Genre: Afrobeats, Conscious Music, Dancehall
Release Date: September 6, 2023
Artist: Patoranking
Produced by: Mastaa
About the Song
“Abobi” is one of the most powerful and socially conscious tracks from Patoranking’s album World Best. The song paints a vivid and tragic picture of violence and injustice in Nigeria, referencing real locations such as Rumuokoro and Ikorodu to bring authenticity and relatability to the story.
The narrative revolves around the killing of an innocent man (“Abobi”), sparking anger, revenge, and a destructive cycle of violence. With its heavy message wrapped in Afrobeats and Dancehall rhythms, Patoranking balances deep storytelling with a sound that’s still engaging and danceable.
Why “Abobi” Is a Must-Listen
- Powerful Social Commentary: Tackles real issues of violence and injustice in society.
- Emotional Storytelling: Uses vivid lyrics that place listeners directly in the scene.
- Unique Blend: A conscious message carried on infectious Afrobeats and Dancehall production.
- Authentic Nigerian Voice: Infuses local languages and cultural references for raw realism.
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Full Lyrics: “Abobi” – Patoranking
Rumuokoro don catch fire
Last night I was walking on the road
When they shoot the man and shoot him tyre
Ikorodu don catch fire
As I dey waka I dey see one man when be say dem shoot
Wey dey carry kaya
The Baba carry kaya
Soldier go, solider come
Barrack no dey run
Kill by a gun, you’ll die by a gun
How you go feel at the point of no return
‘Nuff men dead under the sun
Na so them kill the innocent man
Innocent man get paddy man
Paddy man vex turn Taliban
Taliban run the whole town down
Dem don kill Abobi eh
Don kill Abobi
Na who kill Abobi
Who kill Abobi
Abobi Abobi eh
Dem don kill Abobi
Don kill Abobi
Na who kill Abobi
Who kill Abobi
Abobi Abobi eh
Fire, fire, fire
Fire
Fire, fire, fire
Fire
Fire, fire, fire
Fire
Fire, fire, fire
Fire
Ose mi bipe, gbim gbim
My full body dey gbim gbim
My body do me, gbim gbim
Obodo delu jim jim
Onyeoma na jim jim
I carry my thing jim jim
From Rumola to Agidingbi
Everywhere just dey gidigidi
Delu Ma jim jim
I carry my shoe gbimgbim
Mama sef dey gbimgbim
Papa sef dey gbimgbim
Abobi no dey find trouble
E no dey find trouble
He just wan bubble
Family man wey dey struggle
Abobi no dey find trouble
E no dey find trouble
He just wan bubble
Family man wey dey struggle
Oh, oh, oh
Dem don kill Abobi
Don kill Abobi
Na who kill Abobi
Who kill Abobi
Abobi Abobi eh
Dem don kill Abobi eh
Don kill Abobi
Na who kill Abobi
Who kill Abobi
Abobi Abobi eh
Fire, fire, fire
Fire
Fire, fire, fire
Fire
Fire, fire, fire
Fire
Fire, fire, fire
Fire
About the Artist
Patoranking – A celebrated Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter. Known for his unique blend of Afrobeats and Dancehall, Patoranking often addresses social and political themes through his music, cementing his role as both an entertainer and a voice of the people.
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