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Edited by Azizi Powell
This pancocojams post showcases the 2021 song "Squander by Nigerian rapper, song writer, and actor Falz featuring Nigerian singer/song writer Ninola.
This post includes information and lyrics for that song as well as selected commetns from that YouTube video's discussion thread.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to Falz and Niniola for their music. Thanks also to all tothers who are associated with this video and thanks to all those who are quoted in this post.
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Click https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falz#:~:text=Folarin%20Falana%20(born%20October%2027,music%20artist%20began%20in%202009. for information about Falz (birth name Folarin Falana).
Click https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niniola#:~:text=Niniola%20Apata%20(born%2015%20December,the%202015%20Nigeria%20Entertainment%2 for information about Niniola (birth name Niniola Apata).
LYRICS - SQUANDER
(Falz featuring Niniola)
Falz The Bahd Guy in the buildin' by the way
Nini de
Will-Will-Will-Willis, giddem
Three minus one plus three plus three
O calculate 24 divided by three
Simple arithmetic, that is the figure eight
Je ka conversate
Sh'ori bimo shey fresh pelu agbada
Wey the gator sharp kra-kra, ka
Everythin' sha pra-pra-pra
DJ bring it back, dapada
Ina kwana (Ina kwana)
Ina gejia (Ina gejia)
Everythin' nma ranma
Ka yin weta cash for squander (bring the money)
Ina gejia (Ina gejia)
Everythin' nma ranma
Ka yin weta cash for squander
E no matter how I look, 'ozo (how I look, 'ozo)
E no matter how I look, 'ozo
Mo ga'apa, mo ga'apa
Because I'm a bae
Mo ga'apa, mo ga'apa
Because I'm a diamond
Mo ga'apa, mo ga'apa
Because I'm a bae
Mo ga'apa, mo ga'apa, ah-ayy-ayy
Kenyan chick, they like me da-da
Say I give am real pipe like man dey para
Wake up in the mornin' say "thank you Papa"
Nakupenda, asante sana
The boy fine, account balance
See the motor wey park for garage
We come to-to party harder
Wey the club house go catch fire, yeah (yeah)
Ina kwana (Ina kwana)
Ina gejia (Ina gejia)
Everythin' nma ranma
Ka yin weta cash for squander (bring the money)
Ina gejia (Ina gejia)
Everythin' nma ranma
Ka yin weta cash for squander
Mo ga'apa, mo ga'apa
Because I'm a bae
Mo ga'apa, mo ga'apa
Because I'm a diamond
Mo ga'apa, mo ga'apa
Because I'm a bae
Mo ga'apa, mo ga'apa, ah-ayy-ayy
You say I'm movin' with a shoulder pad
Because I'm gettin' more bags but that is not my bad (it's
not my bad oh)
I'm sorry, should I turn around? (should I turn?)
Nobody told me that flexin' is not allowed (o soh nah)
Emi ga'apa soke, mo de fila toh bad (ehn-ehn)
Shey agba ti de ni? then dide ko dance (dance)
Nini ti de link up with Falz
Call my aboki, bring out the cash
Mo ga'apa, mo ga'apa
Because I'm a bae
Mo ga'apa, mo ga'apa
Because I'm a diamond
Mo ga'apa, mo ga'apa
Because I'm a bae
Mo ga'apa, mo ga'apa, ah-ayy-ayy
Ina kwana (Ina kwana)
Ina gejia (Ina gejia)
Everythin' nma ranma
Ka yin weta cash for squander (bring the money)
Ina gejia (Ina gejia)
Everythin' nma ranma
Ka yin weta cash for squander
Ori ri-ri mi, ori ri-ri mi
Because I'm a diamond
(Will-Will-Will-Willis, giddem)
Ma ga'apa
Ina kwana (Ina kwana)
Ina gejia (Ina gejia)
Everythin' nma ranma
Ka yin weta cash for' (ka yin weta cash for')
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These lyrics were posted to the discussion thread of this video by Eastside Boy on Feb. 13, 2021.
