“Ojuelegba”Elegba lifts up the Face
A Yoruba word that refers to a neighborhood in Lagos, Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba words “Oju” (meaning “face”), “Elegba” (referring to the Yoruba deity Elegba), and “gba” (meaning “to carry”). The term “Ojuelegba” can be loosely translated as “Elegba carries the face” or “Elegba lifts up the face.” It has gained popularity as the title of a song by Nigerian artist Wizkid, which pays homage to his upbringing in the Ojuelegba neighborhood. Here is My Version.
Ojuelegba city, where dreams dey start,
Ayelara, Hartstup, streets with heart.
42 Street, Lagos never sleeps,
Levy’s journey, hustle runs deep.
Papa sell newspapers, start from scratch,
Ojuelegba hustle, no holding back.
Uncle rule Ayelara, King of Draft,
Lagos chess, strategize, make the move fast.
Ojuelegba Rhythm, Lagos Vibe,
Where dreams come alive, hustle thrive.
From streets to success, we make it real,
Ojuelegba, my Papa hood, our deal.
Auntie boss Dentists, LUTH’s domain,
In white coat, she reign, no one can contain.
From Ojuelegba’s streets to dental chair,
Her expertise shining, beyond compare.
Uncle Ekekamba, Gynecologist grand,
LUTH’s graduate, in style command.
Delivering life, miracles unfold,
From Ojuelegba’s roots, his story told.
Ojuelegba Rhythm, Lagos Vibe,
Where dreams come alive, hustle thrive.
From streets to success, we make it real,
Ojuelegba, my Papa hood, our deal.
Ojuelegba, the science of our grind,
Where dreams and reality intertwine.
Catch the rhythm, feel the heat,
In the heart of Lagos, we find our beat.
Papa’s newspapers, hustle begins,
Ojuelegba’s spirit, the fire within.
Uncle ruling Draft, King on the board,
Lagos chess, master moves, adored.
Ojuelegba’s legacy, we carry it strong,
In pidgin rap, we sing along.
Creativity flowing, our style unique,
Ojuelegba’s rap, science of the street.
Ojuelegba Rhythm, Lagos Vibe,
Where dreams come alive, hustle thrive.
From streets to success, we make it real,
Ojuelegba, my Papa hood, our deal.
Ojuelegba Science, Lagos’s Charm,
From the blocks to the mic, we drop the alarm.
Memories of hustle, stories that ignite,
Ojuelegba’s rhythm, forever takes flight.
Ojuelegba Rhythm, Lagos Vibe,
Where dreams come alive, hustle thrive.
From streets to success, we make it real,
Ojuelegba, my Papa hood, our deal.
Ojuelegba’s spirit, in our blood, it flows,
Where dreams become reality, everyone knows.
In pidgin rap, our stories unfold,
Ojuelegba’s legacy, never grows old.
