Asake brings a powerful anthem of ambition and faith in Nzaza from the album Mr. Money With The Vibe. Lyricists Kareem Olasunkanmi Temitayo and Ololade Ahmed write about rising above obstacles with divine support. The song stars Asake, who tells his journey from the streets to success.
Released: September 8, 2022
Nzaza
Asake • From “Mr. Money With The Vibe”
Nzaza Lyrics Translation (from “Mr. Money With The Vibe”)
Asake sings about hard work and resilience, asking, ‘Someone who doesn’t work, tell me how they’re gonna eat.’ He declares his strength, saying, ‘My resolve’s stronger than a coconut.’ The lyrics show his unwavering belief in his destiny.
Iyanu Yen Shock Won Bakan Bi Ti Badboy TimzThat miracle shocked them just like Badboy Timz.
Say Wetin Go Be Go Be Dem No Fit Hold Me On GWhatever will be, will be; they can’t hold me back, on God.
Won Le Le Won Le Le Won Le Le OThey chased and chased me.
From Ojuelegba To Ekate OFrom Ojuelegba to Lekki.
I Show Dem Pepper Kin To Sa Nle OI showed ’em what I’m made of before I left home.
Because I Know My Dream Mi O Kere Oh KereBecause I know my dream, and I’m not small.
Jazz On Jazz But Their Jazz Don CastThey used charms on charms, but their magic’s failed.
Only Strong Fit To Fit SurviveOnly the strong can survive.
See Am For My Dream As I Wear My CrownI saw it in my dream as I wore my crown.
Get Down On My Knees And I Pray To Jah AhI get down on my knees and I pray to God.
Person Wey No Work OSomeone who doesn’t work,
Tell Me How E Wan ChopTell me how they’re gonna eat.
Mehn I Don’t Know KnowMan, I don’t know.
Heavenly Sound From The StreetThere’s a heavenly sound from the street,
That’s How We Roll Yeah YeahThat’s how we roll, yeah, yeah.
Emi O Kere Oh Emi O Kere YeahI’m not small, I’m not small.
Emi O Kere So Fun Ma Wo Be OhI’m not small, so tell ’em not to look that way.
Ma Wo Be Oh Ma Wo Eni Kan KanDon’t look that way, don’t look at anyone.
Emi O Kere Oh Emi O KereI’m not small, I’m not small.
Emi O Kere Oh So Fun Ma Wo Be OhI’m not small, so tell ’em not to look that way.
Ma Wo Be Oh Ma Wo Eni Kan KanDon’t look that way, don’t look at anyone.
Nzaza Oluwa NzazaShower me, Lord, shower me.
Nzaza Oluwa NzazaShower me, Lord, shower me.
Oluwa Nzaza Nzaza Oluwa Nzaza NzazaLord, shower me, shower me, Lord, shower me, shower me.
Nzaza Oluwa NzazaShower me, Lord, shower me.
Nzaza Oluwa Nzaza NzazaShower me, Lord, shower me, shower me.
Oluwa Nzaza Nzaza Oluwa NzazaLord, shower me, shower me, Lord, shower me.
So Many Ki Lo Kan MiSo many things, but what’s that to me?
How Many Me I Wan TalkHow many things can I even say?
So Many Friends Dey EnvySo many friends are envious,
But Me I No Dey See Them ’emBut I don’t even see ’em.
As I Dey Guide I Dey Look I Dey Tan WonAs I’m watching my step, I’m outsmarting them.
Anybody Wa Mo Ma Kan Won OhAnyone who comes near will feel my impact.
Emi Lomo Tan Ni Ko Le PaganI’m the one they said couldn’t make it,
Now I Dey Do Big Thing I Be LionNow I’m doing big things; I’m a lion.
My Head Strong Pass CoconutMy resolve’s stronger than a coconut.
Dem Try Dem No Reach Me On GodThey tried, but they can’t touch me, on God.
Anything Wey You Wish Me Me I Wish You BackWhatever you wish for me, I wish for you too.
Omo Make I Focus On My Grind OMan, let me just focus on my grind.
Person Wey No Work OSomeone who doesn’t work,
Tell Me How E Wan ChopTell me how they’re gonna eat.
Mehn I Don’t Know KnowMan, I don’t know.
Heavenly Sound From The StreetThere’s a heavenly sound from the street,
That’s How We Roll Yeah YeahThat’s how we roll, yeah, yeah.
Emi O Kere Oh Emi O Kere YeahI’m not small, I’m not small.
Emi O Kere So Fun Ma Wo Be Oh Ma WoI’m not small, so tell ’em not to look that way.
Ma Wo Be Oh Ma Wo Eni Kan KanDon’t look that way, don’t look at anyone.
Emi O Kere Oh Emi O KereI’m not small, I’m not small.
Emi O Kere Oh So Fun Ma Wo Be OhI’m not small, so tell ’em not to look that way.
Ma Wo Be Oh Ma Wo Eni Kan KanDon’t look that way, don’t look at anyone.
Nzaza Oluwa NzazaShower me, Lord, shower me.
Nzaza Oluwa NzazaShower me, Lord, shower me.
Oluwa Nzaza Nzaza Oluwa Nzaza NzazaLord, shower me, shower me, Lord, shower me, shower me.
Nzaza Oluwa NzazaShower me, Lord, shower me.
Nzaza Oluwa Nzaza NzazaShower me, Lord, shower me, shower me.
Oluwa Nzaza Nzaza Oluwa Nzaza Yeah YeahLord, shower me, shower me, Lord, shower me, yeah, yeah.
Nzaza Music Video
The Nzaza lyrics meaning highlights Asake’s confidence and determination. He mentions overcoming envy and challenges, trusting in his grind. The song blends Yoruba and Pidgin to celebrate his rise and divine favor.