: The song touches on external challenges, such as family disapproval ( "your dad no like me rara" ), which Oxlade brushes aside to reassure his commitment. Global Impact and Success
The track is a vibrant Afrobeats love song that utilizes a mix of , Pidgin , and Yoruba to express deep devotion and longing. Oxlade Kulosa
: Produced by Ozedikus , the beat was originally intended for Wizkid. Oxlade recorded his vocals in under an hour during a brief studio session. : The song touches on external challenges, such
: Following the viral success of the live session, the official studio version was released on October 21, 2022 , via Troniq Music and Epic Records. Lyrical Meaning and Themes Oxlade recorded his vocals in under an hour
Nigerian artist Oxlade’s 2022 hit is a global Afrobeats phenomenon that blended viral TikTok choreography with a raw, emotional live performance. Originally released as a live session for A COLORS SHOW in June 2022, the song's title is a clever pun on the Yoruba phrase "Kúlọsà" (meaning "come closer") and the English word "closer". Origins and Production
