The secret behind Rema’s ‘KELEBU’ – the lyrics, meaning & why this Afrobeat banger is taking over. Click to decode the vibe!
You know that feeling when a song comes on, and instantly, your shoulders start moving? That’s “KELEBU” for you. Rema, the Afrobeat sensation who gave us global hits like “Calm Down” and “Dumebi,” is back with another track that’s pure fire.
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From Lagos clubs to TikTok challenges, “KELEBU” is the song you can’t escape—and honestly, why would you want to? Let’s talk about why this track is taking over.
If you’ve been blasting this song but still aren’t 100% sure what “KELEBU” means, you’re not alone. It’s one of those Nigerian slang terms that doesn’t have a direct English translation, but the vibe? Absolute confidence, unstoppable energy, and flex-worthy success.
Think of it like when someone walks into a room, and you just know they own the place—that’s “KELEBU” energy.
Verse 1 People dey kelebu from Nigeria to Mozambi’ (From Naija to Mozambi’) No time to dey buga, just shake your bakasi (Just shake your bakasi) Ovbialeke, no carry dey loose guard, dey ligali (Dey liga’, ligali) No Rema, no party, una no sabi, na so e dey be How e be, be, be, be, be? Ha
Pre-Chorus Kpepeye dey dance, kelebe dey dance Kelebe dey dance, kelebe dey dance Kelebe dey dance Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha Kpepeye dey dance, kelebe dey dance Kelebe dey dance, kelebe dey dance (Hey)
Verse 2 Shebi, na hit Remy dey give? Bon appétit, tell me, “Merci” I’m in Paris rocking my Lanvin Champs-Élysées, drifting, Lamborghini Stuck with a baddie like Nefertiti She very mighty with the bakasi On her wrist, VV, on her bag, CC How she wan get am if e no be me?
Pre-Chorus (Brrt) Kpepeye dey dance, kelebe dey dance Kelebe dey dance, kelebe dey dance Kelebe dey dance Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha (Vrrt-vrro, vrrt-vrro, vrrt-vrro) Kpepeye dey dance, kelebe dey dance Kelebe dey dance, kelebe dey dance (Hey)
