Cojo Rae writes a heartfelt afrobeats story about unexpected love in Aketesia. Lyricist Cojo Rae and composer Beatz Fada create an infectious rhythm. The song shows a player’s world turning upside down by a captivating woman.
Released: June 27, 2025
Aketesia
Cojo Rae
Aketesia Lyrics Translation – Cojo Rae
Cojo Rae sings about his mind going blank from a woman’s beauty. He describes planning marriage and booking travel tickets, showing his shift to commitment.
Aketesia EeOh, young lady.
Wayeb Ama M’adwene AsebiYou’ve made my mind wander into a daze.
Nanka Mesee Me NfalleI used to say I’d never fall in love.
Nso Afei AdenBut what’s happening to me now?
Wagye Me Ataa W’ani AseYou’ve captured me and kept me under your gaze.
Ama Boys Eka Meho AsemNow the guys are all talking about me.
(Ka Meho Asem)(They’re talking about me).
Mahyia Obaa BiI’ve met a certain woman.
Na Me Nkoaa Na Mennim Me Body CountI’m the only one who didn’t even know my ‘past flings’.
Before Seb Me Hyia Obaa Yi (Ohh No No No)Before I met this woman, truthfully.
Mahyia Fine Girl Bi (Mahyia Fine Girl Bi)I’ve met a beautiful girl.
Se Me Hwe N’anim A Na Meka MetirimWhenever I look at her face, I say to myself.
Se Adee A Na Me Pe A NiThis is exactly what I’ve been wanting.
(Pe A Ni Pe A Ni Aa…)(What I want, what I want…)
My Royal Lady (Lady)My royal lady.
Baby (Baby)Baby.
Mea Meka Me Papa Nan SebI’m swearing this on my father’s legs ‘an oath of truth’.
Obiaa Nni Ho A Odi W’anim (W’anim)There’s nobody who comes before you.
W’akyi (W’akyi)Behind you.
W’akyi (W’akyi)Behind you.
Ose Otwe Ma Me Otwe Ma Me It’s OverShe says she’s drawn to me, so it’s all over.
Babylon Babylon Go BackWorldly distractions, stay away from me.
Ose Otwe Ma Me Otwe Ma Me It’s Over (It’s Over)She says she’s drawn to me, so the search is over.
Aketesia Eee…Oh, young lady…
Sesei Deb Wayeb Ama M’adwene AsebiBy now, you’ve made my mind go completely blank.
Nanka Mesee Me NfalleI used to say I’d never fall in love.
Me Nfalle Nso Afei AdenI wouldn’t fall, so why am I falling now?
awabegye Me Ataa W’ani Ase Ama Boys Eka Meho AsemYou’ve come to keep me under your gaze, making the guys talk about me.
Yese Magyimi Oo Enye Me OoThey say I’ve gone crazy, but it’s not me.
Aketesa EeOh, young lady.
Aketesia EeOh, young lady.
Aketesia EeOh, young lady.
Sesei Deb Wayeb Ama M’adwene AsebiBy now, you’ve made my mind go completely blank.
Nanka Mesee Me NfalleI used to say I’d never fall in love.
Me Nfalle Nso Afei Aden (Afei Aden)I wouldn’t fall, so why am I falling now?
Wabegye Me Ataa W’ani Ase Ama Boys Eka Meho AsemYou’ve come to keep me under your gaze, making the guys talk about me.
Yese Magyimi Oo Enye Me OoThey say I’ve gone crazy, but it’s not me.
HweLook.
Yese Maye Sei Yese Maye SaaThey say I’ve done this, they say I’ve done that.
Yese Me Hyehye Forgeti KasaThey say I’m being flashy, but forget the gossip.
Mabooki Wo TicketI’ve booked your ticket.
Ene Wo VisaAnd your visa too.
Holidays For Dubai But Before ThatWe’re going to Dubai for the holidays, but before that.
Fa Me Ko Hunu Asew M’asewTake me to meet my ‘parents-in-law’.
Fato N’anim Seb Mebeware WoTell them clearly that I’m going to marry you.
Sika Mpetia Na Meto Ahye WoI’ll buy a gold ring to put on your finger.
Mese Fa Me Ko Hunu Asew M’asewI said take me to meet my ‘parents-in-law’.
Fato N’anim Seb Mebeware WoTell them clearly that I’m going to marry you.
Sika Mpetia Na Meto Ahye WoI’ll buy a gold ring to put on your finger.
(Mese Sika Mpetia Na Meto Ahye Wo)(I said I’ll buy a gold ring to put on your finger).
My Royal Lady (Lady)My royal lady.
Baby (Baby)Baby.
Mea Meka Me Papa Nan SebI’m swearing this on my father’s legs ‘an oath of truth’.
Obiaa Nni Ho A Odi W’anim (W’anim)There’s nobody who comes before you.
W’akyi (W’akyi)Behind you.
W’akyi (W’akyi)Behind you.
Ose Otwe Ma Me Otwe Ma Me A It’s OverShe says she’s drawn to me, so it’s all over.
Babylon Babylon Go BackWorldly distractions, stay away from me.
Ose Otwe Ma Me Otwe Ma Me A It’s Over (Over)She says she’s drawn to me, so the search is over.
Aketesia Eee…Oh, young lady…
Sesei Deb Wayeb Ama M’adwene AsebiBy now, you’ve made my mind go completely blank.
Nanka Mesee Me NfalleI used to say I’d never fall in love.
Me Nfalle Nso Afei AdenI wouldn’t fall, so why am I falling now?
Wabegye Me Ataa W’ani Ase Ama Boys Eka Meho AsemYou’ve come to keep me under your gaze, making the guys talk about me.
Yese Magyimi Oo Enye Me OoThey say I’ve gone crazy, but it’s not me.
Aketesa EeOh, young lady.
Aketesia EeOh, young lady.
Aketesia EeOh, young lady.
Sesei Deb Wayeb Ama M’adwene AsebiBy now, you’ve made my mind go completely blank.
Nanka Mesee Me NfalleI used to say I’d never fall in love.
Me Nfalle Nso Afei Aden (Afei Aden)I wouldn’t fall, so why am I falling now?
Wabegye Me Ataa W’ani Ase Ama Boys Eka Meho AsemYou’ve come to keep me under your gaze, making the guys talk about me.
Yese Magyimi Oo Enye Me OoThey say I’ve gone crazy, but it’s not me.
Yese Maye Sei Yese Maye SaaThey say I’ve done this, they say I’ve done that.
Yese Me Hyehye Forgeti KasaThey say I’m being flashy, but forget the gossip.
Mabooki Wo TicketI’ve booked your ticket.
Ene Wo VisaAnd your visa too.
Holidays Wo Dubai But Before ThatWe’re going to Dubai for the holidays, but before that.
Fa Me Ko Hunu Asew M’asewTake me to meet my ‘parents-in-law’.
Fato N’anim Seb Mebeware WoTell them clearly that I’m going to marry you.
Sika Mpetia Na Meto Ahye WoI’ll buy a gold ring to put on your finger.
Aketesia Music Video
The Aketesia lyrics meaning highlights a journey from bachelorhood to profound love.