Check this out! Here’s a hot lineup of some groovy Afrobeats songs named after none other than our football legends. So, on July 15, 2023, Arsenal Football Club went all out and announced the signing of the incredible English Midfielder, Declan Rice. And guess what? They dropped a sick video featuring none other than rapper extraordinaire, Odumodu Blvck!
Now, let me tell you, Odumodu took this already rocking Nigerian mainstream hit and repurposed it for Arsenal’s big unveiling moment. This was a massive deal for both the rising star himself and the whole Nigerian music scene!
But let’s talk about why ‘Declan Rice’ became such a smashing hit. First off, it came out at the perfect time, riding the waves of the streaming era in Nigeria and the whole Afrobeats to the World movement. Everyone in the UK and even Declan Rice himself could vibe with this tune!
And you won’t believe this! The stars aligned for Odumodu because Declan Rice was on fire at the time, having the best run of his career, and then he goes on to make a record-breaking move to Arsenal. It’s like the song brought some magical juju!
So, brace yourselves, my friends, because with the success of ‘Declan Rice,’ you know other artists will be jumping on the footballer-inspired song bandwagon. It’s gonna be a wild ride!
Oh, but hold up! Odumodu isn’t the pioneer in this game. Back in 2017, Davido’s smash hit ‘Fall’ caught the attention of none other than the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo himself! How cool is that? The song had some famous lines named after the footballing icon, making it a total banger!
Now, let’s dive into some other cool Afrobeats songs named after football legends!
First up, we got Niniola’s ‘Maradona.’ She took inspiration from the Argentine legend Diego Maradona for one of her biggest hits, and man, did that record shine! ? Even other artists like Vector and Shoday joined the party, naming their songs after the footballing deity.
Next, we got Guchi with ‘Benzema.’ This sensational singer was completely captivated by the brilliance of France’s Balon D’or winner, Karim Benzema. So, she dropped a single named after him, and it catapulted her to even greater heights in the mainstream. Go Guchi!
But wait, there’s more! Davido, on his record-smashing album ‘Timeless,’ brought us ‘Kante.’ Oh yeah! He teamed up with Fave for a sensational Dancehall rhyme dedicated to France’s midfield lynch man, Ngolo Kante. That guy’s got some moves both on and off the pitch! ?
Now, listen to this – Mayorkun couldn’t resist paying homage to the ex Super Eagles captain, Jay Jay Okocha, in his album ‘Back In Office.’ He teamed up with South African superstars Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa for an epic Amapiano joint named after the footballing wizard himself! It’s a vibe, my friends! ?
And you know we can’t miss the legend Cristiano Ronaldo! ? In Afrobeats, he’s got more songs dedicated to him than you can count. Mohbad and Ajubutter22 & Falz, to name a few, have also blessed us with tunes celebrating Ronaldo’s incredible abilities. The man’s fame knows no bounds, even in the music world!
So there you have it, guys – a fantastic lineup of Afrobeats songs named after our football heroes. The rhythm’s gonna get you, and you won’t stop moving to these tunes! Let’s groove and celebrate the magic of music and football together!
