 July 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  4. ^ "The 107 Best Songs Of 2015". The FADER. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  5. ^ "Sarkodie – "Ojuelegba" (Refix)". TooXclusive. 8 March 2015. Retrieved 16 May 2016.