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Definition of the English word "squander" from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squander
"to spend extravagantly or foolishly : Dissipate, Waste
squandered a fortune”
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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THIS VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD
All of these comments were posted between Feb. 12th and Feb 15, 2021 (from a total of 1, 013 comments as of 4:34 PM ET on Feb. 15, 2021; total # of views - 236,893
Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.
1. Lanre Oladejo
"Falz always hitting us with that fresh
fresh concept each time.
Addressing social issues in a comical & entertaining fashion."
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2. Gbantse Franklin
"This is a wonderful work done and a
creative shots. kudos to the director.
#falznl_de_badguy"
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3. Ezenna YMG nations Christopher
"His passing very important information
on our Nigerian politician how the finish our national money"
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"His" is probably a typo for "He's" (He is).
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4. Stephen Opoku
"Seeing my man Mr Macaroni makes me happy....The Bahd guy on a Money Heist with a feel of the Amapiano💗💗💗🙌🙌🙌🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭 #S.O💥"
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Here's some information about Mr. Macaroni from https://www.infoguideafrica.com/2020/03/Mr-Macaroni.html
[Mr. Macaroni, birth name Debo Adebayo] "is a Nigerian actor, comedian, entrepreneur and social media influencer popularly known for his 'ooin you're doing well' phrase.
On February 13th 2020, Mr Macaroni was arrested by Police operatives at Lekki toll gate. He joined the protest against the planned reopening of the Lekki toll gate following the alleged killing of protesters on October 20, 2020."...
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The colloquial Yoruba phrase "daddy wa" (English: "our daddy") is another referent that is used in social media for the fictitious character Mr. Macaroni. In each of his YouTube skits Mr. Macaroni is known for sending lots of money to the bank accounts of a different woman who he is attracted to, because he wants to get "freaky freaky".
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Here's some information about "Bank Heist" from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Money_Heist
"Money Heist (Spanish: La casa de papel, "The House of Paper") is a Spanish heist crime drama television series created by Álex Pina. The series traces two long-prepared heists led by the Professor (Álvaro Morte), one on the Royal Mint of Spain, and one on the Bank of Spain.
[…]
It had its original run of 15 episodes on Spanish network
Antena 3 from 2 May 2017 through 23 November 2017. Netflix acquired global
streaming rights in late 2017. It re-cut the series into 22 shorter episodes
and released them worldwide, beginning with the first part on 20 December 2017.
[…]
The series received several awards including Best Drama
Series at the 46th International Emmy Awards, as well as critical acclaim for
its sophisticated plot, interpersonal dramas, direction, and for trying to
innovate Spanish television. The Italian anti-fascist song "Bella
ciao," which plays multiple times throughout the series, became a summer
hit across Europe in 2018. By 2018, the series was the most-watched non-English
language series and one of the most-watched series overall on Netflix,[4] with
a particular resonance coming from viewers from Mediterranean Europe and the
Latin American world.
[…]
Original release 2 May
2017 –present"...
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"Amapiano" is a music form from South Africa. Read some of the comments below about Nigerians and amapiano.
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5. kansiime Noor
"I have watched this video more than twice, Falz never
disappoints 🤗🤗I see freaky freaky @Mrmacaroni and
Tobi, how can I forget the queen Niniola)😍"
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6. ice yyy
"Daddy wa!!! See what freaky freaky is going to you?"
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7. The Only
"wow🤯 this Amapiano beat 🇿🇦with
Nigerian 🇳🇬🇳🇬 delivery is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥"
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8. Ke Lebo Mokwena
"A South African amapiano beat sounds good mixed with Nigerian lyrics... something I never thought I needed to hear lol 🔥🔥🔥"
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9. Yuki Osagiede
"It’s the storyline for me Mehn 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
And the way the recent happenings in Nigeria was portrayed.
Very well thought out.🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾"
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10. Stephanie Onwuemenyi
"Falz is always on point. Niniola is on
another level of "dope"....🙌🙌🙌. Very creative
piece 💥💥💯💯💯"
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11. Effort Mark
"this video is lit! concept, story,
wardrobe, everything litty litty. Falz ka yin weta cash for squander bikonu"
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12. Fishing For Candy
"AMAPIANO IN NIGERIA IS FIRE!!!!!"
