: Directed by Clarence Peters, the video won several awards, including Most Gifted Video of the Year and Most Gifted Western Video at the Channel O Music Video Awards.
"Only Me" is a soulful Afrobeats track by (formerly 2Face Idibia) released on May 21, 2010, as the second single from his fourth album, The Unstoppable: International Edition . The song is widely celebrated for its philosophical depth and social commentary. The Meaning and Inspiration
: The song is a plea for love, unity, and shared success. 2Baba argues that personal achievements like money or fame mean little if one stands alone ("Individuality cannot make us tall"). 2Face - Only Me
: "If to say na just me / I'll be living like I don't care". He describes a hypothetical world where he is the only person, noting that while there would be no one to challenge him, there would also be no one to hear his story or share his success.
: The chorus ("Malo ro pe... no be gbogbowa wey go make this money") advises listeners not to think they are the only ones destined to be wealthy or successful. : Directed by Clarence Peters, the video won
: He encourages listeners to "live and let living" and warns that bragging is "vanity vanishing". Production and Recognition Produced by : Jay Sleek .
: 2Baba reportedly wrote "Only Me" after a "heartbreaking" encounter at a UK shopping mall with football star Mikel Obi. At the time, both were at the peak of their careers, but 2Baba felt ignored by his fellow Nigerian, leading him to reflect on individual success versus communal responsibility. The Meaning and Inspiration : The song is
: It addresses the "self-centrism" of the average Nigerian and critiques those who care only for themselves while ignoring the poverty or struggles around them. Key Lyrics and Themes