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REVIEW: Is Olamide’s Video For ‘Science Student’ Promoting Drug Abuse Or Against Drug Abuse?
There’s already an existing controversy caused by Olamide’s ‘Science Student’ music – when the audio was released. Many accused Olamide of promoting drug abuse with the song.
Olamide later addressed the controversy, stating that the song campaigns against the use of hard drugs, not eulogizing drug abuse. According to Olamide, the song ‘Science Student’ is to address the issue of drug abuse, make it known and let people see the outcome of it when they do it.
He said further in an interview with Vots Tv, where he explained the song in details, justifying that it’s not a means of promoting drugs, he said he feels doing drugs isn’t really cool and he feels its his duty as a part of this generation to let the youth know the truth.
His interview, coupled with his social media posts made people anticipated the music video that was released on February 25. Upon dropping the music video, many got pleased, however, has Olamide been able to convince us that the song ‘Science Student’ preaches against drug abuse with the official music video that was directed by Unlimited L.A and Kaffy Shafau as the creative director?
Before I proceed, it is important to applaud the video for being cinematic, highly creative, especially with the locations, costumes and choreography.
‘Night Crawling’
Starting from the first scene of Science Student’s video, Olamide and his friends got stranded at midnight. In his attempt to check out a sudden flashlight, they got attacked by mysterious ‘bats’, then his friends disappeared, leaving the courageous ‘Badoo’ behind.
There’s these Yoruba proverb that says, “eni abi ire ki rin ode oru” (this can simply be interpreted in English language as ‘a responsible fellow doesn’t night crawl). The Yorubas use this proverb to caution the youths against different destructions that happen at midnight, from crimes to illegal activities to demonic spirits that operates, this marks the beginning of Olamide’s trivialities in the music video.
The music videos made us understand that drug abusers operate at night and in isolated environments that was portrayed as a laboratory in the music video.
Lab/Rehab
If Olamide hadn’t night crawled, he wouldn’t have met the familiar spirit that took him to the lab for ‘initiation’, where he was also shown how different hard drugs are made and an onside ‘vision’ of how the hard drugs have turned many sane minds into insane people.
Olamide was given a share of the mixed ‘chemicals’, but he refused to drink after seeing the mess it has caused those in rehab, although “Say No To Drugs” was written all over the rehab, but this same rehab is just next door to the lab where hard drugs are mixed.
To further show how crazy hard drugs can be, a room where ‘For Men Only’ was written, women were found there, meaning they’ve lost their consciousness and couldn’t interpret simple instruction – an aftermath of drug abuse.
Olamide managed to find his way out of the horror night crawling led him into. All of a sudden, the video shows how those in rehab forced their ways out, broke out of rehab in broad day light, turned into energetic dancers and delivered peppy dance moves, which most people are applauding the video for.
Conclusion:
Olamide’s ‘Science Student’ music video has not taken any stand against or for drug abuse. The video may have done so well in showing us the mayhems caused by abuse of drugs, but it promoted the use of drugs when those under rehabilitation turned into dancers. Can we say dancers, entertainers are the most abusers of drugs or drug abuse is good to enhance human activities? We need an explanation. The video started beautifully but ended poorly.
Watch ‘Science Student’ video on YouTube
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Keltony Returns With New Hit Single “4K OFF YA” Produced by Masterkraft, Hits 40,000+ TikTok Videos in One Week
Rising Afrobeat artist Keltony is back with his highly anticipated new single, “4K OFF YA,” produced by award-winning Nigerian hitmaker Masterkraft and released under Cribs International.
The new single follows Keltony’s debut release under Cribs International, “Come Chop,” which introduced the young artist to a wider audience and marked the beginning of his journey with the label.
With “4K OFF YA,” Keltony takes things a step further with an energetic and infectious record that is already generating major attention across social media and the streets.
Within just five days of its release, “4K OFF YA” generated over 10,000 TikTok videos, and by the end of its first week, the song had surpassed 30,000 TikTok videos, showing the strong organic response the record is receiving from listeners and content creators.