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13. Shadrack Onwosi
"See how Nigerians have made the Amapiano sound thiers’.
Naija We no dey carry last😂🤝"
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Here's an explanation for that saying from http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20210124-nigeria-the-country-that-loves-to-overachieve
..."excelling in all circumstances is so deeply entrenched in the Nigerian psyche that the nation's unofficial motto is “Naija no dey carry last” ("Nigeria never comes last")."
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Reply
14. Dr Aquino Larosa Mundozah
"Not yours it’s borrowed from us South Africans you welcome"
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15. The Only
"Its only borrowed dear"
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16. sizwe vuyo
"Amapiano sound, from South Africa to the world."
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17. oyebamiji olalekan
"Very soon world would be thinking "Amapiano Beats"
Originated from Nigeria with the way we vibe on it
Always killing it"
18. chioma chukumah
"
19. Akpati Phinehas
"
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20. Ayo Knightz
"Your statment should be t he other way
round even if u want to compare, because falz released this before Phynos
highway. but on the real all amapiano songs sounds almost the same."
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21. yke Nuel
"Nice song, though u stole phyno Highway
beat."
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22. Cedric Ntando
"It's a amapiono beat from South Africa"
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23. Bernard Odu
"Yung Willis produced both beats though"
24. Sharika_ 60
"I'
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26. Adeyemi Ayomide
"Money heist wedding version... Falz too much ⭐⭐⭐"
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The custom of "spraying" the bride and groom with paper money is key to this "money heist".
Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-african-custom-of-spraying-money.html#:~:text=%22Spraying%20money%22%20is%20the%20act,the%20couple%20with%20good%20fortune. for a 2013 pancocojams post entitled "The African Custom Of Spraying Money".
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27. Adebisi Kasim
"Lovely... d guys in agbada packing the
money from the dance floor made me laugh"
"Thank God there is
NO tribalism in entertainment. Falz a
Yoruba man speaking fluent Hausa, Igbo and Swahili also used. I love the showcasing of Nigerian
culture. The song and video are
awesome. Niniola is a QUEEN. Her outfit and gele is top notch. 🤩🥰❤Shout
out to my Nigerian brethren. Keep the hits coming. E ku faaji! #Onelove.
#Naijaornothing. 😁🔥👏💃🇳🇬"
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29. Promise Gemmog
"I just love the diverse language used in the song, English,
Igbo, Swahili, Yoruba, pidgin"
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Another commenter also noted that this song also includes Hausa.
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Reply
30. Tunde Ayowunmi
"You are spot on... The mix of different language spice up
this song... Great sound.
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31. EfemzyEkun
"
Those seeking to ban our music and artists in their
countries, just need to learn and create their own templates...its not that
hard. Once you have the talent, focus on your niche and make it go global,
whilst still retaining your local contents. One love people🇳🇬🇳🇬❤❤✅✅"
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32. abdul aziz abdul rahman
"@Promise Gemmog “inna
kwana “ inna gajiya “ are all Hausa words . The first one means good Morning
and how are you doing ."
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Reply
33. NA Music
@AishaChristie Umar Hausa is spoken in Ghana too. We have
that in common."
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34. Promise Gemmog
"@abdul aziz abdul rahman yeah that’s why the song is so
good."
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35. wesonga frankline
""Nakupenda asante sana.." Spit that swahili Falz"
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36. Guru Dex
"Thank you Baba, nakupenda asante sana. Kenyans 🇰🇪
sign your register"
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37. Marquise Larina
"How can someone be a bad and good boy at the same time 😍😍"
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38. SEUN A.
"If you notice the spelling, it is actually 'Bahd'. He
said in one of his interviews that it's an acronym for 'brilliant and highly
distinct'. He said it's intentional. He wants the pronunciation to sound like
'bad' but has a different meaning."
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