Victor AD don release new single wey dem call ‘Only God Be My Papa,’ and e feature Timaya. Di song na about how Victor AD grow up without papa, and how God and im mama be di only constants for im life. Di track talk about di memories of scarcity and endurance, and how e come reflect on purpose and self-determination.
Timaya add im own verse wey dey rooted for gratitude, giving thanks for grace wey don sustain am over time. Di two artists dey argue say faith, not circumstance, be di steadier foundation. Victor AD tok say, ‘Dis song na my story for im simplest form. E dey about trusting God when you get nothing else, and knowing say He dey enough.’
Victor AD first blow for 2018 with ‘Wetin We Gain,’ wey be street anthem wey establish am as plainspoken songwriter. Di new single continue for dat register: personal, spare, and grounded for lived experience. ‘Only God Be My Papa’ dey out now for all major streaming via ONErpm.
Dis powerful meeting of two South-South voices dey explore faith, resilience, and di recognition of higher power as ultimate source of success. Di track dey resonate well for dis year wey many people dey look for spiritual grounding amidst economic and social shifts. E move away from typical club-centric sounds, instead opting for mid-tempo, guitar-led Afro-fusion groove.
Victor AD lead with im signature emotive vocals, delivering verses wey speak to di struggles of everyday man and divine intervention wey change story. Timaya complement am with veteran poise, im gravelly voice adding layer of authoritative wisdom to di chorus, making di ‘Only God’ refrain feel like communal testimony. Lyrically, di song be masterclass for gratitude, avoiding to dey overly preachy, instead framing faith through lens of hustle.
Lines about turning pain into purpose and invisible battles hit home for wide demographic of listeners. Di track feel like spiritual successor to Victor AD’s breakout ‘Wetin We Gain,’ but with added maturity and perspective wey come with years of navigating industry. ‘Only God’ dey poised to become staple for both radio and religious-themed playlists across West Africa.
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