Lungu Boy isn’t just an album—it’s Asake’s diary, scrawled in beats and bars.
Asake’s third album, Lungu Boy, dropped on August 9, 2024, and it’s a 15-track manifesto of his ascent from Lagos streets to global stages. This isn’t just Afrobeats—it’s a genre-bending creative piece woven with Fuji roots, international collabs (Wizkid, Travis Scott, Stormzy), and a voice that’s equal parts swagger and soul.
Asake uses this album to test his creative waters, exploring global grounds, as well as sounds, all of which, when put together, form his fifth album masterpiece.
Below, we dissect 25 standout quotes from his “Lungu Boy” album that don’t just slap—they explore his creativity and offer a glimpse into who he is and his state of mind.
Whine (featuring Ludmilla)
1. “Tell me what you put in your recipe.”
The artist’s taste of beauty causes him to ask his woman how through this lyric. Before this, he says, “She feels like sex to me.” Side note: he’s just as good as asking her, “Solape, what did you put in your stew?”
2. “Me, I want to fire, make we fire dey go high”
“Fire” is heat, passion, chaos—Asake’s tossing gasoline at the party. This line’s a spark, igniting the track into a cross-continental blaze.
Start
3. “Mr. Money steady killing show”
Imagine Asake strutting onto a stage, lights blazing, crowd roaring—he’s not just performing, he’s slaughtering it. This line is a mic drop in itself, branding him “Mr. Money,” the showman who turns venues into graveyards for doubt.
4. “Me I wan free my mind, make I no yarn too much”
Asake steps into the spotlight with a laid-back declaration—he just wants peace, no over-explaining, no stress. In an industry where everyone has something to prove, he chooses to let the music speak. It’s a subtle flex, the confidence of a man who knows his impact without needing to say too much.
Uhh Yeahh
5. “Big boys la wa, and we’re living as we like.”
This is Asake planting his big man energy, a king who cannot be told how exactly he can live. It’s the sound of a man who’s his own compass.
6. “Faji lawa, ma lọ ṣe jagajaga”
Asake cites that it’s the time for celebration and suggests there should be no room for “jaga jaga” (rubbish)
Worldwide
7. “Worldwide, e don go oh”
Picture the globe spinning, Asake’s voice echoing from Lagos to London to LA. “E don go” is Yoruba for “it’s gone,” but here it’s a victory lap—his sound’s a virus, infecting playlists everywhere.
8. “Some of them no fit relate oh, because my glory carry weight oh”
Success is heavy, and not everyone gets it. This lyric’s a flex with a shadow—glory’s a burden too. Asake’s outpacing peers, and the distance is palpable here.
MMS (featuring Wizkid)
9. “Once upon a time, when I just dey try”
Picture a young Asake, hustling in Lagos, dreams bigger than his pockets. This lyric’s a time machine, whisking us back to when “trying” was his 9-to-5. Paired with Wizkid’s velvet croon, it’s a gritty fairy tale—proof that every king starts as a pauper with a plan.
10. “Oye olohun, o ye olohun”
Asake calls on divine wisdom, repeating the phrase like a mantra. “Oye Olohun” (God understands) is a moment of reflection—acknowledging that, no matter what happens, everything is clear to a higher power.
Mood
11. “Some days I’m feeling jovi, some days I’m feeling gloomy”
Here’s Asake, peeling back the curtain on fame’s bipolar heartbeat. “Jovi” twists “jovial” into something fresh, while “gloomy” lands like a shadow on a sunny beat. It’s raw, human—fame’s not all gold chains; sometimes, it’s a cloudy day in a penthouse.
12. “Take a new ink to feel normal.”
Asake suggests that getting new tattoos has become a coping mechanism for him, using the ever-growing ink on his body as a way to navigate life’s pressures and maintain a sense of normalcy.
My Heart
13. “Let me be in your arms, lost me within your eyes”
This isn’t your average love song drip—it’s Asake drowning in devotion, begging to be swallowed by intimacy. The imagery’s cinematic: arms as a fortress, eyes as a labyrinth.
14. “Girl, you dey shine light up NEPA”
NEPA’s Nigeria’s fickle power grid, but this girl’s a human generator. It’s a love line with bite—witty, local, electric.
Active (featuring Travis Scott)
15. “Oh man, I’m active.”
With Travis Scott’s psychedelic edge in tow, Asake’s flexing like a live wire. “Active” isn’t just a state—it’s a pulse, a refusal to sleep on his own hype.
Suru (featuring Stormzy)
16. “My mama tell me say surulere”
Stormzy’s grime meets Asake’s grit, and this line’s the glue. “Surulere” isn’t just a Lagos hood—it’s a proverb: “patience pays.”
17. “Tears won’t fall from my eyes but my chest hurts”
Stormzy’s bars amplify this gut punch. Asake’s not invincible—tears won’t fall, but “my chest hurts” is resolved kicking in.
Skating
18. “Before them wake, mo ti ja lo”
Asake is always steps ahead—before anyone realizes, he’s already moved. This lyric paints him as a silent strategist, making power moves while others are still asleep. It’s the embodiment of hustle without noise.
19. “Skating is a lifestyle”
For Asake, skating isn’t just a hobby—it’s a way of life. The line suggests a free-spirited, fast-paced existence where he moves fluidly through challenges, never losing balance, always in motion.
I Swear
20. “Every year na my year I can say”
The artist is affirmative of his ability to thrive year in and year out. He has immense belief that nothing could possibly go wrong with the start of a new year. His positivity with this lyric is mind-blowing.
Ligali
21. “Mr. Money with the vibe right now”
“Mr. Money” gets an upgrade—cash is cool, but vibe’s the currency here.
22. “Blow my trumpet gan, Olohun, uhhn”
Self-hype meets spirituality—”Olohun” (God) keeps it humble.
Fuji Vibe
23. “This your booty, are you from Ghana?”
Asake mesmerizes the feminine body with this lyric, ascribing curviness to the beautiful women of Ghana.
24. “Loke Loke La Ma Lo”
Yoruba for “We’ll keep going up”—it’s a call to progression, slow but steady.
Wave (featuring Central Cee)
25. “Make nobody stress me I’m on a wave right now.”
Asake’s gliding on success like a skateboard on asphalt, and this lyric is his shield. It’s not arrogance—it’s peace, a middle finger to haters while he coasts.
