“Oba” (meaning “King”) is a high-energy Afrobeats anthem that serves as a victory lap for Asake meteoric rise to fame. The track leans into a “big boy” aesthetic, celebrating the luxury, wealth, and global status that come with being a titan of the genre.
However, beneath the surface of the flashy lifestyle, the lyrics highlight the hard work and consistency required to reach such heights. Asake balances this portrayal of dominance with a humble acknowledgment of his spiritual foundation, stressing that his success is a result of divine favor.
“Oba” ultimately portrays a leader who is both powerful and vigilant – reminding listeners that true status requires staying alert and remaining deeply grounded in gratitude.
Read Oba Lyrics by Asake below!
[Intro]
O jẹ́ bomb, o jẹ́ bomb, o jẹ́ bomb, modafucker
Size 42 ni bàtà gb’ọlá, ayé yìí ò lọ
Everybody sáré àsálà
Ká ṣá má dúpẹ́, my jigga
Àṣàkẹ́ ṣá dollar
Can’t you see my attire?
Bling from head to toe, ah-ah (Ọlọhun)
[Chorus]
Too many girls call me “My king”
Can’t stop working, I be machine
Bad since 1995, put them nigga on with my style
Every year, it is my time
Big nyash, it is my type
God dey by my side
For the street, better shine eye
Rocking gold, living star life
P-p-pẹ̀lú bag Chanel
Lókè-lókè bá mi ṣ’àmin ẹ
Every country ló ti sabi ẹ
Dú-dú-dúró dáadáa, better stand well
Ọmọ ìyá mi, má lọ lálẹ̀
Do the right thing bi requirement (‘Quirement, ‘quirement)
[Verse]
Many many, wey don ka last
God bless me and my brothеrs
Stay woke, don’t be proud
The world is yours, good onе from Nas
Bá ṣe ń gbọ fújì, lá ń kọ jazz
Breaking the chains, mo ti surpass
Nothing fit hold me back
M-M-M, Mister Money
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Big boy swag, that is my steeze
Kpo-kpo di kpo, kpo di kpoli
Gimme slow motion, gimme codeine
Ayy, o yee, young money, bad boy rolling
[Chorus]
Too many girls call me “My king”
Can’t stop working, I be machine
Bad since 1995, put them nigga on with my style (My style)
Every year, it is my time
Big nyash, it is my type (My type)
God dey by my side
For the street, better shine eye
Rocking gold, living star life
P-p-pẹ̀lú bag Chanel
Lókè-lókè bá mi ṣ’àmin ẹ
Every country ló ti sabi ẹ
Dúró dáadáa, better stand well
Ọmọ ìyá mi, má lọ lálẹ̀
Do the right thing bi requirement (‘Quirement, ‘quirement)
[Outro]
My style, my steeze
Hold me (Hold)
