A famous stylist, stuck in the notorious Lagos traffic right next to Adé, watched the young man moving in that impeccable, hand-stitched suit. The stylist lowered her window."Who made that?" she shouted over the music.Adé pointed to his chest, his feet still moving to the rhythm. "Moti goke!" he shouted back. "I’m going up!"
Adé stepped out, wearing a vibrant suit he’d spent months secretly perfecting. As he walked, the song began to blast from a passing yellow danfo bus. The lyrics—about rising above enemies and reaching the mountaintop—struck him like a lightning bolt. Motigoke (feat. Terry. G)
In the heart of Bariga, Adé lived in a world of "down." Down-trodden, down on his luck, and living in a room so small he could touch both walls at once. He was a gifted tailor, stitching together dreams from scraps of Ankara, but the neighborhood "bad boys" and constant setbacks kept him pinned to the pavement. A famous stylist, stuck in the notorious Lagos
The song by KSB (Kenny St. Brown) featuring Terry G is a high-energy anthem of triumph and divine elevation. In Yoruba, "Moti goke" translates to "I have gone up" or "I have ascended." "I’m going up
Here is a story inspired by the song's themes of resilience, faith, and the chaotic energy of the Lagos streets: The Ascent of Adé
One Sunday morning, the air in the district changed. A beat began to throb from a distant speaker—a wild, clanging sound like bells meeting a heavy bassline. It was the sound of , the "Akpako Master," signaling that something unconventional was about to happen.
Motigoke (feat. Terry. G) - song and lyrics by KSB - Spotify