Talented Nigerian highlife singer and composer, Ayaka Ozubulu, has once again captivated music lovers with an exceptional single titled “Agu Bu Isi Oya“.
This inspiring track showcases Ayaka Ozubulu’s remarkable ability to blend traditional highlife rhythms with powerful storytelling, a skill that has endeared him to fans across Nigeria and beyond.
“Agu Bu Isi Oya” is one of the standout songs from his acclaimed 2021 album, “Udechukwu” which has over 5 tracks.
Ayaka Ozubulu’s Agu Bu Isi Oya is a sharp commentary wrapped in irresistible highlife beats. Declaring hunger as “the head of all sickness,” Ayaka flips the script on what we usually consider diseases. His lyrics, “onye aguu amaghi oyi ya“—”a hungry man does not know his friend or brother”—paint hunger as the ultimate villain, one that destroys relationships and peace of mind. It’s a bold, witty wake-up call reminding us to address hunger’s grip on society. Who knew highlife could carry such biting social truths?
Listen, stream & download below:
- Song: Agu Bu Isi Oya
- Artist: Ayaka Ozubulu
- Album: Udechukwu
- Released: July, 2021
- Duration: 8:02