From billionaire dreams to chart-topping bangers, here are 20 Afrobeats lyrics that name-drop Dangote in style!
In Afrobeats, success and wealth are often measured against one man—Aliko Dangote, Nigeria and Africa’s richest mogul. His name has become more than just a reference; it’s a status symbol, a shorthand for ambition, power, and ultimate financial success.
Across the genre, artists invoke Dangote’s name in various ways. Some flex their riches by likening themselves to him, while others use him as the benchmark for their dreams. A few, like Teni, even add a romantic twist, weaving his name into love songs.
No matter the angle, one thing is certain—Dangote’s name stays on repeat in Afrobeats. Here are 20 times artists dropped his name in their lyrics.
1. Burna Boy – Dangote
“Dangote still dey find money.”
Burna Boy keeps it real on this one. He reminds us that even Dangote, Africa’s richest man, is still chasing money—so why should anyone stop grinding? This track is more than just a song; it’s a motivational anthem.
2. Boy Spyce – Destiny
“I wan get money like Dangote.”
Boy Spyce isn’t just dreaming—he’s declaring. He uses Dangote as the ultimate benchmark for success, affirming his determination to reach that level.
3. Asake – Sunshine
“O fe lowo bi Dangote.”
Asake isn’t here for average money. He wants wealth on Dangote’s scale, plain and simple.
4. Wizkid – Bend
“Plenty money like Dangote.”
Wizkid flexes his bank balance by comparing his riches to Dangote’s, a classic Afrobeats money boast.
5. Mavins All-Stars – Jantamata
“I go give you sugar sugar hey, I as a Dangote eh eh eh.”
The Mavin crew plays on Dangote’s sugar empire in this one, using it as a metaphor for generosity and sweetness—probably in love or finances.
6. Oxlade – Shugar
“As I see you for entrance, Mo pariwo mogbe e. And with this your pendant, Shey you know Dangote?”
Oxlade throws in Dangote’s name while admiring a woman, as if to say, “Are you as rich as Dangote?” Or maybe he just means she’s expensive-looking. Either way, Dangote = money talk.
7. Dammy Krane ft. Zlatan – Dangote (Jo)
“What if Dangote gives you the money?”
A hypothetical question that needs no answer. If Dangote gives you money, life is sorted. Simple.
8. Victor AD – Wetin We Gain
“I need the kind money wey go make Dangote say, ‘Who be this black?’”
Victor AD’s ambition is loud and clear: he wants to be so wealthy that even Dangote takes notice.
9. Tekno – Jogodo
“Say dem go come my party oh, Dangote o baby.”
Tekno isn’t just throwing a party—he’s expecting VIPs like Dangote to pull up. The name-drop emphasizes the high status of his guest list.
10. Teni – Case
“Cause my papa no be Dangote.”
Teni switches things up, using Dangote’s name to highlight her struggles in love. She’s not coming from a billionaire background, but she’s still willing to go all out for her man.
11. Timi Dakolo – Everything (Amen)
“Dangote, go be your friend (Amen).”
A blessing wrapped in a lyric. Timi Dakolo prays for the kind of success that puts you in Dangote’s circle—because that’s when you’ve truly made it.
12. Adekunle Gold – Pick Up
“Emi nor fe wa Range Rover, Dangote olori meji.”
Adekunle Gold’s prayer is simple: he wants a Range Rover, just like Dangote probably has plenty of.
13. Reekado Banks – Dangote
“We go make am like Dangote…”
Reekado Banks doubles down on his determination to hit Dangote-level wealth. Another artist, another dream of billions.
14. Ice Prince – Aboki
“Dangote is my guy.”
Ice Prince takes it a step further—he’s not just aspiring to be like Dangote, he claims him as a friend. Now, that’s elite networking.
15. Mayorkun – Let Me Know
“Odeyewu, let me be your customer. And at the right time, I go dey do wetin Dangote no fit do for you.”
Mayorkun goes bold, telling his love interest he’ll do things even Dangote can’t. What exactly? We can only wonder.
16. Rema – Azaman
“Eh, Dangote na baba.”
Short and sweet. Rema simply acknowledges Dangote as “baba”—a term of respect.
17. Kizz Daniel – Oyibe
“Life is sweet oh, I call am Oyibe/and if you want to know, ask Dangote.”
Kizz Daniel paints a picture of a sweet life and name-drops Dangote as proof that money makes life enjoyable.
18. Zinoleesky ft. Ayra Starr – Many Roads
“Say I can’t lie, e make me rich like Dangote.”
Zinoleesky wants riches on a Dangote level, and he’s not shy about it.
19. Smurlee & Odumodublvck ft. Shallipopi – JUJU
“I dey find real investors oh, no be skit. Dangote, where my beef?”
Smurlee and Odumodublvck want serious investments, and who better to call out than Africa’s biggest businessman?
20. Burna Boy ft. Wande Coal – On A Very Good Day
“Getting money like Dangote.”
Burna and Wande Coal round off this list with the ultimate money goal—stacking cash like this wealthy man of Africa. No more, no less.
