O’Kenneth brings a fierce energy to MO NTWƐN! Kenneth Opoku writes the lyrics and also helps compose the beat, alongside Webiejustdidit, DAJ, Lukas Walter, and Marz. The track is a bold statement from an artist who refuses to play by the rules.
Kenneth Opoku sings about rising from struggle, noting ‘Four years in the game, and only now am I clearing my debts.’ He mentions growing up in a broken home and staying independent to avoid owing anyone. The lyrics bring real images like Arsenal fans and ‘Auntie Naa’ to ground the story in daily life.
Mo ntwɛn Hwɛ deɛ yɛ de baYou all wait and see what we’re bringing.
Benkum nipa ba mehye sɛ me nnoɔma nkɔ nifaBorn left-handed, but I’m destined for my things to go right.
Man stay independent ah nka mede company bi kaI stayed independent, otherwise I’d owe some company.
Sɛ manhyiaIf I hadn’t made it,
Ɛnyɛ ASAKAA asɛm ah nka mewɔ he faif it wasn’t for this Asakaa movement, where would I even be?
Four years in the game afei na nka mete mekaFour years in the game, and only now am I clearing my debts.
But I’m still not used to this sh#tBut I’m still not used to this sh#t.
Ɛyɛ sɛ mekae sɛ meyɛ popular figureI constantly have to remind myself that I’m a popular figure.
I mean this sh#tI mean this sh#t.
Me nnyaa meho I don’t want favoursI haven’t even found my own footing, I don’t want favors.
Wasɔ masin pɛn na asɛm abaYou’ve tested me before, and trouble followed.
Ɛmma wo pass sɛ yɛ haterDon’t give them a pass if they’re a hater.
We build and destroy nothing surprise me it’s in our natureWe build and destroy, nothing surprises me, it’s in our nature.
Mepɛ ahonya deɛ asan sunkwaI desire wealth, but I also pray for a long life.
Anɔpa bɛto yaa ɛneɛ yɛ tri nkwaFrom dawn till dusk, we’re fighting to survive.
Wano yi ayi wo kaThat mouth of yours will drag you into debt,
Wohwere wo nnepaand you’ll lose all your blessings.
Ma me nyɛ wobi noLet me not do it the way you did,
Ɛntumi te kabecause it won’t clear the debt.
Ma rappe kakra ahLet me rap just a little bit,
Ma menyɛ deɛ yɛde saand let me do what makes us dance.
Yahu kotifoɔ nnɛ yɛn gye saWe’ve seen the hypocrites today, we aren’t entertaining them.
Every side of the city ahye saaEvery side of the city is fired up like this.
Yɛ paapae ntoa kyɛn sesaWe’re breaking through barriers, more than just change.
Yɛ sei mu till ewiem bɛbɛ sisaWe’re tearing it down until the weather changes.
Meegye mu tire ɛmu akeka akekaI’m taking the lead and tearing it all apart.
Me mmpɛ ɔbaa ɔtaa hwɛ Auntie NaaI don’t want a girl who’s constantly watching ‘Auntie Naa’.
Gang yɛ pue abɔnteen ah yɛyɛ heavily armedWhen the gang steps out on the streets, we’re heavily armed,
Asɛ fans of Arsenaljust like fans of Arsenal.
YeahYeah.
I’m a product of a broken homeI’m a product of a broken home.
Some problems cannot be fixed even if you call HolmesSome problems cannot be fixed even if you call Holmes.
Wanna be best at what you do You learn your pros and consIf you wanna be the best at what you do, you learn your pros and cons.
Pɛ obi ba ato na abasa koomThey’re waiting for someone to fall so they can finally rest.
Ɔmo hyɛ me kasa nso mayɛ koomThey provoke me to speak, but I’ve remained completely silent.
Babylon foɔ egya ntomThe people of Babylon have ignited the fire.
Ɔmo nya me ayɛ nso oooThey wish they could destroy me.
Pɛ obi ba ato na abasa koomThey’re waiting for someone to fall so they can finally rest.
Ɔmo hyɛ me kasa nso mayɛ koomThey provoke me to speak, but I’ve remained completely silent.
Babylon foɔ egya ntomThe people of Babylon have ignited the fire.
Ɔmo nya me ayɛ nso oooThey wish they could destroy me.
The translation of ‘MO NTWƐN!’ lyrics talks about resilience and self-made success. The chemistry between O’Kenneth and the production team makes ‘MO NTWƐN!’ powerful, capturing the spirit of Ghana’s Asakaa movement.