Omawumi Dropped a Beautiful Tribute to the Iconic Fela Kuti
Omawumi’s “Ololufe” is a standout track from her 2017 album Timeless, known for its jazz-infused, live-instrumentation rendition of Fela Kuti’s rare love song, showcasing Omawumi’s powerful vocals and range and offering a poignant, sophisticated take on love.
The song is Omawumi’s homage to Fela Kuti’s seldom-heard love song, bringing it to a new generation with a smooth, jazz-infused style. “Ololufe” is a critically acclaimed jazz ballad that beautifully showcases Omawumi’s vocal talent and musical depth, paying tribute to a legend while establishing her own artistic identity.
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chorus
Ololufe mi, ti e ni mo fe
Ololufe mi, ti e ni mo fe
Ololufe mi
Mi o se ti won mo
Ololufe mi, ti e ni mo fe
Wa fenu ko mi lenu
Wa fara ro mi lara
Oo, ooh, ooh
Ololufe mi, ti e ni mo fe
Ololufe mi, ti e ni mo fe
Alayan femi, mi o se ti won mo
Ololufe mi, tire ni mo fe
Wa fenu ko mi lenu
Wa fara ro mi lara
Oo, ooh, ooh, ooh
Yeah, oh you boy
verse
The love of my life, it's you that I want
The love of my life, it's you that I need
The love of my life
I don't want nobody else
The love of my life, it's you that I want
Come let me kiss you baby
Uuhhh, let me now, now, now, now, now, now
Uploaded by: Enobong • Upload date: 12/12/2025
