oleku

Oleku is a Nigerian song by rapper Ice Prince Zamani. Released in 2010 as a single, it features Nigerian singer Brymo on the hook and is widely considered Ice Prince's breakout track. The song later appeared on his debut studio album Everybody Loves Ice Prince (2011). Oleku blends Afrobeat rhythms with hip hop and uses a bilingual approach, alternating between English and Yoruba phrases.

Reception and impact: The track achieved significant commercial success in Nigeria and across Africa, receiving heavy radio airplay and strong online circulation. Oleku is frequently cited as a turning point in Nigerian pop music, helping to popularize Yoruba-language elements in mainstream Nigerian hip hop and to broaden the appeal of Lagos-based music globally. The song also helped raise Ice Prince's profile and contributed to Chocolate City's prominence in the early 2010s.

Music video and legacy: A music video accompanied the single, reinforcing its popularity on television and online platforms. Over time, Oleku has been recognized for shaping subsequent Nigerian hits that blend local languages with contemporary rap, and for contributing to the wider acceptance of bilingual Nigerian pop songs.