In Afrobeats, few names carry the weight of Femi Otedola’s. As one of Nigeria’s most recognisable billionaires, his name has become a familiar reference whenever artists sing about money, success, influence and the good life.
Across the genre, artistes have found different ways to work his name into their lyrics. Some use him as a symbol of financial success, others associate him with influential personalities, while a few turn the reference into playful wordplay. From ambitious declarations to catchy street-pop moments, here are 10 Afrobeats songs that name-drop Femi Otedola.
1. Dice Ailes – Otedola
“Otedola with the money, Jim Iyke with the love, Okocha with the ball, Maggi with the sauce.”
Dice Ailes puts Otedola alongside other familiar names, associating each with something they’re popularly known for. While Jim Iyke represents love and Okocha represents football, Otedola gets the money tag. It’s a playful way of celebrating his billionaire status.
2. Mayorkun – Home Training
“Oya come be my angeli o, O te dollar to be Femi o, Fall for you like the wall of Jericho.”
Mayorkun gets creative with this one, playing on the pronunciation of Otedola’s surname to create a catchy romantic line. By turning the billionaire’s name into a cheeky expression, he adds a clever bit of wordplay to his declaration of affection.
3. Tekno – Jogodo
“Otedola o, baby, Fashola o, baby, Ambode o, baby, Say dem go come my party o.”
Tekno saves this name-drop for the outro, calling on some of Nigeria’s most recognisable personalities. With Otedola, Babatunde Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode all getting invitations, he’s essentially imagining a guest list filled with high-profile people.
4. Burna Boy – Omo
“Fine like Omotola, She get money like Otedola, She wan get more dollar, She no dey find anybody wey go control am.”
Burna Boy uses Otedola’s wealth to describe a financially independent woman. Paired with Omotola’s beauty, the comparison paints a picture of someone who has both looks and money, and isn’t looking for anybody to control her.
5. Wizkid – In My Bed
“Agbaje eleniyan, Fashola eleniyan, Tinubu eleniyan, Otedola eleniyan, Ah Wizzy eleniyan.”
Wizkid places Otedola among a list of prominent Nigerian personalities, using the Yoruba expression “eleniyan” to describe people of influence and significance. It’s a straightforward shout-out that recognises the billionaire’s place among some of the country’s most familiar names.
6. Olamide – Oil & Gas
“Tony Elumelu, Wá ba mi jó sílú, Femi Otedola, È̩ ná mí ní dollar.”
Olamide brings two of Nigeria’s biggest businessmen into the conversation, calling out Tony Elumelu and Femi Otedola before asking to be given dollars. It’s a playful appeal to two men synonymous with wealth, fitting perfectly into the song’s money-conscious theme.
7. Victor AD ft. Davido – Tire You
“Me and Otedola go gum body, Water no get enemy.”
Davido’s mention of Otedola is particularly interesting because it goes beyond the usual billionaire reference. By saying they’ll “gum body”, he hints at a close association with the businessman, making the line feel like a playful nod to their real-life connection.
8. Teni – Billionaire
“Iyalaya anybody o, anybody o, Otedola o l’ori meji o, I wanna be a billionaire (mo fe l’owo).”
Teni isn’t hiding her ambitions here. By mentioning Otedola while declaring her desire to become a billionaire, she uses him as a familiar example of the kind of wealth she’s dreaming about. It’s an unapologetic celebration of wanting more out of life.
9. Burna Boy – Dangote
“Alakija dey find money, Dangote dey find money o, Otedola dey find money, Why me no go find money o.”
Burna Boy makes a compelling point by mentioning three of Nigeria’s wealthiest business figures. If Alakija, Dangote and Otedola are still chasing money, then there’s no reason for anyone else to stop hustling. It’s a simple but relatable message about ambition and the endless pursuit of financial success.
10. Cuppy ft. Zlatan Ibile – Gelato
“Cuppy, who is your daddy? (Otedola), Baba temi, Babalola.”
Cuppy and Zlatan turn Otedola’s identity as Cuppy’s billionaire father into one of the song’s most memorable exchanges. Inspired by a gelato experience during a family trip to Italy, the record takes a simple family moment and turns it into a catchy, playful musical reference.
