Olamide & Wizkid – “Kai!” Lyrics & Meaning

The Ultimate Afrobeat Collaboration

Nigerian music heavyweights Olamide and Wizkid join forces in their electrifying single “Kai!”, blending their signature styles into a chart-topping Afrobeat anthem. The track showcases their lyrical prowess and undeniable chemistry, making it one of 2024’s most talked-about collaborations.

Complete Lyrics Breakdown

Intro (Olamide)

Yea
Mr. Bombastic
Mr. Romantic
Mr. Fantastic

Verse 1 (Olamide)

Nothing is carved in stone
You know the night is young
I’m feeling good, I’m in my zone
Roll me a fat big blunt
And aw?n t’emi tó bá w?lé (bàbá w?lé wá)
Don Perignon malati wole (hmmm)
Dorime dori like what?
Casamigo nlor
Abi, shey make I stop?
I’m so fly, my God!
Mr. Bombastic, Mr. Romantic
African boy wey dey do magic
Came in a Porsche left in a lambo
Banga boy, everybody wan blow
Pound sterling, lana tabi tí dé agbò
Mind over matter, I’m happy I know

Pre-Chorus (Olamide)

Omo aleyi wa jo (jo, jo)
And you go loose control (tro, tro)
Bend your knees, touch your toes (toes, toes)
Give you the Badman love (Give you the Badman love)
Omo aleyi wa jo! (Omo aleyi wa jo)
And you go loose control (And you go loose control)
Bend your knees, touch your toes (Bend your knee, touch your toe)
Give you the Badman love (Give you the Badman love)

Chorus (Olamide)

Omo l’??p?? tó dùn báyìí (báyìí)
Chineke spent lotta time (time)
When he dey make you, kai
Throw it to me left and right, baby, kai (Kai)
Kai (Kai)
No kill~e person, baby, Kai
Kílówá dé gangan báyìí (báyìí)
Ebelebe, baby, kai (Kai)
Kai

Verse 2 (Wizkid)

It’s too easy ’cause the money surplus
Na money dey stop long talk, long talk
How many things you wan count?
You better relate with your mind
I still dey find weytin dey do me
No come use your own come confuse me
Jeje I dey, nothing dey do me
Hot box spice, baby fun mi
Fun mi
Diamonds every new week
If there’s something you wanna do, do it
Oohn, won le le, won le mumi
Men dey physicallly fit won le mun mi
Hmm
Owo nbe lapo mi o
Omo wa bamijo
Pour more Casamigos
Hmm-hmm

Song Meaning & Cultural Impact

“Kai!” represents a celebration of Nigerian excellence, with both artists showcasing their success while maintaining their cultural roots. The track’s blend of Yoruba and English lyrics, combined with its infectious beat, has made it a global Afrobeat sensation.

Full credit to the original publisher: TooXclusive