“Kele Kele” is one of Tiwa Savage’s breakout singles and a defining track in her early career. Released in the early 2010s, the song established her as a strong female voice in the Nigerian music industry.
The title “Kele Kele” loosely translates to “secret” or “sneaky” in Nigerian Pidgin, and the song addresses themes of self-respect, confidence, and setting boundaries in relationships.
Tiwa warns men not to take her for granted or expect a “kele kele love”, a love that’s hidden or not taken seriously. The song’s message of empowerment resonated with many listeners, especially women, for its bold stance on self-worth in romantic relationships.
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[Verse 1]
Only serious candidates should come and holler
You don't impress me 'cause you drive a Hummer
And no secret calls, I don't need no wahala, yeah
So save the drama for your baby mama
You only wanna see me after hours
I ain't gon' be your undercover lover
Don't private call me, no don't even bother, yeah
'Til you shout on the roof that I'm your lover
Ahhhhhhhhhh
[Hook]
You think 'cause I'm pretty I'm dumb dumb
See your mouth sweet like tom tom
It ain't enough 'cause your handsome, so listen
[Chorus]
I no do kele kele love, no kele kele love ooooh
Ma seri beyen baby oooooh
I no do kele kele love, no kele kele love ooooh
Ma seri beyen baby oooooh
[Verse 2]
So your boys say you can get me with your money
Don't believe the hype, I am not the, I am not the type
And I've got plenty guys who want me it ain't funny
Best believe the hype, I am just their type
[Hook]
You think 'cause I'm pretty I'm dumb dumb
See your mouth sweet like tom tom
It ain't enough 'cause your handsome, so listen
[Chorus: (2x)]
I no do kele kele love, no kele kele love ooooh
Ma seri beyen baby oooooh
I no do kele kele love, no kele kele love ooooh
Ma seri beyen baby oooooh
[Hook]
You think 'cause I'm pretty I'm dumb dumb
See your mouth sweet like tom tom
It ain't enough 'cause your handsome, so listen
[Chorus: (2x)]
I no do kele kele love, no kele kele love ooooh
Ma seri beyen baby oooooh
I no do kele kele love, no kele kele love ooooh
Ma seri beyen baby oooooh
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