Koroba
Koroba

Tiwa Savage - Koroba Lyrics

In this deliciously cheeky anthem, Nigerian slang meets political commentary as our narrator navigates the transactional nature of power relationships with a knowing wink. "Koroba" (meaning bucket) serves as a metaphor for collecting one's share of resources,… Read more

Aug 6, 2020
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What is the Meaning of Koroba?

In this deliciously cheeky anthem, Nigerian slang meets political commentary as our narrator navigates the transactional nature of power relationships with a knowing wink. "Koroba" (meaning bucket) serves as a metaphor for collecting one's share of resources, while the lyrics cleverly expose the hypocrisy of those who criticize women for seeking financial security through powerful men ("If I follow politician...them go call am prostitution") while everyone else is equally eager to benefit from the system. The repeated phrase "Monkey dey worki, baboon dey chop" brilliantly captures the exploitation dynamic where some labor while others enjoy the fruits. With its catchy chorus and code-switching between English and Nigerian Pidgin, the song creates an irresistible commentary on survival economics and double standards in a corrupt system. The tone balances defiance with pragmatism—why shouldn't everyone get their piece when "national budget" is being misused anyway? #NaijaPolitics #DoubleFaceStandards

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