Zeak sings ‘Iyi’ featuring King Prof Obewe. Chijioke Francis Anuebunwa and King Prof Obewe write the lyrics. The song uses a river metaphor to deny blame.
Released: May 1, 2022
Iyi (feat. King Prof Obewe)
Zeak
Iyi (feat. King Prof Obewe) Lyrics English Translation by Zeak
Zeak says he is not the one who spat in the stream. King Prof Obewe mentions that tradition is older than the church.
Pasino On Another BeatPasino’s on another beat.
O Wu Ihe O Wu (O Gini?)aIt’s what it is (What is it?).
EbeanoIt’s happening right here.
Afa M Bu ZeakMy name’s Zeak.
Onye Gburu Aturu Di Ime, O Ga-ejikwanu Dzo Evule Ehu Ahia? (Siskin Music)If someone kills a pregnant sheep, can they really hide the ram from the market? (Siskin Music).
Anyi JeeLet’s go.
Nwa Iyi, Nwa Iyi, O Bughi Mu Gburu Asu N’iyi (Nda)Child of the stream, child of the stream, I’m not the one who spat in the river (Nda).
Nwa Iyi, Nwa Iyi, O Bughi Mu Gburu Asu N’iyi (Nda)Child of the stream, child of the stream, I’m not the one who spat in the river (Nda).
Adanga Na-achi Ochi Gburu Asu N’iyi (Nda)It’s ‘Adanga’, the laughing one, who spat in the river (Nda).
O Wu Adanga Na-achi Ochi Gburu Asu N’iyi (Nda)It’s the laughing ‘Adanga’ who truly spat in the river (Nda).
Sa Ya Ma Ama Oo (Nda)Whether he did it intentionally (Nda),
Aa Ya Amaghi Ama Oo (Nda)or he did it unknowingly (Nda).
Rubee Rubee (Nda)Bow down, bow down (Nda).
Ewoo Ooho (Nda)Oh, wow (Nda).
Rubee Rubee Ee (Nda)Just bow down (Nda).
Ewoo Ooho (Nda)Oh, wow (Nda).
Rubee Rubee (Nda)Bow down, bow down (Nda).
Ewoo Ooho (Nda)Oh, wow (Nda).
Omenala Toro ChurchTradition is older than the church.
Onye Obuna Ma Na Obodo Anyi Di ToughEveryone knows our town’s tough.
Bikonu, Enough Is EnoughPlease, enough’s enough.
Onye Nyulu Ife Na-esi Na ChurchSomeone’s done something that smells in the church.
For Your Mind, You Be King KongIn your mind, you think you’re ‘King Kong’.
Soso Chukwu Gbasenyelu M OnOnly God has turned my light on.
I Ga-apianwu Oku Till DawnYou’ll be working hard until dawn.
Boy, I Ga-anyanwu Venza Na-enwero HornBoy, you’ll drive a ‘Venza’ car that’s got no horn.
Our Coach Then Bu Coach TonyOur coach back then was Coach Tony.
O Melu Anyi Akwulu Dika VictonyHe made us stand tall like the artist ‘Victony’.
O Buro So 2baba Nuru KpoliIt wasn’t just ‘2baba’ who drank ‘kpol#’.
Boy, Kupu Cos Nobody Holy PassBoy, move aside because nobody’s holier than the rest.
Back Pass, Weak PassA back pass, a weak pass,
Bad Pass Bu Your Hashtaga bad pass is your hashtag.
O Sogodu Gi Guwe EnegbeYou can go ahead and count the hawks,
Mana Ejikwana Ego M Eti Epelebut don’t use my money to show off.
Nwa Iyi, Nwa Iyi, O Bughi Mu Gburu Asu N’iyi (Nda)Child of the stream, child of the stream, I’m not the one who spat in the river (Nda).
Nwa Iyi, Nwa Iyi, O Bughi Mu Gburu Asu N’iyi (Nda)Child of the stream, child of the stream, I’m not the one who spat in the river (Nda).
Adanga Na-achi Ochi Gburu Asu N’iyi (Nda)It was the laughing ‘Adanga’ who spat in the river (Nda).
O Wu Adanga Na-achi Ochi Gburu Asu N’iyi (Nda)Yes, it was the laughing ‘Adanga’ who spat in the river (Nda).
Sa Ya Ma Ama Oo (Nda)Whether he did it on purpose (Nda),
Aa Ya Amaghi Ama Oo (Nda)or he did it by mistake (Nda).
Rubee Rubee (Nda)Bow down, bow down (Nda).
Ewoo Ooho (Nda)Oh, wow (Nda).
Rubee Rubee Ee (Nda)Just bow down (Nda).
Ewoo Ooho (Nda)Oh, wow (Nda).
Rubee Rubee (Nda)Bow down, bow down (Nda).
Ewoo Ooho (Nda)Oh, wow (Nda).
Nwanne, Abana One Chance, Shoutout To Zoro, He Want To Buy The Bar (Hooyi)Brother, don’t get into a ‘one chance’ taxi; shoutout to Zoro, he wants to buy the bar (Hooyi).
Motor Juru Na Park, Mana Enwere Ife Di Iche From Motor Na Car (Hooyi)The park’s full of vehicles, but there’s a difference between a motor and a car (Hooyi).
Mmadu Anwakwana M Oo, Maka Music Mechara Kpoo M To BarNo one should try me, because music eventually called me to the bar.
