Spotify is commemorating the 10-year anniversary of Wizkid’s popular song ‘Ojuelegba’ from his album ‘Ayo (Joy)’. The song, which was released in 2014, soon became famous, highlighting Wizkid’s roots in Lagos’ Ojuelegba neighbourhood and helping to establish him in the music industry.
To mark this achievement, Spotify has organised a unique event that includes a video highlighting the song’s journey. In it, a father tells his 10-year-old daughter how he fell in love with the song and its meaning in their community.
Fans of Wizkid have expressed their excitement online, sharing their thoughts in the comments.
Some reactions are shown below:
big_slimzy said, “Wizkid is chosen ❤️👩❤️👨🥰 music who are you that Wizkid can’t deal with you.”
mtskincare_spa said, “That Man Wizkid, he’s who he is 🦅🦅🦅🦅😍😍😍😍😍.”
pinzle_ceo said, “Evergreen jam 20 years from today it’s still a jam🏌🏽♂️”.
dianacoco__ said, “This is so beautiful 🥺🥺, local song that went international 🤝”.
ife_cash01 said, “Wizkid once said my music travel with no Visa🐐❤️🧏🏻♂️”.
olat_boui said, “Not to cap but I used to cry listening to that song in 2014/2015…I was broke af! Working all day & night like say I Dey owe govt 😖😖 Alhamdulilah”.