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About The Song
Compared to Mavo's more recent energetic releases, Timo Wena features more laidback production and vocals . Running approximately 2 minutes and 7 seconds, the track blends Afrobeats with Hip-Hop and Trap elements, anchored by heavy 808s and crisp percussion . The song features an Oxlade sample, adding a melodic texture that complements Mavo's conversational delivery .
The lyrics weave streetwise storytelling with themes of ambition, money, and romantic encounters. Opening with the poignant observation "No more way for poor people, only rich people get one way," the song immediately establishes its social commentary . Mavo addresses a love interest named Adesuwa, reflecting on the role of money in relationships: "The baby let me know say na money be koko" (The baby let me know that money is the main thing) .
The track also showcases Mavo's signature linguistic playfulness, incorporating Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba expressions, and his self-created slang. The title itself, Timo Wena, is a playful reference to footballer Timo Werner, used in the lyrics as a metaphor for being sharp or on point . As the Genius annotation notes, the song title appears as both "Timo Wena" and "Tumo Weto" across platforms, reflecting the artist's fluid approach to language .
Timo Wena has accumulated nearly 1 million streams on Spotify since its release, with 829K total plays on Audiomack . The song's resurgence in early 2026, driven by Mavo's growing profile, demonstrates its enduring appeal and its role as an early showcase of the artist's unique "Burbur" style.
With Timo Wena, Mavo delivers a deceptively smooth track that rewards repeated listening—a testament to the artistic vision that would later propel him to national prominence.
Listen. Feel the groove. Embrace the journey.
Timo Wena Song Details
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Timo Wena Lyrics
no more way for who no get money
no more way for who no get money
no more way for who no get money
..
no more way for who no get money
no more way for who no get money
..
me i no go fadonomogba
me i no go disobey your talk
me i no go dent
i go comot him teeth o
shey you know belinda from obromokpopo
me i no fit complicate your matter pass this one
ukanigbe sabi all time you fail us
i no fit to forgot somonoyokpon wey you pull off
shey you know say the life na circle
abeg make them call ufeso
me i no go fadonomogba
me i no go disobey your talk
me i no go dent
i go comot him teeth o
shey you know belinda from obromokpopo
me i no fit complicate your matter pass this one
ukanigbe sabi all time you fail us
i no fit to forgot somonoyokpon wey you pull off
shey you feel like say you be timo werner, timo werner
shey you feel like say you be timo werner, timo werner
shey you feel like say you be timo werner, timo werner
shey you feel like say you be timo werner, timo werner
..
if i’m a fisherman na your fish i wan chop
ah
omotena tell me what’s supping se
she ask me kilogbede shey you get condom
shawty wanna gimme that slopppy se
the nigga say i get consent
the baby say is done and said
said and done
comment jmapelle francias
you pop all of my percocets
the baby say she no consent
..
me i no go fadonomogba
me i no go disobey your talk
me i no go dent
i go comot him teeth o
shey you know belinda from obromokpopo
me i no fit complicate your matter pass this one
ukanigbe sabi all time you fail us
i no fit to forgot somonoyokpon wey you pull off
shey you know say the life na circle
me i no go fadonomogba
me i no go disobey your talk
me i no go dent
i go comot him teeth o
shey you know belinda from obromokpopo
me i no fit complicate your matter pass this one
ukanigbe sabi all time you fail us
i no fit to forgot somonoyokpon wey you pull off
shey you feel like say you be timo werner, timo werner
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