Music Review: Kenkele by Buju BNXN ft Wande Coal

“Kenkele,” is a song by sensational Nigerian singer and songwriter, Buju BNXN. He features another sensational Nigerian singer and songwriter, Wande coal.

I am wondering what this song is about though. I am wondering what the artists mean by “Kenkele?”

The Yorubas in Nigeria call things that are small or little “Kenkele.” Is that what Buju BNXN and Wande coal’s “Kenkele,” mean too?

Regardless of the uncertainty of what the artists mean in the song, the lyrics have however been translated by us. If you have a better translation, feel free to share it with other readers via the comment box. Thanks

What is the song “Kenkele,” by Buju BNXN ft Wande Coal all about?

Buju BNXN and Wande Coal in the song “Kenkele,” seem to sing about the better life they are currently enjoying compared to days when they didn’t have money and struggled to buy affordable things. Through their hard work, they are now making money and living their lives to the fullest. They are not under subjection, they have authority over their lives and affairs.

What do you all think?

Here are the Lyrics Translation to “Kenkele,” by Wnade Coal ft Buju BNXN

Intro/ Chorus (Wande Coal)

 Eh kenkele (Small)

 Kenkele Pekele (Small)

 Eh kenkele (Small)

 Eh eh kenkele kenkele (Small)

 O ni pe kenkele (She said, small)

 Oro ti o da (Bad word)

 Gbo oro lana (I heard the word Yesterday.)

 Gbo oro lana (I heard the word Yesterday.)

 Wo omo ti o so (Look at the girl they are talking about.)

 Omo mi o ja (My girl is not loose.)

 Omo mi ofo (My girl is not scared.)

 Omo ma sa, omo laso o (Baby girl don’t run away, we are talking about a real babe)

Verse 1 (Buju BNXN)

 Kenkele (Small)

 Yeah kenkele 

 Kenkele oh oh (Small)

 Kenkele yeah (Small)

 Kenkele (Small)

 Fefe ne fefe ne

 Boshe re’di bi shekere (The way you are shaking you bum like a musical instrument.)

She come from Sapele (She is from Sapele.)

Ah! Mr Jegede, e bami pe kewe (Mr.Jegede, help me call Kewe.)

Tell that girl wey stand for there (Tell the girl standing over there.)

Make she dance well well abeg (That she should dance very well.)

Pre-Chorus (Wande Coal)

 I’m living my best life

Nobody can tell me —

 I’m ruling my life, make nobody tell me —

Chorus: Wande Coal

 Eh kenkele (Small)

 Kenkele kenkele (Small)

 O ni pe kenkele (She said, small)

 Oro ti o da (Bad word)

 Gbo oro lana (I heard the word Yesterday.)

 Gbo oro lana (I heard the word Yesterday.)

 Wo omo ti o so (Look at the girl they are talking about.)

 Omo mi o ja (My girl is not loose.)

 Omo mi ofo (My girl is not scared.)

 Omo ma sa, omo laso o (Baby girl don’t run away, we are talking about a real babe)

Verse 2 (Buju BNXN)

 Before the racks came coming ah my way

 I used to buy my loud for 2k

 There are many days wey be say raba no dey (There were days when there was no money.)

 Mi o le gbagbe pe sapa won do me ishekushe (I can’t forget how poverty dealth with me.)

 You know the vibes stay sharp like everyday

 And all the bad vibes mo taka su fe (All the bad vibes, I conquer.)

 Get the perfect picture like I be wakadobe

 No be adobe

 E be real life you sabi say (In real life, you know that)

 Where the money dey (Where the money is)

 Me I sabi chase am (I can chase after it.)

 If you for look me well (If you look at me properly.)

 I be money chaser (I am a money chaser.)

 For kudi ego (For money.)

 I be power ranger (I am power ranger.)

 10 toes on the streets

 I be street fighter (I am a street fighter.)

Pre-Chorus (Wande Coal)

 I’m living my best life

 Nobody can tell me —

 I’m ruling my life

 Make e nobody tell me —

Chorus: Wande Coal

 Eh kenkele (Small)

 Kenkele kenkele (Small)

  O ni pe kenkele (She said, small)

 Oro ti o da (Bad word)

 Gbo oro lana (I heard the word Yesterday.)

 Gbo oro lana (I heard the word Yesterday.)

 Wo omo ti o so (Look at the girl they are talking about.)

 Omo mi o ja (My girl is not loose.)

 Omo mi ofo (My girl is not scared.)

 Omo ma sa, omo laso o (Baby girl don’t run away, we are talking about a real babe)

Outro/Chorus (Wande Coal)

 Eh kenkele (Small)

 Kenkele kenkele (Small)

  Oro ti o da (Bad word)

 Gbo oro lana (I heard the word Yesterday.)

 Gbo oro lana (I heard the word Yesterday.)

 Wo omo ti o so (Look at the girl they are talking about.)

 Omo mi o ja (My girl is not loose.)

 Omo mi ofo (My girl is not scared.)

 Omo ma sa, omo laso o (Baby girl don’t run away, we are talking about a real babe)

Watch the video for the song “Kenkele,” by Buju BNXN ft Wande Coal below

Duration: 4 minutes 09 seconds