Asake and Tiakola Unleash Explosive Collaboration with “BADMAN GANGSTA”
Nigerian serial hitmaker Asake returns with a high-octane anthem titled “BADMAN GANGSTA,” teaming up with French rap sensation Tiakola for an electrifying cross-cultural collaboration.
Fusing Afrobeats rhythms with streetwise lyricism, “BADMAN GANGSTA” is a bold sonic statement that reintroduces Asake as a proud “omo Naija” (Naija boy) while shining a spotlight on Tiakola’s Congolese-French identity. The duo’s chemistry ignites the track, blending Yoruba, Nigerian pidgin, and French into a vibrant linguistic and musical fusion.
Asake brings his signature energy, delivering melodic hooks and verses steeped in Yoruba swagger, gliding effortlessly over the track’s gritty, pulsating beat. Tiakola matches that intensity with slick French bars, adding a sleek international flair that expands the track’s global appeal.
“BADMAN GANGSTA” also cleverly incorporates a sample from Amerie’s iconic 2005 hit “1 Thing,” adding a nostalgic twist to its modern production. The result is both fresh and familiar—a bold reimagining of past influence with a streetwise, contemporary edge.
The powerhouse production is helmed by AoD and P.Priime, whose dynamic synergy lays a layered, hard-hitting foundation. Their work merges the brooding basslines of trap with Afrobeat’s rhythmic bounce, crafting a sonically rich backdrop that perfectly supports both artists.
“BADMAN GANGSTA” follows Asake’s recent single “WHY LOVE” and his standout feature on J Hus’s hit “Gold,” cementing his status as one of Afrobeats’ most versatile and consistent hitmakers.
With this release, Asake and Tiakola prove that music knows no borders, delivering a genre-bending banger that resonates far beyond West Africa and France.
Quotable Lyrics:
I be ọmọ Naija o
Living my life mi o ṣa o
Padi mi raba mo n wa o
Carry your wahala go far o
Baby mi go down, low down
She love badman gangsta o
Elle aime les vrais gangstas
Ceux qui sont pas instables
Love street, love money, ma life
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