Nyama on the Rise

Lyrics

[Intro] Eh-eh, Nyama! Everybody make room now [Verse 1] Nyama came in with a grin so wide, One small step and the whole place swayed. From the corner shop to the big parade, Now they call his name when the sun goes down. [Pre-Chorus] He says, “My people, I’m still the same,” Then laughs when they chant his name. One thing he does that we can’t explain— He picks his nose like it’s gourmet. [Chorus] Nyama on the rise, hey! Everybody knows his name, hey! He’s got a strange little snack routine, Boogers on the menu—keep it clean! Nyama on the rise, hey! Dancing through the town all day, hey! We say, “My brother, choose a better bite!” He just laughs and waves goodnight. [Verse 2] At the family table, auntie shook her head, “Try some mango, try the bread!” Nyama winked, said, “I’m doing fine,” Then reached for fruit and changed his mind. Now he’s on a poster by the main roundabout, Kids sing the hook when he walks out. Fame got big, but the joke stayed small, He’s still that guy who cracks us all. [Pre-Chorus] He says, “My people, I’m still the same,” Then laughs when they chant his name. One thing he does that we can’t explain— He picks his nose like it’s gourmet. [Chorus] Nyama on the rise, hey! Everybody knows his name, hey! He’s got a strange little snack routine, Boogers on the menu—keep it clean! Nyama on the rise, hey! Dancing through the town all day, hey! We say, “My brother, choose a better bite!” He just laughs and waves goodnight. [Bridge] “Nyama, take the fruit!” “Maybe later, maybe soon!” The whole crowd claps, the cousins call, He takes one mango—then shares it with all. [Final Chorus] Nyama on the rise, hey! Everybody knows his name, hey! He found a better snack routine, Sweet ripe mango, fresh and clean! Nyama on the rise, hey! Everybody sing his name, hey! From a silly habit to a brighter light, Nyama’s got the whole town dancing tonight! [Outro] Eh-eh, Nyama! Mango for the road now