Shallipopi, has collaborated with the award-winning musician Burna Boy to produce a brand-new remix of his extremely popular hit track titled “Laho.”
The title of the song, Laho, translates to “please” in English, derived from the Edo language.
The song’s popularity was amplified by a viral snippet shared on TikTok, leading to widespread anticipation and fan engagement. The song had a chokehold on the streets before the single even dropped. Now, Shallipopi has secured the services of the African Giant, Burna Boy, to elevate the song even further.
In ‘Laho’ remix, Shallipopi extends his Afrobeats skills, intertwining sharp bars with infectious rhythms, while Burna Boy drives the sound with his signature sound.
“Desperado, many many / My amigo, Balotelli / Ladies taking me photo (Confirm) / Paparazzi, ah / Don Julio, don dey high me / Ah, ah,”
“Ghẹ gunmwẹn dẹ ọ, lahọ / Ni paste aza, lahọ / Aza mwẹ dry o, lahọ / Ye, ye-oh / Ghẹ gunmwẹn dẹ ọ, lahọ / Ni paste aza, lahọ / Aza mwẹ dry o, lahọ / Ye, ye-oh, lahọ / Ye, lahọ / Ye, ye-oh, lahọ / Ye, lahọ / Ye, ye-oh, lahọ / Ye.”
These verses have taken over everywhere, and the lines are now so familiar to people as the song continues to dominate.
Burna Boy complements the remix with his verse, which includes the lines:“Don’t get it twistedMay God be my witnessMe and you nor get businessNo take my kindness for weakness.”
From his verse, Burna Boy underscores his self-driven nature, making it clear that he moves with God as his anchor and source of strength. He subtly teases his upcoming album No Sign of Weakness, while reaffirming his relentless pursuit of success. It’s a statement rooted in confidence and resilience—more than just lyrical bravado, it’s a testament to his evolution and unwavering determination. Once again, Burna Boy positions himself as a powerhouse in the music scene, blending personal growth with a no-nonsense approach to his craft.
Another notable line from Burna Boy’s verse is:“Nor dey joke with my percentage, hmm.”“Nor go give to Caesar what belongs to Odogwu o,”which clearly shows Burna Boy doesn’t joke with his money and is always focused on his bag.
Burna Boy is accustomed to jumping on remixes of songs and killing it, such as in hits like Jerusalema with Master KG, Tshwala Bam with TitoM & Yuppe, and Second Sermon with Black Sherif.
Some fans of music argued that Shallipopi should have featured an international artist on the remix to push the song further globally and capitalize on the international wave. Others opined that Odumodu would have been a great fit for the remix. However, Burna Boy was chosen instead, and he certainly did justice to it. We can’t stop singing along to Laho, whether the original or the remix, whenever it plays.
