By Ogungbayi Adeyemi S. | adeyemi@ddnewsonline.com
Editor, DDNews |
Multi-award-winning Nigerian artist Amb. Willie Workman Oga, a seasoned journalist, filmmaker, actor, and conscious musician of Idoma heritage from Otukpa in Benue State, has released two inspiring new singles that are already creating waves across the continent.
Titled “Awake Africa” (on Salvage beats) and “Love Without Conditions” (on Solid beats), the tracks blend reggae, soulful melodies, and powerful message-driven lyrics. They reflect Workman’s signature style of using music as a vehicle for awakening, unity, peace, and unconditional love.
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In “Awake Africa”, Willie Workman delivers a passionate anthem urging Africa to rise, rebuild, rethink, and unite:
“Awake Africa, Arise Africa It’s time to rebuild, It’s time to rethink United in peace, that’s the way to go No more divisions, no more wars”
The song celebrates Africa’s resources, talents, and blessings while calling for courageous leadership and an end to manipulation. From the Sahel north to the West Coast, it paints a vivid picture of a continent reshaping itself at dawn. Workman’s energetic delivery, complete with ad-libs like “uuh uuh,” “woyo Africa mother land,” and “Comide comide comide,” gives it a vibrant reggae-rooted energy that calls listeners to action.
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The second single shifts to a heartfelt, spiritual ballad about boundless, accepting love:
“Love without conditions, that’s what you give No limits, no boundaries, just endless love so true You see the real me, flaws and all And still you choose to stand tall”
It’s a universal message of shelter, peace, and joy that resonates on personal, romantic, and humanistic levels. As a proud Idoma son, Willie Workman has always infused his work with cultural pride. According to the veteran artist, he personally nurtured the legendary Plantation Boiz for three years as their first manager when the duo first arrived in Lagos. He encouraged them to sing in the Idoma dialect style a distinctive harmonious, duet-driven approach rooted in Idoma traditions helping shape their early sound and success.
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Workman was also instrumental in the journey of their massive hit “African Queen,” collaborating closely with the iconic Nigerian producer OJB Jezreel (Babatunde Okungbowa), who produced many of the group’s early tracks. This partnership highlights Workman’s long-standing role as a bridge between Idoma cultural expression and mainstream Nigerian music.
A multiple award-winning filmmaker (known for The Widow’s Son, The Plastic Collector, and environmental documentaries) and conscious artist, Workman has appeared in over 28 Nollywood blockbusters and continues to use his platform for advocacy on humanity, the environment, peace, and African empowerment. His previous releases, including the acclaimed “Mother Nature,” have earned international recognition, including Europe Music Award nominations.
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Fans and supporters are already praising the timeliness of “Awake Africa” in 2026, a moment of renewed focus on African unity, self-reliance, and leadership. The tracks carry forward Workman’s lifelong mission: “Africa is rediscovering itself already… Africa Arise.”
The singles are expected to drop soon on major platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, etc.), with music videos and live performances anticipated to follow.
Willie Workman Oga remains a powerful voice proving that art can entertain, educate, and transform. As he sings: It’s time for Africa to awake, arise, and shine united in peace, powered by unconditional love and shared purpose.
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