Nigerian music veteran D’banj has released a captivating Amapiano record, “Tobari.”
D’banj collaborates with South African maestro DJ Maphorisa and Nigeria’s everblazing DJ Obi to craft a potential anthem.
“Tobari” is a vibrant Amapiano track that fuses Nigeria’s bold energy with South Africa’s infectious Amapiano rhythms.
The song “Tobari” reworks elements from D’banj’s 2006 classic “Why Me,” infusing it with a modern twist that bridges the past and present.
Its chorus is pure dynamite, with the chanted “to ba ri, te ba ri, ki le fe wa so, ki le fe wa se” hook designed to set clubs ablaze from Lagos to Johannesburg.
D’banj’s verse honours his Afrobeat heritage while effortlessly melding with the Amapiano groove, showcasing his enduring versatility.
D’banj’s signature charisma—his Yoruba proverbs and pidgin punchlines riding effortlessly over DJ Maphorisa’s log-drum magic and DJ Obi’s percussive wizardry.
The production strikes a perfect balance, blending thumping basslines with sparkling synths for a sound that’s both gritty and glittering.
Produced by Maphorisa, the song “Tobari” serves as a follow-up to his song “Compose,” which features Nasboi.
Quotable Lyrics:
To ba riTe ba riKi le fe wa soKi le fe wa seTa lo fe soroTa lo fe wa deWa ro pe o mu gboAwon te ma gboAaahNi bi biGbewa si bi biJe kin ba e soroKo wa bawa ni biEmi ati maphorisa awa abinibiGbabeAde ma tigi si agodan ni bibi
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