Chike has mastered the art of the “situationship” ballad, and his new single Wetin Dey is another arrow in his quiver of heartstrings. The title, a ubiquitous Nigerian phrase meaning “What’s up?” or “What’s happening?”, is flipped here into a query of emotional standing. Chike uses his signature blend of highlife guitar licks and soulful R&B vocals to ask the questions that usually go unspoken in complicated relationships.
The track opens with a gentle, finger-picked guitar melody that immediately signals a “Boo of the Booless” vibe. Chike’s vocal performance is crystal clear, dripping with the kind of earnestness that has made him a favourite for wedding first dances and heartbreak playlists alike. He navigates the Pidgin lyrics with a poetic grace, turning street slang into a lover’s plea. The production is minimal, allowing his voice to carry the weight of the narrative.
Wetin Dey feels like a check-in. It’s casual on the surface but loaded with subtext. Is he asking about the state of a romance, or perhaps offering a weary commentary on the state of things in general? That ambiguity is Chike’s sweet spot. It’s a track that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt stuck in limbo, waiting for an answer that might never come.
Listen to Wetin Dey here.
