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About The Song
The track serves as a bold declaration of identity and resilience, rooted in Mavo's Edo State heritage and his self-coined "Kilogbede" brand . Musically, it blends Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, and Street Pop, pairing crisp percussion with melodic grooves that drive its vibrant energy . Mavo's delivery is sharp yet soulful, weaving heartfelt lyrics with confidence and charisma .
Lyrically, the song explores themes of self-reliance, artistic ambition, and the hustle for success. The recurring hook "No more way for poor people" captures the relentless drive for upward mobility, while lines like "Ukanigbe is very independent" reinforce the message of self-sufficiency . The track also showcases Mavo's signature wordplay, with references to designer brands like Ferragamo and the now-iconic "Kilogbede" refrain that would become synonymous with his movement .
As the foundation of Mavo's artistic identity, Ukanigbe marked the arrival of a distinctive new voice in Nigerian music—one that would go on to define the "Burbur" sound and propel him to national prominence.
Listen. Feel the roots. Embrace the independence.
Ukanigbe Song Details
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Ukanigbe Lyrics
no more way for poor people yeah
Ukanigbe is very independent
baby shomowa tell me where you staying
anonymous, i no wan talk
i no wan do them go say olosho method
me i no wan talk, i no wan segregate them
me i no go talk another man story (talk another man story)
me i go dey sipininini my kpoli (sipinini my kpoli)
alomo bitter,
me i go de bitter them bitter chemical
me i no go fanonomo your soji
if na feragamo, say i can afford it
she say owomida
shawty want all my dollar, shawty knocking on my door
baby korede
say na duro komole
baby gimme chop till i no fit comot to there
baby no go fit to legbebe, baby call me kilogbede1 kilogbede 1
baby korede
say na duro komole
baby gimme chop till i no fit comot to there
baby no go fit to legbebe, baby call me kilogbede1 kilogbede 1
no be joke something
say na serious matter oh
say the baby seh, she be little barawo
she be kissing all my mouth ah
make i buy her for any amount eh eh eh
ah somadina, say somadina
chop am for dinner eh eh ah
why she feeling so entitled
monami se pesuma bentu ah
monami se pesuma bentu
kilogbede 1
kilogbede 1
no more way for poor people yeah yeah
yan yan..
forget all the somonoyokpon
forget all the shenanigans
anytime you call i summon at your door
(anytime you call i summon at your door)
and if you be twin i no fit pick your sista
steady double tapping when i see you for you insta
baby shey you know say i be flamenco
baby for your love me i go kolomental
Ukanigbe is very independent
baby shomowa tell me where you staying
anonymous, i no wan talk
i no wan do them go say olosho method
me i no wan talk, i no wan segregate them
me i no go talk another man story (talk another man story)
me i go dey sipininini my kpoli
alomo bitter,
me i go de bitter them bitter chemical
me i no go fanonomo your soji
if na feragamo, say i can afford it
she say owomida
shawty want all my dollar, shawty knocking on my door
baby korede
say na duro komole (omo say na korede matter)
baby gimme chop till i no fit comot to there (na i come dey hear for ottawa)
baby no go fit to legbebe, baby call me kilogbede 1 kilogbede 1
baby korede
say na duro komole (omo say na korede matter)
baby gimme chop till i no fit comot to there (na i come dey hear for ottawa)
baby no go fit to legbebe, baby call me kilogbede 1 kilogbede 1
no be joke something
say na serious matter oh
say the baby seh, she be little barawo
she be kissing all my mouth ah
make i buy her for any amount eh eh eh
ah somadina somadina
chop am for dinner eh eh ah
now she feeling so entitled ah
monami se pesuma bentu
monami se pesuma bentu
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