Named after the well-known Nigerian car dealership Polanco, the track cleverly uses it as a symbol of success and comfort and finally arrives at the good part of the journey. It’s not just about flashy cars; it’s about what they represent: reward after struggle.

The collaboration feels especially meaningful given Lyta’s recent resurgence. His signature, slightly pain-soaked vocals add emotional weight to Hotkeed’s brighter, more energetic delivery. It’s a blend that works beautifully: one voice carries reflection, the other carries hope.

Production-wise, Polanco leans into atmosphere. Sparkling acoustic guitar riffs glide over soft percussion, while warm synth pads wrap the song in a relaxed, almost luxurious calm. It’s mid-tempo, smooth, and polished, rooted in the melodic traditions of Nigerian pop. Instead of chasing high energy, it prioritizes beauty and feeling. This is a “windows down, evening breeze” kind of record.

Lyrically, both artists explore the journey from hardship to comfort. They trade verses about wanting the finer things in life, not out of vanity, but as proof that perseverance pays off. Lyta’s verse stands out, filled with gratitude and quiet resilience. You can hear the lived experience in his tone, and that sincerity gives the song its emotional core.

In many ways, Polanco feels like a motivational anthem for young dreamers. It suggests that the soft life isn’t reserved for a select few; it’s within reach for anyone willing to stay consistent and keep pushing.

Strategically, the release makes sense in today’s competitive scene. It reinforces Hotkeed’s eye for meaningful collaborations while reminding listeners that Lyta still has a rare gift for emotionally resonant hooks.

With the song already finding a home on chill and mood playlists, Polanco proves there will always be space for aspirational music that speaks to the heart just as much as it moves the body.

Listen to “Polanco” HERE

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Nigerian Afrobeats singer Lyta, whose real name is Babatunde Rahim, has openly voiced his frustration over the disappointing streaming numbers for his music, hinting that he may stop releasing new songs if the situation doesn’t improve.

In a recent, emotionally charged Instagram Live session, the Time hitmaker shared his struggles, revealing that he’s currently facing financial difficulties.

According to Lyta, despite his talent, the lack of support from fans through music streams has left him broke and in dire need of financial relief.

“I can do more good music. But if you don’t stream my music, I won’t drop another one. I’m in need of money,” Lyta said, visibly distressed.

The singer went on to explain how the lack of streaming is affecting his well-being.

In a personal moment, he joked but also expressed serious concern about his physical appearance, stating, “Look at how I’m looking—slim. I want to gain weight. Let me enjoy your money a little. If you stream my music, I will add weight.”

His heartfelt message has sparked mixed reactions online, with some fans expressing sympathy for his financial challenges, while others are urging supporters to step up and show more love for the artist’s work.

Lyta’s plea highlights the reality that many musicians face in a fast-paced digital world, where consistent support from fans plays a crucial role in an artist’s financial sustainability.

Whether this call to action will lead to more streams or further disengagement remains to be seen.

“If you don’t stream my music, I won’t drop another one. I need money”

– LYTA pic.twitter.com/olntuKMW8o

— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) April 7, 2025

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Nigerian singer Lyta has stirred reconciliation rumors by expressing his longing for the approval of his former record label boss, Olamide, during a recent live session.

In a heartfelt plea, Lyta reportedly professed, “My mind is only with Olamide.” This statement emerges amidst years of speculation surrounding a possible strain in the relationship between the two artists following Lyta’s departure from Olamide’s YBNL Nation label in 2019.

While the exact cause of their split remains undisclosed, their professional parting has been the subject of ongoing speculation among fans. Despite achieving some solo success, Lyta’s remarks suggest lingering respect and a potential desire to mend fences with Olamide.

Olamide holds significant influence in the Afrobeats scene, renowned for nurturing and launching the careers of several artists. A public reconciliation with Olamide could notably elevate Lyta’s stature within the industry.

Fans have responded positively to Lyta’s sentiments, expressing optimism for a future collaboration between the two artists. Whether Olamide will reciprocate Lyta’s sentiments publicly remains uncertain. Nevertheless, Lyta’s message has reignited public interest in their relationship and its potential impact on their musical trajectories.

 

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Recall, Lyta opened up about his struggles in the music industry, expressing disappointment over feeling ignored by his celebrity peers and colleagues.

In an interview on Hip TV that surfaced online on Sunday, April 14, 2024, Lyta shared insights into his current situation.

Despite maintaining good relationships with others in the industry, Lyta disclosed feeling overlooked in favor of artists currently trending.

He expressed frustration at being unable to connect with his industry mentors for advice on public relations and harbored uncertainty about potentially upsetting them in some way.

