The song “Standing Ovation” by Tiwa Savage featuring Olamide, from her debut studio album R.E.D (Romance, Expression, Dance), was released in 2015. The track blends Afropop and street-hop elements, showcasing Tiwa’s smooth vocals alongside Olamide’s energetic rap delivery.
The song is celebratory; it’s about success, recognition, and resilience. Tiwa sings about earning a “standing ovation” for her achievements despite challenges, while Olamide adds grit with verses that emphasize hustle and triumph.
See lyrics
[Intro]
Jazzy
Mavin
[Verse 1: Tiwa Savage]
Eh, it's a brand new dance
My people, this na new dimension
No dey dull yourself, you better tune into the station
When the boss dey yarn, you got to pay all your attention
Tell everybody say your boo is back from her vacation
If you wan retire, make you come collect your pension
'Cause I dey come with fire, you know I don't need to mention
Anything wey them do they no fit make me change formation
As I bring this gyration, omo see standing ova…
[Hook: Tiwa Savage]
My oh my oh my
Please tell me why oh why
They say they want more
They can't get enough
They wanna go crazy like before
[Chorus: Tiwa Savage]
E je ka ji jo, ji jo
E je ka wa jo, wa jo
E je ka ji jo, ji jo
E je ka wa jo, wa jo
E je ka ji jo, ji jo
E je ka wa jo, wa jo
E je ka ji jo, ji jo
E je ka wa jo, wa jo
[Verse 2: Olamide]
Hol'up oga chairman oh
Akpako yehn sha malo
When we put it down and low
Eni duro wo tan, rara no yeah
Ko s’ewu loko
Longe longe fun rara re, ewu
E ma lo m’eran elede ke fi s’obe Isi Ewu
Awon omo mi n'sale Eko
Wantin ya'ngosi fun Sokoto ah
Won kigbe, won so Akoto
Bose jo Shoki, lo'n jo Azonto ah
Oya Shakiti Bobo
Kini bolo, keji bolo pan bolo two bolo, one bo noni
[Chorus: Tiwa Savage]
E je ka ji jo, ji jo
E je ka wa jo, wa jo
E je ka ji jo, ji jo
E je ka wa jo, wa jo
E je ka ji jo, ji jo
E je ka wa jo, wa jo
E je ka ji jo, ji jo
E je ka wa jo, wa jo
[Verse 3: Tiwa Savage & Olamide]
Yeah, ooh yeah
Ata to, iyo dun, s'oko yokoto
Awon omo lepa shandi ati awon roboto
Them boogie down to the rhythm
Won po rogodo
Tiwa Savage oga madam oya demo lo
Oshey, oshey, Baddosneh
Ati bere gan dem they fear
See as people dey feel us sneh
Spending money like we don't care oh
Oluwa lon se money na God dey bless us oh
Are you not entertained, simple yes or no
[Hook: Tiwa Savage]
My oh my oh my
Please tell me why oh why
They say they want more
They can't get enough
They wanna go crazy like before
[Chorus: Tiwa Savage]
E je ka ji jo, ji jo
E je ka wa jo, wa jo
E je ka ji jo, ji jo
E je ka wa jo, wa jo
E je ka ji jo, ji jo
E je ka wa jo, wa jo
E je ka ji jo, ji jo
E je ka wa jo, wa jo
Eh
Uploaded by: Enobong • Upload date: 10/30/2025
