BNXN & Asake “Eja Meja” Lyrics And Meaning

 

BNXN & Asake – Eja Meja Lyrics

Chorus: Asake
Ọmọge mẹta, Backy mẹta
Fun ọdun mẹwa, jeja meja
E ma ṣaye lo (‎E ma ṣaye lo)
Kon maje lo (Kon maje lo)
Efrebo, bebe nlọ, ah, ah
‎
Verse 1: Asake
Èèyàn kan kan ló dáyé fún
Ó wà ní kewu, wà ní Bible
Jayé orí ẹ jayé jù (Jayé jù)
‎To ba ṣe tasho ma ṣe thank you
‎They say money na vanity so I carry the vanity, spend am on vanity
‎No dey form familiarity, tori aye lo mi o for mi o panicking
‎This thing e dey sweet me (Olohun seh)
Anytime I, I dey feel high-ray (Ah, ah)
‎
Chorus: Asake & BNXN
Ọmọge mẹta (Mẹta), Backy mẹta (Mẹta)
Fun ọdun mẹwa, jeja meja
E ma ṣaye lo (‎E ma ṣaye lo)
Kon maje lo (Kon maje lo)
Efrebo (Sofri, oh), bebe nlọ, ah, ah
‎
Verse 2: BNXN
Kín ṣe ẹ̀yàn kan ló dá ayé fún
Tí mo ti jí lówùúrọ̀, mo máa kí Baba, thank you
If it wasn’t for my performance, told me, what would I do?
I no know Bible, t’ọmọ lo mọfe ẹjọ́ mi sun won (Orí mi, orí mi, orí mi, o)
This vеry feelings, I recommend (Orí lo yomi mo sọ fún ẹ, o)
‎Jaiye ori е one hundred per cent
‎I notice, anytime I roll weed, some look to me like novice
‎Them no know I notice somethings

Bridge: BNXN & Asake
‎Alhamdulillah, I am a special case
‎Mo sa pawo mi o by HIs special grace
Prayers work for me, but I was making statements
‎Can’t tell you why I was so impatient
‎‎Mo ṣiṣe gan (Loyal), kon ma jo lo (Fire)
‎I be like Oliver Twist, ’cause I’m still wanting more for my life

Outro: Asake
Ọmọge mẹta, Backy mẹta
Fun ọdun mẹwa, jeja meja
E ma ṣaye lo (‎E ma ṣaye lo)
Kon maje lo (Kon maje lo)
Efrebo, bebe nlọ, ah, ah

What Does This Song Mean?

The lyrics of Eja Meja revolve around ambition, gratitude, and the rewards of persistence. BNXN and Asake switch effortlessly between Yoruba, Nigerian Pidgin, and English, celebrating the joy of enjoying the fruits of their labor.

Throughout the track, both artists recognize that success comes through a combination of faith, determination, and destiny. They encourage confidence and resilience while choosing to rise above negativity and stay thankful for every blessing along the way.

A First-Time Collaboration Worth the Wait

This marks the first official collaboration between BNXN and Asake, two of the most consistent voices in contemporary Afrobeats. Their chemistry on Eja Meja suggests this will not be the last time fans hear them together. The upbeat production matches the confident tone of the lyrics, making Eja Meja an easy addition to any Afrobeats playlist built for celebration and good energy.

Why Fans Are Excited

Both BNXN and Asake have delivered strong bodies of work individually, so a joint effort naturally comes with high expectations. Early reactions suggest Eja Meja is already meeting that bar for many longtime fans of both artists.

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