Ozeba Explained

Ozeba
Type:	song
Artist:	Rema
Album:	Heis
Released:	10 July 2024
Recorded:	2024
Genre:	Afrorave
Length:	2:17
Label:	Virgin Mavin WCM
Producer:	Rema London

"Ozeba" is a song by Nigerian singer and rapper Rema. Released on 10 July 2024, as the seventh single from Rema's second studio album Heis.^[1]

Lyrics and composition

Rema's "Ozeba" features lyrics about his party lifestyle, romantic conquests, and unapologetic bad boy image.^[2] He asserts his toughness, confidence, and unyielding approach, embracing his reputation for trouble - a notion reflected in the Benin term "Ozeba".^[3] Rema also refers to himself as H.I.M. (His Imperial Majesty), underscoring his bold and unapologetic persona.^[4]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.^[5]

• Rema – producer
• London – producer
• Michael Ovie Hunter – writer
• Divine Ikubor – writer

Charts

Chart (2024)	Peak position
Top 100 Nigeria (TurnTable)^[6]	3
US Billboard Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)^[7]	16
Top 100 Nigeria (Boomplay)^[8]	4

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rema drops sophomore album HEIS. Music in Africa. 11 July 2024. 2 October 2024.
2. Web site: Rema's Ozeba is on the Go.. Dailymotion. Afrinet. July 20, 2024. October 24, 2024.
3. Web site: OZEBA: 10 Most Chaotic Afrobeats Songs. Zikoko. Tomide. Marv. July 15, 2024. October 24, 2024.
4. Web site: H.I.M. Everything Is the Same. Max909. July 15, 2024. October 24, 2024.
5. Web site: Credits - Ozeba - Rema – TIDAL. Tidal. 2 October 2024.
6. Web site: Official Nigeria Top 100. TurnTable charts. 7 August 2024. 2 October 2024.
7. Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs. Billboard. 2 October 2024.
8. Web site: Top 100 Nigeria. Boomplay. 24 October 2024. 24 October 2024.