I Want To Bath, Mmadu Abunye Asu N’iyi, My Brother, Can You Tell Me WhyI want to bathe, but someone’s spat in the stream; my brother, can you tell me why?
Onye Na-akula Band Azu? Ejikwana M Gwuo Siki (Hooyi)Who’s playing the band from behind? Don’t try to play me (Hooyi).
Adim Akula Band Azu, Akpokwana M Ka AlimiI don’t play from the back, so don’t call me like ‘Alimi’.
I Use My Bars Dey Chase The BagI’m using my musical bars to chase the money.
O Gini? Nobody Want To Rag Behind The BarsWhat is it? Nobody wants to struggle behind prison bars.
Kodo Na Mosquito Kponye Gi, Nobody Gat Your BackIf ‘Kodo’ and mosquitoes bite you, nobody’s got your back.
Nwa Iyi, Nwa Iyi, O Bughi Mu Gburu Asu N’iyi (Nda)Child of the stream, child of the stream, I’m not the one who spat in the river (Nda).
Nwa Iyi, Nwa Iyi, O Bughi Mu Gburu Asu N’iyi (Nda)Child of the stream, child of the stream, I’m not the one who spat in the river (Nda).
Adanga Na-achi Ochi Gburu Asu N’iyi (Nda)It was the laughing ‘Adanga’ who spat in the river (Nda).
O Wu Adanga Na-achi Ochi Gburu Asu N’iyi (Nda)It was the laughing ‘Adanga’ who spat in the river (Nda).
Sa Ya Ma Ama Oo (Nda)Whether he did it on purpose (Nda),
Aa Ya Amaghi Ama Oo (Nda)or he did it unknowingly (Nda).
Rubee Rubee (Nda)Bow down, bow down (Nda).
Ewoo Ooho (Nda)Oh, wow (Nda).
Rubee Rubee Ee (Nda)Just bow down (Nda).
Ewoo Ooho (Nda)Oh, wow (Nda).
Rubee Rubee (Nda)Bow down, bow down (Nda).
Ewoo Ooho (Nda)Oh, wow (Nda).
Professor Obewe, Olu M Ekelee GiProfessor Obewe, my voice greets you.
Onye M Ji Eje Mba, Olu M Ekelee GiThe one I travel abroad with, my voice greets you.
Obewe Na-ebere Igbo EbeweleObewe’s weeping for the Igbo people.
Obewe Na-ebere Igbo EbeweleObewe’s crying for the Igbo nation.
Obewe Na-ebere Igbo EbeweleObewe’s mourning for the Igbo land.
Sa Ya Amaghi Ama (O Gini?)Whether he did it unknowingly (What is it?).
Zeak Nwanne M (Oo), Olu M Ekelee GiZeak my brother (Oh), my voice greets you.
Pasino Lee, Ndi M Ji Aga Mba EeLook at Pasino, the people I travel across lands with.
Grand Mix, Nwoke Oma, Onye Nwere Gi Nwere Ife OoGrand Mix, good man, whoever has you has something great.
Pasino Lee, I Nokwa N’ogbo Egwu ALook at Pasino, you’re right here in the musical arena.
Nwa Iyi, Nwa Iyi, O Bughi Mu Gburu Asu N’iyi (Nda)Child of the stream, child of the stream, I’m not the one who spat in the river (Nda).
Nwa Iyi, Nwa Iyi, O Bughi Mu Gburu Asu N’iyi (Nda)Child of the stream, child of the stream, I’m not the one who spat in the river (Nda).
Adanga Na-chi Ochi Gburu Asu N’iyi (Nda)It was the laughing ‘Adanga’ who spat in the river (Nda).
O Wu Adanga Na-chi Ochi Gburu Asu N’iyi (Nda)Yes, it was the laughing ‘Adanga’ who spat in the river (Nda).
Sa Ya Ma Ama Oo (Nda)Whether he did it on purpose (Nda),
Aa Ya Amaghi Ama Oo (Nda)or he did it by mistake (Nda).
Rubee Rubee (Nda)Bow down, bow down (Nda).
Ewoo Ooho (Nda)Oh, wow (Nda).
Rubee Rubee Ee (Nda)Just bow down (Nda).
Ewoo Ooho (Nda)Oh, wow (Nda).
Rubee Rubee (Nda)Bow down, bow down (Nda).
Ewoo Ooho (Nda)Oh, wow (Nda).
Zeak Lee (Nda)Look at Zeak (Nda).
Ndi M Ji Aga Mba Ee (Nda)The people I travel across lands with (Nda).
O Di Ocha Yili Ugo (Nda)He’s as pure as an ‘eagle’ (Nda).
Olu M Ekelee Gi Oo (Nda)My voice greets you (Nda).
Zeak, Wele Gaba (Nda)Zeak, keep moving forward (Nda).
Ife Gi Na-adi M Mma (Nda)I like what you’re doing (Nda).
Paasino (Nda)Pasino (Nda).
Paasino Ee (Nda)Pasino, yeah (Nda).
O Gini? (Nda)What is it? (Nda).
Evelyn Baby (Nda)Evelyn baby (Nda).
Mix PilotMix Pilot.
Iyi (feat. King Prof Obewe) Music Video
The Iyi lyrics meaning shows a declaration of innocence. It points to ‘Adanga’ as the true culprit.