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Nigerian artist Lyta opened up about his struggles in the music industry, expressing disappointment over feeling ignored by his celebrity peers and colleagues.

In an interview on Hip TV that surfaced online on Sunday, April 14, 2024, Lyta shared insights into his current situation.

Despite maintaining good relationships with others in the industry, Lyta disclosed feeling overlooked in favor of artists currently trending.

He expressed frustration at being unable to connect with his industry mentors for advice on public relations and harbored uncertainty about potentially upsetting them in some way.

While Lyta refrained from publicly calling out his peers on social media, he remained uncertain about the reasons for the perceived neglect. He speculated that his colleagues might be attempting to impart important life lessons, albeit unclear ones.

In response to the situation, Lyta committed to focusing on self-improvement, aiming to regain the attention of his peers and achieve greater success in the music industry.

His determination to work on himself underscores his resilience in overcoming challenges and carving out his place in the competitive music landscape.

Lyta talks about the pain of being ignored by many celebrities. pic.twitter.com/WZ1NZ5fjbq

— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) April 14, 2024

Lyta has expressed his interest in returning to his former record label, YBNL Nation, owned by Olamide. The artist appealed to Baddo to welcome him back, four years after leaving the label due to personal differences.

During an appearance on the Ginger Yourself Podcast, Lyta explained that his departure from YBNL was not intentional, and he expressed a desire to reunite with the label.

He mentioned that he didn’t hear from Olamide before leaving, and after his departure, communication became limited. However, he revealed that he had spoken to Olamide since then, including a chat on Instagram during Olamide’s birthday.

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Nigerian music sensation Lyta has expressed his interest in returning to his former record label, YBNL Nation, owned by Olamide. The artist appealed to Baddo to welcome him back, four years after leaving the label due to personal differences.

During an appearance on the Ginger Yourself Podcast, Lyta explained that his departure from YBNL was not intentional, and he expressed a desire to reunite with the label.

He mentioned that he didn’t hear from Olamide before leaving, and after his departure, communication became limited. However, he revealed that he had spoken to Olamide since then, including a chat on Instagram during Olamide’s birthday.

Lyta’s openness about his desire to return to YBNL adds an interesting chapter to his music journey and the dynamics within the Nigerian music industry.

In other news, musician Sexy Steel showered Olamide with compliments, expressing profound respect for the YBNL boss. Sexy Steel, a notable figure in the entertainment industry during the 2000s and early 2010s, shared his admiration for Olamide during an appearance on the Honest Bunch Podcast alongside legendary producer and Coded Tunez boss ID Cabasa.

Reflecting on his experiences, Sexy Steel recalled the first time he met Olamide and highlighted the reasons he holds him in high esteem.

During visits to Coded Tunez with stars like 9ice, Reminisce, and Lord of Ajasa, Sexy Steel observed a young Olamide quietly sitting in the corner, absorbing the interactions and music-making process.

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• Artiste Name: Lyta
• Song Title: Butterfly
• Genre: Afro sounds
• Country: Nigeria
• Year: 2023

Nigerian singer, Lyta returns to the mainstream in a melancholic mood with Butterfly.

“Butterfly,” which features an enthralling melody and melancholy lyrics, demonstrates Lyta’s extraordinary talent and capacity to write music that moves the soul.

The song transports listeners to a trip through the complexities of love, stirring feelings that everyone who hears it feels profoundly.

Dawie, a highly skilled music producer, is credited with producing this amazing song. His skillful touch gives the already engaging composition a magical touch that takes it to new musical heights.

Listen up!

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• RELATED: Kcee taps Oxlade for new single ‘I Pray’ | Listen
• RELATED: Lyta Releases New EP, ‘Stranger’ | Listen

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• Artiste Name: Lyta
• Project Title: Stranger
• Number of Tracks: 4 
• Genre: Afrosounds
• Country: Nigeria
• Year: 2023

Nigerian singer, Lyta has unlocked a new studio body of work tagged, ‘Stranger’.

The new extended play project houses 4 track with guest appearance from Seyi Vibez and Uglee Teemee.

Before releasing this body of work, Lyta released an insight track titled, “Stronger“.

• RELATED: Lyta Unlocks New Single, ‘Stronger’ | Listen
• RELATED: Lyta Wraps 2022 With New Tune, ‘Holy Water’ | Listen

In a bid to kickstart his music campaign for the year, Lyta delivers this brand-new studio body of work.

Listen up!

