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Music Review: Chichi by Naira Marley

Ehen, the lewd master- Naira Marley has fallen in love! Iye na nice! (That is nice!) 

Chich is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter, Naira Marley. The artist sang in three languages; Yoruba, Igbo, and Pidgin. The video for the song “Chichi,” features Nollywood actress, Jaiye Kuti. Jaiye Kuti acted as a restaurant owner in the song. 

I am wondering though why she was wearing an apron with the inscription “Chichi,” when she is not the bearer of the name. Except she named her restaurant after her daughter, Chichi.

Wait o, I saw Naira Marley’s face imprinted on those beer bottles. Is that a new beer owned by Naira Marley? Or it was done via computer? Whichever, I really hope that one day, he would have a beer company if he desires to or any product/brand with his name imprinted on it.

What is the song Chichi by Naira Marley all about?

Chichi by Naira Marley is a love song to a lady that bears the name Chichi. 

In the song Chichi, Naira Marley expresses his intense feelings for Chichi and shows his readiness to settle down with her. He vows to take care of her; even though there is no certainty of him having only her in his life. 

Naira Marley also shows readiness to do anything for Chichi; to go the extra mile for her just to satisfy her. Although, Naira Marley says he will end the relationship with Chichi if she is rude to his parents.

 Lyrically: The song “Chichi,” has only one verse. The pre-chorus, chorus, and post-chorus dominated the son. Naira Marley sang in Pidgin, Yoruba, and Igbo. The lyrics are meaningful as it talks about the artiste’s interest in a lady. The lyrics flowed well on the beat. The artiste also used some witty lines.

Meaning of some words

E wata go: Do you understand

Onye Igbo: An igbo person

Chichi mo fe ma sample e (Chichi; I want to be sampling you) The above means that he wants to be having a taste of her s-xually also.

Vocal: The artist’s vocal folwed well on the beat, and he did not go off tune. His vocal was clear as well.

Melody: The song has a mid-tempo beat. There was consistency in the rhythm style. The instruments used in the composition of the song are not varied. The instreuments used to compose the song include drum and piano.

Chichi by Naira Marley Lyrics Translation

Intro

Chi Chi will you marry me? (Chichi, will you marry me?)

Yo! 

Chi Chi can you handle me? (Chichi can you handle me?)

Yo!

Chi Chi Chi Chi will you marry me? (Chichi, will you marry me?)

My heart, my soul for you ooh ooh (My heart, my soul for you ooh ooh)

Yo! Rexxie on this one 

 Pre-chorus

Olomi (My lover)

Ololufe mi (My sweetheart)

My darling s’oma gbo temi? (My darling; would you hear my own?)

Ore mi (My friend)

Iwo mo fe fe (You are the one I want to marry)

If you say no (If you say no)

Mo le para mi (I can kill myself)

Girl you hot pass pepper soup (ah) (Girl, you are hotter than pepper soup)

Ti wa ju bi Tinubu (ah) (Your front is like Tinubu)

You must know as e dey go say (You must know how it is going that)

Marlians gat feelings too (Marlians have feelings too)

Girl you hot pass pepper soup (ah) (Girl, you are hotter than pepper soup)

 Ti wa ju bi Tinubu (ah) (Your front is like Tinubu)

 You must know as e dey go say (You must know how it is going that…)

 Marlians have feelings too (Marlians have feelings too)

Chorus     

Chi chi; will you marry me? (Chichi; will you marry me?)

Chi chi; can you handle me? (Chichi; can you handle me?)

Chichi Chi Chi; will you marry me? (Chich; will you marry me)

My heart, my soul for you ooh ooh (My heart, my soul for you ooh ooh)

Post-chorus

If you marry a boy like me (If you marry a boy like me)

You go enjoy yourself (You would enjoy yourself)

But If you curse my mother (But, if you curse my mother)

You pack your things and go (You pack your things and go.)

Eh! If you marry a boy like me (If you marry a boy like me)

You go enjoy yourself (You would enjoy yourself)

But If you curse my father (But, if you curse my father)

It’s bye-bye-bye (It is goodbye)

Verse 1

Chichi onye Igbo (Chichi; Igbo girl)

Nitori ti e mo le fi ori fo igo (Because of you, I can use my head to break a bottle)

Mo le fi ori fo igo (I can use my head to break a bottle)

Chi chi e weta go (Chich; you understand)

Confirm leleyi eleyi o s’oro oni igbo (This is confirmed; not an Indian hemp matter.)

Eleyi o s’oro oni igbo (This is not an Indian hemp story/weed talk.)

Chichi mo fe ma sample e (Chichi; I want to be sampling you)

There’s space for two but mo fe lap e (There is a space for two, but it is you I want to carry)

Mo fe lap e (I want to carry you)

Chichi o mo pe mo like e (Chichi, you know that I like you)

Je ki n fi oruka si e lowo je ki stamp e (Let me put a ring in your hand; let me stamp you)

Chichi s’oma sha igbo (Chichi; would you smoke weed)

Let’s get high together, it’s no xxxxx (Let’s get high together)

Chichi o like bad boys let me introduce myself (Chichi, you like bad boys; let me introduce myself)

My name is Naira (My name is Naira)

Happiness ma lo matter (Happiness is what matters)

Ma lo on and off bi ti Nepa (Don’t go on and off on me like Nepa (Power holders))

Mummy so pe ka ma ja (Mummy said we should not fight)

Won ni ko fun mi son ati daughter (She said you should give me a son and a daughter)

Pre-chorus

Olomi (My lover)

Ololufe mi (My sweetheart)

My darling s’oma gbo temi? (My darling; would you hear my own?)

Ore mi (My friend)

Iwo mo fe fe (You are the one I want to marry)

If you say no (If you say no)

Mo le para mi (I can kill myself)

Girl you hot pass pepper soup (ah) (Girl, you are hotter than pepper soup)

Ti wa ju bi Tinubu (ah) (Your front is like Tinubu)

You must know as e dey go say (You must know how it is going)

Marlians gat feelings too (Marlians have feelings too)

Girl you hot pass pepper soup (ah) (Girl, you are hotter than pepper soup)

Ti wa ju bi Tinubu (ah) (Your front is like Tinubu)

You must know as e dey go say (You must know how it is going)

Marlians have feelings too (Marlians have feelings too)

Chorus    

Chi chi; will you marry me? (Chichi; will you marry me?)

Chi chi; can you handle me? (Chichi; can you handle me?)

Chichi Chi Chi; will you marry me? (Chich; will you marry me)

My heart, my soul for you ooh ooh (My heart, my soul for you ooh ooh)

Post-chorus

If you marry a boy like me (If you marry a boy like me)

You go enjoy yourself (You would enjoy yourself)

But If you curse my mother (But, if you curse my mother)

You pack your things and go (You pack your things and go.)

If you marry a boy like me (If you marry a boy like me)

You go enjoy yourself (You would enjoy yourself)

But If you curse my father (But, if you curse my father)

It’s bye-bye-bye (It is goodbye)

Outro

Chi Chi will you marry me?

Chi Chi can you handle me?

Chi Chi Chi Chi will you marry me?

My heart, my soul for you ooh ooh

Yo (2x)

Spirit Mix

Watch the video for the song Chichi by Naira Marley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w0iSUtYlNg 

Aje Filmworks

Duration: 3 minutes 44 seconds

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