Wizkid and Asake are lighting up the new year with their sizzling joint EP REAL, Vol. 1, out today via Starboy Entertainment and EMPIRE, and Iskolodo is straight-up the vibe-shifter— that Yoruba-fueled flex where the beat hits like a Lagos night market rush, pulling you in with hooks you can’t shake.
This one’s a certified Afrobeats heater, cooked up by producers Magicsticks and L.O.L. with that crisp, layered bounce: think rumbling basslines under shimmering percussion, Asake’s rapid-fire verses slicing through like street energy on overdrive, and Wizkid’s smooth croon gliding over the top like warm palm wine.
Lyrics of Iskolodo by Wizkid & Asake
[Intro]
Bueno, Bueno
Bueno, Bueno
[?]
Bueno, Bueno
Bueno, Bueno
[?]
[Verse 1: Asake]
Iskolobo, I Dey Para
I Dey Hot, I’m On Fire
Antanama, Soldier, Soldier
Comot Body, High Tension, Uh
Big Flex, Money Too Hard
Lameda Omo Ologo, Oh
Nkan Kan, O Mani Sh’awa
Lola Olohun Lókè, Lókè, Ah
Omo Yankee Baby Gbewa, Double Lm
I’m Big Star
Energy Bobo De Swag, All Of My Guys Them Bad
Please, Give Me Vibes, Ọmọ Kilode Nibo Lo Da?
Bo Nṣe, Nṣe Ko Ma Nice
Gbe Sun Momi, No Dey Price
[Chorus: Asake, Wizkid]
Isko, Iskolodo-do-do
Ọmọ Skiskolo, Skiskolobo-bo-bo
Iskala, Body O, Ogologo-go (O Jo Daddy, O Jo Mommy O)
Iska, Iskolodo-do-do (O Ṣe Fun Mi, Won Gba Money)
[Verse 2: Wizkid]
Big Wiz, I Dey Para, Ọmọge Gbe Mi Saya
Gimme Lovin’ Every Time, I Know
Ọmọ Balogun Dodon Dawa
Tobari Mr. Money, You Go Feel Alright
And If E No Be Money, No Dey Call My Phone
Na Only Money Elevate My Mood
Everyday, I Just Dey My Zone
Peace On My Mind, Every Day We Dey Blessed
Every Day, Night, We Dey Penkelemesi
Ordinary Days, We Dey Feel Like The Best
Get Two Ladies, Make We Fɛ-fɛ Na Ɛ’fɛ
Love Of My Mind, Oya Go, Baby
Make You Dey Dance, Oya Jo, Baby
Sisi Pẹlẹbẹ, Owo Ya Pa Dance, Oje Oh
[Chorus: Wizkid With Asake]
Iskala, Iskolodo-do-do
Iskala, Iskolodo-do-do
Iskala, Body O, Ogologo-go
Iskala, Iskolodo-do-do
About “Iskolodo by Wizkid & Asake”
Thematically, it’s all about that unapologetic para—high-tension swagger, money moves, and cheeky romance, wrapped in playful slang like “iskolodo” that nods to dodging drama while chasing the thrill. Asake kicks it off with fire emojis in flow (“I dey hot, I’m on fire”), owning his soldier status, while Wizkid flips it to loverman mode, demanding “gimme lovin’ every time” amid the zone-outs and penkelemesi nights. It’s not deep philosophy; it’s feel-good escapism, the kind that turns commutes into parties, celebrating the grind without the gloom.
Dropping as the EP’s third cut, Iskolodo follows hot on the heels of lead single Jogodo, which Wizkid teased on socials last week with a tracklist reveal that sent Twitter into a frenzy—fans dissecting every emoji like code. REAL, Vol. 1 clocks in at four tracks total: the moody opener Turbulence, Jogodo’s surprise drop that racked up a million streams overnight, this gem, and the closer Alaye promising more boss-level bars. No bloated runtime here; it’s a tight collab tape born from studio hangs where the two Yoruba heavyweights traded vibes, channeling their shared roots into something fresh yet familiar. Wizkid’s camp confirmed the rollout on Insta yesterday, hyping it as “real” in every sense—raw chemistry, no fillers.
For Wizkid, this lands like a crown jewel in his empire-building era—he just became the first African artist to smash 10 billion Spotify streams, off the back of Made in Lagos and that endless tour glow. Asake, the YBNL wunderkind who’s turned Mr. Money into a mantra, is leveling up from solo smashes like Work of Art, proving he’s not just a feature king but a peer to the throne. Together? It’s electric, like passing the torch mid-stride, evolving Afrobeats from global export to unbreakable duo dynamic. With festival slots looming and playlists exploding, they’re reminding everyone why the genre rules the charts.
Dive into the Iskolodo lyrics and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other REAL, Vol. 1 tracks for more of Wizkid & Asake’s Afrobeats fire.
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