Oliver Twist
D'Banj
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I have a confession Don’t take it personal I have a confession so you got to listen I have a confession Don’t take it personal See I like Beyonce, but she dey with Jigga I like Nikki, her yansh is bigger I like Rihanna, she dey make me day go gaga I like Omotola cos people like her I like Genevieve cos I think that she’s so sweet And Nadia Buhari Cos she no dey drink garri It’s not her fault you know You cannot blame me though I wanna have them all I know it but the truth is that I am just an Oliver Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist Just an Oliver Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist You’re just an Oliver Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist I’m just an Oliver Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist Rebete rebete rebete Labata labata labata Sebede sebede sebede Rebete rebete rebete You got a secret but I think I know it You want to let it out but them go call you ashy You like to do it Do the hmm hmmm hmmm I know you like D’banj And you like Don Jazzy You like 2baba And you like Fally Pupa And I know you love Trey Songz But you no fit sing his songs I thought as much you know I do not blame you though You wanna have them all You know it’s wrong But the truth is that You’re just an Oliver Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist Just an Oliver Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist You’re just an Oliver Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist You’re just an Oliver Oliver Oliver Oliver Twist Rebete rebete rebete Labata labata labata Sebede sebede sebede Rebete rebete rebete Hey, Why you come dey shakey shakey bumbum When you know say you no getey getey bumbum Hey, Oya shakey shakey bumbum Cos for this gbedu you must need need the bumbum Shakey bumbum bumbum You must need need the bumbum Shakey bumbum bumbum (bumbum) You must need need the bumbum O di dan dan (dan dan) You must need need gan gan O di dan dan (dan dan) You must need need gan gan O di dan dan dan dan dan dan dan Must need need gan gan You must need need gan gan O di dan dan dan dan dan dan dan Must need need gan gan You must need need gan gan O di dan dan (dan dan) O di dan dan (dan dan) O di dan dan (dan dan) You must need need gan gan O di dan dan (dan dan) Dan dan (dan dan) Dan dan (dan dan)
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Written by: Daniel Oladapo Oyebanjo
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15 facts about this song
Release Details"Oliver Twist" is a song by Nigerian singer-songwriter and harmonica player, D'Banj. He is also known as the Kokomaster or Bangalee.
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Successful Career LaunchingThe song is arguably the one that sprung D'Banj’s career onto the international scene. The single helped gain him further popularity worldwide after initially making waves in his home country and region.
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Release Date"Oliver Twist" was released in May 2012, making it one of D'Banj's well-known releases early in his career.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in D'Banj's compilation album, "D'Kings Men" (2013), where it was the lead single.
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Chart Success"Oliver Twist" hit number 9 in the UK singles chart in 2012. This was an achievement that had not been reached by many African artists at the time.
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Breakthrough in EuropeThe song not only flooded the airwaves in Nigeria and Africa but also became a hit in the UK and other parts of Europe. This significantly augmented D'Banj's international recognition.
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Genre and StyleThe song belongs to the Afrobeat genre, featuring a dance groove laced with African percussion and rhythmic harmonica lines.
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Unique LyricsD'Banj's lyrics express him wanting more women in the same way that the character Oliver Twist wanted more gruel. This comparison to Charles Dickens' famous fictional character gave the song its title.
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Music VideoThe popular music video for the track included cameos from Kanye West and Big Sean, validating D'Banj's rising global status.
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Record LabelThe song was produced under the record labels DB Records, Mercury Records, Sony Music Entertainment.
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Producers and Writers"Oliver Twist" was co-written by D’BAnj and his then partner and record producer, Don Jazzy.
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Awards and Nominations"Oliver Twist" helped D'Banj win the Best African Act at the MOBO Awards in 2012.
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Global PopularityThe track was remarkably one of the first Afrobeats singles to get major airplay on American and British radio stations.
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Dance ChallengeThe viral dance challenge associated with this song made it even more popular and appealing to a broad audience.
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Cultural ImpactThe song, amidst its massive success, also played a role in increasing the popularity of Afrobeat music worldwide.
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