Genre: Afrobeats, Nigerian Rap
Release Date: June 19, 2025
Artist: Olamide
Produced by: Eskeez & Semzi
About the Song
“Ruba” is the 12th track from Olamide’s 2025 album Olamidé. With its sensual rhythm and emotive lyrics, the track explores themes of love, devotion, and admiration. Blending Yoruba phrases, Nigerian pidgin, and smooth instrumentation, “Ruba” showcases Olamide’s ability to merge streetwise rap with romantic afro vibes. The catchy “rubber/robber” wordplay adds a layer of clever lyricism while maintaining commercial appeal.
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Why the Song is a Must-Listen
“Ruba” stands out for its melodious delivery and heartfelt expression. The instrumentation—highlighted by contributions from Israel Ogundeji (tenor sax), Opeyemi Oyewande (trumpet), and Isaiah Odeyale (trombone)—gives the track a rich, jazzy feel. It’s a love anthem wrapped in smooth vocals and energetic beats that blend perfectly for both dance floors and intimate listening.
Ruba Lyrics – Olamide
[Verse 1]
My girl I no dey sere, oh (Ayy)
Just wanna love you pere, oh (Ayy), yeah
Ti n ba shayo ma dele, oh
Put Rihanna on replay, oh (Ayy)
No dey fi mi pa tile, oh (Ayy)
Every single day I think about you tile, oh (Ayy)
Yeah, buy you diamond ring kele, oh
Always in my head, I’d be stuck on replay , oh (Ayy)
[Chorus]
Girl I fit bend like rubber (Rubber, rubber, rubber, rubber)
Robber (Robber, robber, robber, robber)
Thief my heart like robber (Robber, robber, robber, robber)
Robber (Robber, robber, robber, robber)
Na you dey give me cover (Robber, robber, robber, robber)
Robber (Robber, robber, robber, robber)
You thief my heart like robber (Robber, robber, robber, robber)
Robber (Robber, robber, robber, robber)
[Verse 2]
Beautiful girl, loving your way
You elegant, you eloquent
Love your steeze, love your stance
Dancia, dance your style and pattern
Gangstar, whine it for me, my girl
Time no dey baby, borrow, borrow ni
Tell me if you really love me, make you follow, follow me
Wanna love you every day and night, olo mi
[?] ko ye ko lo pin
Eyin fun ju owo, your body sex-cellency
Oh, babygirl cause emergency
Oh, love, love me ten, love me permanently
Give me special treatment bi ti presidency
Unapologetic about this feeling yeah, yeah
Girl, I like the way you do me yeah, yeah
Win me with that thing yeah, yeah
Too many facilities, girl, I lay them down for you
[Chorus]
(Robber, robber, robber, robber)
Robber (Robber, robber, robber, robber)
Thief my heart like robber (Robber, robber, robber, robber)
Robber (Robber, robber, robber, robber)
Na you dey give me cover (Robber, robber, robber, robber)
Robber (Robber, robber, robber, robber)
You thief my heart like robber, oh (Robber, robber, robber, robber)
Robber (Robber, robber, robber, robber)
[Outro]
Win me with that thing, yeah, yeah (Ayy)
Win me with that thing, yeah, yeah (Ayy)
Girl I fit bend like rubber (Rubber, rubber, rubber, rubber)
(Rubber, rubber, rubber, rubber)
(Rubber, rubber, rubber, rubber)
(Rubber, rubber, rubber, rubber)
You thief my heart like robber, oh
About the Artist
Olamide, often referred to as “Baddo,” is one of Nigeria’s most influential and consistent musicians. Known for blending indigenous Yoruba sounds with contemporary Afrobeats and hip-hop, he has carved a legendary status in the Nigerian music scene. His 2025 album Olamidé continues his legacy of storytelling, street lingo, and cultural pride.
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