Beyond TikTok, the song is also gaining serious momentum in Sierra Leone, where “4K OFF YA” is increasingly being heard across the streets and social scenes, further expanding Keltony’s growing presence beyond Nigeria.
“4K OFF YA” is built around a catchy concept, energetic Afrobeat production, and Keltony’s confident delivery, with a catchy hook “ You wan kiss, You no wan nack?” The record carries a bold, playful, and unapologetic energy that makes it a natural fit for dance videos, street content, parties, and social media challenges.
Produced by Masterkraft, the song combines infectious rhythms with a memorable hook and Keltony’s distinctive vocal style. The collaboration once again showcases the chemistry between the rising artist and the celebrated producer.
Following the introduction made with “Come Chop,” Keltony is using “4K OFF YA” to establish a stronger identity and connect with an even wider audience. With thousands of TikTok videos already created around the song and its growing street presence in Sierra Leone, the record is steadily building into a major movement.
“4K OFF YA” is now available on all major streaming and digital music platforms.
Stream the song, create your own video, and join the movement.
Stream the song HERE
Nigerian Afrobeats artist Nino De Brown returns with a new single, “Money,” featuring
Rhapsodic Records artist and producer Sholex Timbo On “Money,”
Nino De Brown takes on one of the most universal subjects in modern life: the desire for financial success and everything that comes with it. Rather than presenting wealth simply as a symbol of luxury, Nino De Brown uses the record to explore the complicated emotions behind wanting money, needing money, and understanding what money cannot provide.
The song immediately establishes its theme with the memorable refrain:
“Money no dey buy happiness, I know am
But still I want am
Money be the root of all evil, I hear am
But still I want am”
Those lines capture the central contradiction of the record. People may understand that money cannot guarantee happiness, peace, love, or fulfillment, yet the desire for financial freedom remains powerful.
Nino De Brown approaches the subject from a deeply relatable perspective, turning everyday ambitions into an infectious Afrobeats record. His melodic delivery gives the song an easygoing quality, while the lyrics carry a more reflective message underneath the rhythm.
“Money” speaks to the realities of wanting to improve one’s circumstances, support loved ones, achieve personal goals, and enjoy the opportunities that financial success can bring. At the same time, the song acknowledges the limits of wealth and the complicated relationship people can have with the pursuit of it.
The record sees Nino De Brown continuing to develop his sound and songwriting around themes that connect with everyday experiences. His ability to package a familiar subject into a catchy and accessible Afrobeats record gives “Money” both immediate appeal and a message listeners can take away from it.
Adding to the record is Sholex Timbo, a newly signed artist and producer under Rhapsodic Records, who contributes as a featured artist and produced the song. His production provides the rhythmic foundation for Nino De Brown’s performance while adding another layer to the collaboration.
Ultimately, “Money” remains a Nino De Brown record at its core an honest, melodic and infectious reflection on ambition, desire and the realities of chasing financial success.
“Money” by Nino De Brown featuring Sholex Timbo is out now on all major streaming platforms.
STREAM HERE
DJ TUNEROSS, in collaboration with TMP OFFISIAL and FATEOFTHEYOUTH, unlocks the highly anticipated “NDSM MIXTAPE, a collaborative project built around the energy and message of “NO DEY STRESS ME.”
Following the release of the official “NDSM” single, the collaborators are expanding the concept into a full mixtape designed to capture a distinctive sound, attitude and perspective.
At the center of the project is NDSM — “No Dey Stress Me,” a phrase that represents maintaining focus, protecting your energy and continuing to move forward despite the pressures and distractions that come with everyday life.
The NDSM Mixtape brings together the creative direction of DJ Tuneross, the artistry of TMP OFFISIAL, and the contribution of FateOfTheYouth to create a project that moves across different moods and sounds while maintaining a consistent identity.
Rather than presenting NDSM as simply another collection of songs, the collaborators are building a project around a recognizable idea: keep moving, stay focused and don’t let unnecessary pressure determine your path.
The previously released “NDSM” track serves as a key part of the project’s identity and introduces listeners to the phrase that gives the mixtape its name.
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