The Cavemen. return with Dancing Shoes, their first single of 2025, released on May 7 under their independent imprint. Produced by Kingsley Okorie, David Dyson, Benjamin Chukwudi James, and Luke Andrew Grieve, the track builds anticipation for their forthcoming third studio album, Cavy in the City, expected later this year. Known for modernising highlife while preserving its essence, the duo delivers a song that celebrates movement, love, and connection.
The track’s instrumentation is rich, featuring smooth guitar licks, layered percussion, and warm melodies that evoke nostalgia while feeling fresh. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace joy, making Dancing Shoes an instant mood-lifter. The upbeat tempo and organic production reflect The Cavemen.’s reputation as custodians of highlife, ensuring the genre remains relevant to new audiences.
The release follows a strategic rollout, with the duo teasing the track’s arrival on social media. Their live performance prowess, honed since forming in 2018, shines through, promising to bring Dancing Shoes to life on their Cavy in the City tour, which includes stops in Montreal on May 2 and Toronto on May 4. Their ability to blend traditional highlife with contemporary soul has earned them critical acclaim, including a Headies award for Roots in 2020.
With a philosophy rooted in love and heritage, The Cavemen. continue to push highlife forward while avoiding the materialism often found in modern Afrobeats. Dancing Shoes reinforces their unique place in Nigeria’s music scene, offering a sound that pays tribute to the past while remaining danceable and engaging. The track is already gaining traction, positioning itself as a standout release in 2025.
Produced by Kingsley Okorie, David Dyson, Benjamin Chukwudi James, LUKE ANDREW GRIEVE
May 7, 2025
1 Song, 3 minutes
℗ 2025
Lyrics
Ahe
Ahe
Ahe
Onye we niche bano
Ahe
Ahe eh eh
Ahe
Onye we niche bano
Mbge gi n’eje ne be b’uwa
Mgbe m n’eje ne ju g’uwa
Echeta ibe gbehim
Echeta ibe gbehim
Echeta ibe gbehim
Ife nelu uwa
Obu chineke ne’me all these things
Obu ya ne’me all these things
Obu chineke ne’me all these things
Ife ne bu uwa
Ahe
Ahe
Ahe
Onye we niche bano
Ahe Ahe eh eh Ahe
Onye we niche bano
Mgbe m n’eje
Obu wa na kaririri ya
Obu wa na kaririri ya
Because o bu li wo m’elu
Higher higher
O bu li wo m’elu eh
Higher
Higher
O bu li wo m’elu
Higher
Higher
O bu li wo m’elu eh
Higher
Higher
O bu li wo m’elu eh
Higher
Higher
O bu li wo m’elu eh
Higher
Higher
O bu li wo m’elu eh
Higher
Higher
In fact o bu li wo m’elu eh
Ahe Ahe Ahe
Onye we niche bano
Ahe Ahe eh eh Ahe
Onye we niche bano
At this moment of this song
I’ll strongly advise
That you put on your dancing shoes
Hmm
At this moment of this song
I’ll strongly advise
That you wear your dancing clothes
At this moment of this song
I’ll strongly advise
That you put on your dancing shoes
At this moment of this song
I’ll strongly advise
That you open your hearts
At this moment of this song
I’ll strongly advise
That you close your eyes
And feel the music
And dance to the music
And feel the music
And shake your yansh to the music
And whine your waist to the music
And laugh to the music
Ahe
Ahe
Ahe
Onye we niche bano
Ahe
Ahe
Ahe
Onye we niche bano
Ahe
Ahe
Ahe
Onye we niche bano
Me sef I go look for space
Space no even dey
Space no dey my brother
eonmerem
N’elu uwa