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Lyta – Stronger [Lyrics]

Now I’m stronger
Now I’m stronger

Ever since when I dropped time
Them talk this and dey talk that
And dem talk say na me worse pass
But me I no mind them
I no send them
I dey kill them with surprise
Sundown to the Sunrise
I know say we go dey alright (I know say we go dey alright)

Everyday me I dey flex
And some people come dey vex
Say me I don pay my dues
I no go ever reduce
Say na God run am for me
My mama dey pray for me
So tell me what you want from me

No matter how many times I fall (Huh huh huh)
I know that I will always stand ten times tall
What doesn’t kill you, make you stronger (iyeh iyeh iyeh)
Now I am stronger
Now I am stronger
Now I am Str-onng-eeerrr
Now I am stronger

Them be want make I fall out
Make my battery, make e run down
No be everybody wey dey laugh normal
So I do my thing on my own terms
When the things tight, rich man go fly out
If you no get, omo you go suffer
Wahala for poor man

Everyday me I dey flex
And some people come dey vex
Say me I don pay my dues
I no go ever reduce
Say na God run am for me
My mama dey pray for me
So tell me what you want from me

No matter how many times I fall (Huh huh huh)
I know that I will always stand ten times tall
I know, I know, I know, I know
What doesn’t kill you, make you stronger (iyeh iyeh iyeh)
Now I am stronger
Now I am stronger
Now I am Str-onng-eeerrr
Now I am stronger

Now I’m stronger
Now I’m stronger
Now I’m stronger

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• Artiste Name: Lyta
• Song Title: Stronger
• Genre: Afrobeats
• Country: Nigeria
• Year: 2023

Afropop singer, Lyta kickstarts the year with a new melody titled, ‘Stronger’.

The talented singer speaks of confidence and strength, as he is certain to over come the world and have a blissful career this year.

• RELATED: Lyta Wraps 2022 With New Tune, ‘Holy Water’ | Listen
• RELATED: Lyta – Bee [Music]

It follows his 2022 wrap-up single, Holy Water.

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• Artiste Name: Lyta 
• Song Title: Holy Water
• Genre: Afrobeats
• Country: Nigeria
• Year: 2022

Lyta closes the year with this track, joining a slew of other musicians and musical crooners in summarizing the year ahead of the Christmastide season.

The singer has shown an energetic consistency so far this year, following his immense energy in the mainstream, as this escorts his previous song, ‘This Side.’

• RELATED: Nigerian singer, Lyta delivers 7-track EP, ‘Rafat’ | Listen
• RELATED: Lyta drops new groove, ‘Real Me’ featuring Rhedi | Listen

Holy Water sees Lyta glide through a rhythmic flow of melodious and enticing instrumentals, laced with danceable energy.

Quotable lyrics

Komole my baby
I just wanna get down tonight
Ju di eh my lady yea
It’s a party so let’s get high tonight

I just wanna hold you
I just wanna be the one you run to
When you’re down
Baby let me show you
Baby don’t you worry
Let me show you what I’m about…

Listen up!

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Lyta, a former YBNL artist, discloses the current situation of his relationship with his former boss, Olamide.

Lyta, the singer of “Monalisa,” who was a member of YBNL at the beginning of his career, said in a recent interview that he took the wrong advice and that it caused problems for him in YBNL and ultimately caused him to leave the label.

He claims that when he first got his big break under Olamide with his hit song Time, he should not have paid attention to the bad advice he received from friends because he was still a budding musician.

He claims that he lost his partnership with Olamide because he listened to the wrong people. According to Lyta, Olamide was only supporting him since they were not obligated by a contract.

Speaking about their current relationship, Lyta reveals that he and Olamide are cool. Although they don’t speak on the phone, according to him, he texted Baddo on his birthday this year and he replied.

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The “Worry” singer asserted that despite Olamide unfollowing him on Instagram, there is no animosity between the two of them because he maintains a cordial connection with his former employer.

Lyta, however, explains that he doesn’t blame himself for the situation that happened and the bad decision he made because upcoming artists are supposed to experience such so they can learn.

The singer also made a second pitch to Olamide, saying that he wants to return to YBNL.

Watch him speak below:

"I and Olamide are cool"

– Lyta pic.twitter.com/CEmwim19fj

— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) November 9, 2022

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Olamide is one of the greatest music brands in the industry, having catapulted a slew of artists to prominence through his record label, YBNL.

Over the years, the YBNL chairman has signed various young artists to his record label. While some of them went on to achieve even greater success after leaving his record label, others are still having difficulty breaking into Nigeria’s fiercely competitive music scene.

However, several of the former YBNL artists have occasionally criticised their former record label head on social media, accusing him of lacking the managerial abilities to support their musical success (or “blow,” in Nigerian terms).

