Lyrics to Slangs: 5 times Davido iconic sayings have influenced pop culture in Nigeria
There are great players who excel at the game, and there are champions who compete to alter the game. Personifications of the aforementioned statement in sports include Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, and Lionel Messi. When you think of an Afrobeats champion who truly played for the win and had a significant impact on mainstream culture, Davido is the first name that springs to mind.
The African music powerhouse has produced works that many consider to capture the spirit of the genre’s development from the early 2010s to the present day for more than ten years. Here are a few examples of the clever ways O.B.O has used his music to spread intriguing sounds and words that have quickly taken on street cred:
SHEKPE!
Artists have recently discovered more innovative techniques to advertise their presence in music. Davido’s “shekpe” has developed into one of the most well-known distinctive sounds of afrobeats, much like Rick Ross’ extremely husky baritone grunt. The word, which is thought to have Yoruba origins, is widely used on the streets and is widely accepted.
TULE!
When O.B.O yells “Tule!” to his followers, they yell back “Tule Joor” or “Tule Jarey” right away. Davido first shared the word “Tule” with his followers on social media before using it in a couple of his songs, including “Juju” and “Ke Star.” The word “Tule” means “release” or “set free” in English.
E COUGH!
Normally, “E Choke” would imply “suffocation” in pidgin English, but whenever Davido adds a slang, you can bet he also provides context. Instead, “e choke” has a fascinating and uplifting meaning that bestows quality or genuineness on something. Quantity could also be implied by it. The slogan was first used in early March 2021, and since then, it has become a common phrase in Nigerian slang.
