Rev Fr. Kelvin Ugwu Contrasts Asake's New Song, Condemns Video Content

In a recent release by the popular Gambian-based Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ugwu, the preacher condemned Asake‘s “Only Me” video as not only disrespectful, but also full of lyrics that is nothing to write home about.

Rev. Ugwu was quick to express his disappointment and disbelief in a scathing critique where he highlighted the repetitive nature of the song’s lyrics, emphasizing the incessant chant of “We get money-money” throughout its duration.

Despite the brevity of the track, clocking in at a mere 2 minutes and 45 seconds, the lack of substance and depth of the content left Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ugwu questioning its artistic merit.

According to priest’s comment, the lyrics of “Only Me” paint a picture of superficiality and materialism, with phrases like “Automatic, traffic” and “I’m classy, Make dem give me space” failing to resonate with listeners on a meaningful level.

He creates a contrast verse from 2Baba’s 2010 hit song “Only Me,” which offers a profound reflection on individuality and societal influence, compared to Asake’s ’empty’ words.

He went on to say that, despite its secular nature, 2Baba’s “Only Me” has endured the test of time, captivating audiences with its thought-provoking lyrics and timeless appeal. Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ugwu lauded the depth and complexity of 2Baba’s composition, suggesting that even monks would find solace in its message.

However, the same cannot be said for Asake’s “Only Me,” which Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ugwu described as a prime example of the current substandard of Afrobeats music.

He lamented the prevalence of empty, formulaic songs that prioritize superficiality over substance, citing Asake’s track as a glaring example of this trend.

The accompanying music video for “Only Me” further exacerbates the issue, with Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ugwu questioning its relevance to the song itself.

The Gambian-based priest reiterated that, instead of complementing the lyrics and enhancing the overall message, the video appears disjointed and disconnected, raising concerns about the artist’s creative direction and integrity.

Despite its shortcomings, “Only Me” has garnered significant attention and traction, amassing around 1 million views on YouTube. However, Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ugwu attributed this success to the sensationalism and controversy surrounding the song, suggesting that shock value and spectacle often overshadow artistic merit in today’s music industry.

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Below is the full text of the priest’s criticism of the song:

“Asake’s Only Me Vs Tuface’s Only Me

I just listened to Asaka’s song titled, Only Me – the same song whose video portrayed him dressed in priestly vestments with his “co-priests” as they carry out their form of worship as though they are on a mission to outdo Tinubu who has remained undefeated in the art of arranging fake priests and bishops.

After listening to the song, what I said immediately was, “Where is the song, has it started?”

I don’t know about you, but the song is so empty (and this is me, not having the right words to describe how wack it is).

The song started with:

“We get money-money, we get money” (He said this almost like 30 times in the 2:45 minute song. You can go and count it if you doubt me.)

Then, in what appears to be the verses, all I kept hearing was:

Automatic,

traffic

I’m classy,

Make dem give me space

put body

collateral damage

Only me

Then, he went back to “We get money-money…” until the song ended.

What a song!

Walahi, una dey try. How do you listen to such a song and your IQ is not affected?

If you don’t understand how wack the song is, try to compare it with 2 Baba song of 2010 which has the same title “Only Me”.

I want you to listen to just one verse of that song by 2Baba:

🎶If to say na just me

I’ll be living like I don’t care

Live my life unto no body dey here

If na just me I’ll be doing anyhow

Because nobody go dey there to challenge me

Nobody supernatural

Live versus spirit of the carnvial

The personality no matter at all

Individuality cannot make us tall

I sing I sing for all y’all

Don’t let anybody push you to the wall

Na community na in make us tall

Secret society na in break us all

I don’t want to be talking like a preacher at all

I no want to do as I sabi pass all

I know say eno be everybody e sabi play ball

But arise o compatriot if Nigeria call

So make you just dey do your thing make I do my thing

Live and let living instead of to be feeling like a king

On top of nothing stop the bragging on top the posing

Because you know say all na vanity vanishing🎶

It is now 14 years since 2 Baba dropped that song, and even though it is a secular song, not only is the song evergreen with lots of hard work put into it, the song is so deep that even monks will find it worth listening to.

This is Tuface saying he is “classy” without using the word “classy”. He does not need to be shouting “we get money-money” 30 times.

I think there is something wrong with the present standard of songs from some of our so-called Afrobeat singers.

This is the time when the whole world listens to Nigeria and plays Nigeria songs, but what these artists do these days is package empty songs like how Asake did in “Only Me”, then get ThankGod Omori to give a high-definition video and cinematography with a little touch of controversy so that it will cause traffic to their page.

This is why I am not surprised about the video. Ask yourself, what really is the connection between the video and the song? Music video is supposed to depict the song, but in this case, the video is unrelated.

That is how you know how empty and wack a song is and also the artist. This is even someone who was once nominated for a Grammy.

The whole theatrics of using the church and things for mass is so that people will watch the nonsense. Unfortunately, it works all the time because as of today, the song is approaching 1 million views on YouTube.

So, while Asake disrespected the church by allowing such mockery, he first disrespected the intelligence of his listeners by packaging empty songs that can reduce people’s IQ. All these happen because we allowed it and because we will play and stream it, and because tomorrow, one church minister will even invite him to perform at his or her birthday party.

It is sad!

#PurestPurity.”