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About The Song
Running approximately 3 minutes and 3 seconds, No is anchored by heavy 808s and crisp percussion that amplify its raw energy . Mavo's delivery is sharp yet confident, weaving assertive lyrics with charisma that commands attention .
The song opens with Mavo's signature conversational style, immediately establishing its social awareness with the recurring line: "No more way for poor people yeah yeah" . This observation sets the tone for a track that balances street commentary with complicated romantic dynamics.
Lyrically, No explores themes of desire, hustle, and the transactional nature of modern relationships . Mavo weaves Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba expressions, and his self-created slang throughout the lyrics. The chorus features the memorable rejection sequence: "Casamigos na you wan shack, she say no / Feragamo na you wan rock, she say no / Na Picanto wey you wan ride, shey say no / Kilogbede na you wan ride, she no know" .
The track also touches on infidelity and the complications of attraction. Mavo addresses a love interest named Penelope, admitting: "Oh Penelope, no be say I love you but I want you to myself / Me I know you want a nigga / Me I no go talk you de form" . He later confronts betrayal with lines about catching her "kissing Manasseh," but ultimately overlooks it: "Overlook her, 'cause I want something seh" .
The song's central refrain, "Owo ni koko" (money is the main thing), reinforces the track's thematic focus on financial ambition and the realities of street life . Mavo's relentless hustle is captured in the line: "And I've been on the road for the long timing, owo ni koko / Find money from Sangotedo to Congo" .
No represents an essential piece of Mavo's artistic foundation. Its sharp yet playful delivery and charismatic energy showcase the "Burbur" style that would later define his career . As part of Ukanigbe, the track helped establish Mavo as one of the most innovative new voices in Nigerian music.
Listen. Feel the hustle. Embrace the journey.
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Ye, ye
Kilogbede want, Kilogbede want, baby, baby
(Sick Sound)
No more way for poor people, yeah, yeah
No more way for poor people
No more way for poor people, yeah, yeah
Kilogbede want, Kilogbede want, baby
Kilogbede want, Kilogbede want, baby
Oh, Penelope, no be say I love you but I want you to myself
Me I know you want a nigga, me I no go talk, you dey form
Give her two pill, molly, she go pop
Oh, Efemena
Shey you no dey tell your friend about my matter, seh?
Shey you know I caught her fucking kissing Manasseh
Overlook her, 'cause I want something, seh
And I've een on the road for the long timing, owo ni koko
Find money from Sangotedo to Congo (ah)
Shey you know you fine pass Lupita Nyongo
And I've been on the road for the long timing, owo ni koko
Find money from Sangotedo to Congo (ah)
Shey you know you fine pass Lupita Nyongo
Casamigos na you wan shack, she say no
Feragamo na you wan rock, she say no
Na Picanto wey you wan ride, shey say no
Kilogbede na you wan ride, she no know
Casamigos na you wan shack, she say no
Feragamo na you wan rock, she say no
Na Picanto wey you wan ride, shey say no
Kilogbede na you wan ride, she no know
She no sure again if she go come on Monday
She no be come on Sunday, yawa don dey
Her job e no go blow again, her puna no fit wet again
But me I want your bombay
Stop all of the gawu-gawu eh, stop all the hide and seek
Collect money from my Stanbic IBTC
Baby, shey you want BTC?
Oh, Penelope, no be say I love you but I want you to myself
Me I know you want a nigga, me I no go talk, you de form
Give her two pill, molly, she go pop
Oh, Efemena
Shey you no dey tell your friend about my matter, seh?
Shey you know I caught her fucking kissing Manasseh
Overlook her, 'cause I want something, seh
And I've been on the road for the long timing, owo ni koko
Find money from Sangotedo to Congo
Shey you know you fine pass Lupita Nyongo
And I've been on the road for the long timing, owo ni koko
Find money from Sangotedo to Congo
Shey you know you fine pass Lupita Nyongo?
Casamigos na you wan shack, she say no
Feragamo na you wan rock, she say no
Na Picanto wey you wan ride, shey say no
Kilogbede na you wan ride, she no know
Casamigos na you wan shack, she say no
Feragamo na you wan rock, she say no
Na Picanto wey you wan ride, shey say no
Kilogbede na you wan ride, she no know
She say no
Owo ni koko
She say no
Give her molly, she go pop
She no know, she no know
She say no
Lupita Nyongo
(Sick Sound)
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