Johnny Drille continues his streak of being the resident hopeless romantic of the Nigerian music industry with Last Forever. Johnny Drille leans into his usual soft side of life with this acoustic-leaning ballad. The track is a stark, beautiful reminder of his roots in Afro-soul, featuring intricate guitar fingerpicking and his signature, velvety-smooth delivery that makes every word feel like a whispered secret.
The essence of Last Forever is exactly what the title suggests: an ode to eternal love and the vulnerability required to sustain it. Unlike the high-energy dance tracks currently dominating the airwaves, Johnny Drille’s latest offering is a breath of fresh air for those looking for substance and emotional depth. It’s a wedding-ready anthem that captures the essence of commitment, delivered with the sincerity that has made him a fan favourite for nearly a decade.
Production-wise, the song is clean and uncluttered. Johnny Drille often produces his own work, but Last Forever is produced by the prolific hands of Don Jazzy. The subtle use of strings toward the climax of the song elevates it from a simple folk tune to a cinematic experience, showcasing his evolution from a bedroom singer-producer to a sophisticated composer.
The reception for Last Forever has been positive, particularly among his dedicated Drillers fanbase. It’s the kind of song that finds its way into the quiet moments of people’s lives, healing, reflecting, and celebrating love. In the landscape of 2026, where the fast sound is king, Johnny Drille remains a master of the slow, proving that some things, like good songwriting, really do last forever.
Listen to Last Forever here.