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Xino

Xino is unquestionably the most disappointing YBNL signing. The Plateau State-born musician, who was signed virtually at the same time as Chinko Ekun, recorded two singles on the label, “TTYL” and “Nakam,” before departing under contentious circumstances in 2016.

Upon his exit from the label, the singer gave an exclusive interview to Showtime where he took swipes at Olamide, “YBNL management and other labels in Nigeria need to adopt an entrepreneurial system that focuses on artiste development because there is zero fan base in Nigeria.

“Beyonce’s husband, Jayz, is an undisputed boss because he understands this concept and creates acts that last to create others too.

I’m engaging in other money-making options, music is just an option and one that I love very much; I never asked to be signed on to YBNL, so I’m not bothered as much. But for the sake of those who dig my songs I’m coming with something soon, something cooking with Kiddominant is dropping soon.”

Nonetheless, he attempted some conciliation in 2017 by attempting to mend fences with the label and Olamide.

He wrote on his Instagram page that, “Mood, feeling like Baddo right now, I want to take this time out to apologize, first to @baddosneh for the rash things I said last year.

“I was bitter over how things took a turn, I guess I owe all of you an apology and I humbly ask that you guys overlook what I said and see me for who I really am, a happy, fun-loving and jonzing pretty boy. I also apologize to the whole YBNL team and take responsibility for my words.

I love @baddosneh as a big bro and how creative he has inspired me to want to be better. I guess I was really missing the crew; I love you guys. Thanks for not judging me and taking time out to read this. I want to get accolades and shit, but I want to get it with the people who were there for me.”

Davolee

Davolee was signed by Olamide in November 2016. This occurred following the exodus of Chinko Ekun, Lil Kesh, Viktoh, and Adekunle Gold. The label required some new blood, which it gladly received.

During the time he was assumed to be on the label, he released two truly impressive songs, 2017’s B-Banks-produced ‘Festival Bar‘ and 2018’s ‘Cirocing.’ His talent was always obvious, but it was never really supported by any hits.

Following the label’s signing of Picazo Rhap, Fireboy DML, and Yomi Blaize, signs of a split became clear.

He claimed he never had a contract with YBNL in a November 2018 interview with Naijaloaded TV.

However, Davolee let loose in February 2021 after writing on his Twitter page that “Olamide is mad.”

This occurred as a result of a tweet from MTV Base West about a programme called #YBNLRaised songs to recognise Olamide’s contribution to the music industry. The addition of “Festival Bar,” a song by Davolee, to the playlist, upset the singer.

Later, he tweeted MTV Base to express his displeasure with having his name appear beside anything relating to Olamide. An Olamide fan tried to interfere and got dragged by Davolee, alongside the YBNL boss as he said they are both mad.

Lyta

Olamide discovered Lyta while he was out on the streets. During his time with the label, he dropped the hit singles “Self Made” and “Time,” both of which featured Olamide, on September 19, 2018. He arrived at YBNL a little before Picazo, Yomi Blaize, and Fireboy DML.

However, following rumours that he was leaving YBNL earlier in the year, he finally appeared on Naijaloaded TV to announce the end of his mixed association with YBNL. He stated during the interview that despite receiving between 50,000 and 80,000 Nairas for performances, the label never provided him with a written contract.

He said, “I don’t have any deal with YBNL or Olamide. Olamide saw me on the street and helped me, I don’t have any written contract with him… YBNL and Olamide with always be part of my story. God bless Olamide, thank you for everything. No love lost.

“Yes, I was getting benefits. The used to pay me for shows. Sometimes 80k, 60k to 50k. But when I dropped my songs, ‘Temi’ and ‘Selfmade,’ I didn’t get anything.”

Olamide also responded and claimed that YBNL has a promotion calendar that Lyta was unwilling to follow. When other artists started getting their shine, the rapper claimed Lyta became unhappy. So, to avoid “bad energy” Olamide claims he unfollowed Lyta on Instagram.

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Temmie Ovwasa

Temmie Ovwasa, also known as YBNL Princess, is a singer and songwriter from Nigeria. In August 2015, she signed to a record deal with the Olamide-owned record label. She left YBNL in 2020 due to a disagreement with Olamide.

Temmie recently accused Olamide of placing her in a box while she was still signed to YBNL on social media. Temmie claims that Olamide transported her from Ilorin to Lagos at the age of 18, gave her a platform, and then rejected every event and offer she received.

Additionally, she disclosed that the YBNL leader confined her in his home and forbade her from releasing music.

The controversial singer was actually replying to a fan who asked if she was still in touch with Olamide.

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