Find the full lyrics to Priesst’s ‘Akonuche.’ Get the official Nigerian Pidgin and Igbo words for the new single.
The lyrics for Priesst’s “Akonuche” craft a narrative of defiant ambition and strategic self-confidence. The words provide a bold, declarative script for listeners, blending Nigerian Pidgin English with Igbo to create a culturally rich and relatable anthem. The song opens with a philosophical intro in Pidgin about the choice between fear and faith, setting a tone of conscious decision-making. The first verse establishes a mindset of adaptability and self-assurance, with lines like “if the tables no turn me I go change chair” and the definitive “God dey my side, I no fear.”
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The chorus is the central, repeatable hook. The key phrase “I go waka with akonuche” means “I will walk with wisdom/strategy.” This is paired with declarations of stubbornness, a rejection of shame, and a geographical reach from “Abuja to London.” The statement “This year dem go know say I don come” (“This year they will know that I have arrived”) is a powerful, aspirational claim perfect for shout-along moments. The second verse continues this confident flow, name-dropping Las Vegas, dismissing useless endeavors, and tracing a journey since 2015. It mixes boasts about success with vivid imagery like showing off in a new truck with his mother.
For fans seeking the lyrics for singalongs or to understand the flow, the song is a masterclass in contemporary Nigerian street-pop lyricism. The blend of languages is natural and effective, with Igbo providing the conceptual title and Pidgin delivering the punchy, everyday assertions. The lyrics paint a picture of an artist who has paid dues, works smart, and is now unapologetically claiming his space. The repetitive, catchy chorus is designed for easy memorization and group participation, making the track suitable for energetic personal playback or social gatherings where its confident vibe can be collectively embraced.
Produced by Dummex
3 January 2026
1 song, 2 minutes
℗ 2026 Priesst / Azuri
Lyrics
[Intro]
Ọmọ both fear and faith dey ask you to believe in wetin you no dey see
Na you go choose
[Verse 1]
I go cut my coat oversize this year
I no waka reach here just to waka reach here
And if the tables no turn me I go change chair
Wetin dem go talk, I don’t care
God dey my side, I no fear
[Chorus]
I go waka with akonuche
Pass Ebuka, I stubborn (Stubborn, stubborn, stubborn)
Leave shame for back like bumbum
From Abuja to London
This year dem go know say I don come
[Verse 2]
Smart work, no be agidi (Gidi)
Las Vegas, no be Lasgidi (Lasgidi)
This song sharp ko dizzy (Dizzy)
If na useless waka, mó busy (Mó Busy)
I don wicked now, ṣo ti ri n si? (Ṣo ri n si?)
People bad, na the reason (Reason)
Since 2015 I’ve been singing (Agba singing)
You sef try if e easy (Easy)
E go xup like dream when you sleep, I swear to God almighty
Popsi go show in a brand new truck with my mummy in a GAC
Before I find wetin I see, my mouth no fit talk wetin I see
From this year talk to me nicely
[?] supremacy
[Chorus]
Go ask Ebuka, I stubborn
Leave shame for back like bumbum
From Abuja to London
This year dem go know say I don come
Pass Ebuka, I stubborn (Stubborn, stubborn, stubborn)
Leave shame put for back like bumbum
From Lagidi to London, eehn
This year dem go know say we don come
