Burna Boy released his single “Dem Dey” on April 9, 2025, serving as the lead preview for his sixth studio album “No Sign Of Weakness.”
The track prominently samples “Gra Gra” by iconic Nigerian masked musician Lagbaja, connecting Burna Boy’s contemporary Afrofusion sound with foundational Nigerian Afrobeat heritage. Telz produced the energetic record, blending Lagbaja’s distinctive horns and rhythm with Burna Boy’s signature vocal flow and modern production.
The full album “No Sign Of Weakness” followed on July 11, 2025, via his Spaceship Entertainment imprint. This 16-track project marks Burna Boy’s first full-length release since his Grammy-winning “Twice As Tall” and the globally successful “Love, Damini.” The Nigerian superstar continues his trajectory as a defining voice in African music, leveraging global platforms to amplify West African sounds. His previous work earned multiple Grammy Awards, Brit Awards, and Billboard chart entries.
“Dem Dey” exemplifies Burna Boy’s ability to bridge generations of African music. Sampling Lagbaja – a pivotal figure known for his social commentary and anonymity since the 1990s – underscores Burna Boy’s respect for musical lineage while pushing creative boundaries. The single’s release preceded the album, building anticipation among his global fanbase.
“No Sign Of Weakness” represents Burna Boy’s ongoing artistic evolution. The album spans 47 minutes, offering his perspectives on resilience, success, and cultural identity. Burna Boy consistently uses his platform to spotlight African artistry, following collaborations with global stars like Ed Sheeran, Jorja Smith, and Justin Bieber on past projects. Stream “Dem Dey” and the full album “No Sign Of Weakness” across all digital platforms.
Produced by Telz
9 April 2025
16 Songs, 47 minutes
℗ 2025 Spaceship Entertainment Ltd.
Lyrics
[Pre-Chorus]
(No do, no do, no do, no do)
No do, no do (No do, no do)
No do, no do (No do, no do)
Mo ṣa sọ fún (No do, no do)
If you no get me (No do, no do)
Forget about it (No do, no do)
I no buy Lambo’ (No do, no do)
Is that why you are shouting? (No do, no do)
[Chorus]
Dem dey
Where dem dey?
I no dey see dem, ah-ahn
Where dem dey? (No do, no do)
[Verse 1]
A little investment in cryptocurrency
Every bo-bo-body, ya’nu si
[Chorus]
Dem dey
Where dem dey?
I no dey see dem, ah-ahn
Where dem dey?
[Verse 2]
(Lokoja) O n gbóná s’owo dem no fit handle me
Odogwu is wise, can’t you see? (Can’t you see?)
[Refrain]
(No do, no do)
Ko de sere ninu gaza (No do, no do)
Wọn a de ma ri shege banza, (No do, no do)
Wọn a de gbó o pansa-pansa (No do, no do)
It’s a banger, shokoloko ban—
O da
[Verse 3]
Thank you for your support
On God, of course
To the people wey just come, on board
You are all, very, very welcome (‘Come, ‘come)
If you feel say I dey pompous, go to the bridge and jump off
Swallow the river, and if I no deliver
Fuck my woman
[Verse 4]
(No do, no do)
How many break yet? (No do, no do)
How many shut down? (No do, no do)
Òun ẹni la n gbé (No do, no do)
La n gbé lárugẹ (No do, no do)
No make me suspect (No do, no do)
Ogbeni, stop ṣe be (No do, no do)
All your connect don call me
Ẹnì ba gbe’ge si ma ya ni
Ṣe e ma damo o te ba ri?
Sare, sare o (Sare)
Sare, sare o (Sare)
Jaiye k’aye, oh
Maye ko de kan aiye
[Pre-Chorus]
(No do, no do, no do, no do)
No do, no do (No do, no do)
No do, no do (No do, no do)
Mo ṣa sọ fún (No do, no do)
If you no get me (No do, no do)
Forget about it (No do, no do)
I no buy Lambo’ (No do, no do)
Is that why you are shouting?(No do, no do)
[Chorus]
Dem dey
Where dem dey?
I no dey see dem, ah-ahn
Where dem dey?
Dem dey
Where dem dey?
I no dey see dem, ah-ahn
Where dem dey?
[Refrain]
Ko de sere ninu gaza
Wọn a de ma ri shege banza
Wọn a de gbó o pansa-pansa
It’s a banger, shokoloko ban—
O da
[Outro]
Oloye, oloye
Oloye, oloye
Oloye, oloye
Oloye, oloye
