Oh, What A Feeling to be Lodù’s Lover 

Fewer Yoruba words of endearment capture how much a woman loves and adores her man than the timeless phrase “Olowo Orimi”. When the phrase is deployed, it makes a man’s head swell, his knees weak, and his loins awaken.

So when rising Afro-Soul singer Lodù rolls out the finest Yoruba masculine Orikis ( panegyrics) on her brilliant exploration of folk, jazz, and soul, it leaves listeners wondering how beautiful it must feel to be Lodù’s lover. 

Released just in time for the 2026 Valentine’s Day celebration, ‘Olowo Orimi’ is a smooth mid-tempo record that rides on fine writing that pays homage to Yoruba poetry and culture. The lyrics draw from Oriki, which generations of women have deployed to praise their lovers, and her delivery, down to the intonation, captures the cultural essence and beauty of each word.

Some of the greatest love songs share a common theme: the honest expression of a love so consuming and beautiful that it can only be expressed through an honest appreciation of the one whose presence, words, and touch inspire such feelings.

Lodù scores a beautiful love song that finds identity in timeless cultural essence and artistic expression, through a delectable blend of warm soul and breezy jazz elements that gently beckon lovers onto the dance floor.

Lodù’s artistry embraces a stretch of Nigerian music history with writing and delivery that have inspired generations of artists across different eras of the country's rich musical ecosystem. Some listeners will spot Asa’s folk writing, Lagbaja’s Afropolitan Jazz feel, while older listeners may spot some similarity with the great Lijadu Sisters. 

‘Olowo Orimi’ comes from an artist who has found beauty in music through soulful melodies, impressive penmanship, and an embrace of a cultural identity.

Her vocal strength shines on her 2024  R&B record ‘Baby,’ and her desire to fly her cultural flag is unmistakable on the 2025 Yoruba folk record ‘Ifemi.’ These songs tell the story of a singer who can express the feeling of love in the most beautiful, consuming, and relatable fashion, such that she leaves you wondering, “oh what it must feel like to be Lodù’s lover.” 

The ability of her music to speak to a diverse audience stems from years of honing her skills, from her formative years in the church to her academic pursuit of musical excellence in the UK, where she studied classical music.

She’s not just a vocalist; she is a complete sonic architect, producing and arranging all her own vocal productions. Her music seamlessly blends Afrocentric Sounds, Jazz, and pop elements with deeply personal narratives, and her dynamic stage presence has earned her high-profile performance slots.

She has toured the UK with Grammy-winning Drummer Steve Gadd, performing aboard Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Yacht Britannia, and opening for Roddy Ricch and Lil Durk, among many other stars.

Lodù’s music is a journey through soul, sonic sounds rooted in heritage and shaped by experience. The striking cultural presence in her sound and her ability to craft soulful records that bring together different types of listeners under the same roof are defining factors that will inevitably set her apart, even as she continues on a beautiful journey to make a name for herself.