Nigerian powerhouse vocalist Waje has opened up about her uncredited contribution to one of the biggest Afrobeats anthems of the 2000s, P-Square’s 2007 smash hit, “Do Me.”
Speaking during a recent episode of The HonestBunch Podcast with Daddy Freeze, the singer stunned fans when she revealed that she was the female voice behind the iconic chorus that helped make the song a continental hit, yet, she never received a single dime for her work.
“I didn’t earn a dime from P-Square’s ‘Do Me’,” Waje said. “Imagine being in Onitsha market and you start telling people, ‘That’s my voice!’ every time the song is played and they’re looking at you like, ‘Who are you?’ They didn’t believe me.”
At the time, Waje whose real name is Aituaje Iruobe was still an emerging artist trying to find her footing in the industry. Her powerful vocals, however, became instantly recognizable to music lovers across Nigeria, as “Do Me” dominated radio charts and dance floors throughout Africa.
The hit track appeared on P-Square’s third studio album, Game Over, which solidified the duo’s reputation as one of Africa’s most successful pop acts. The group, made up of twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye, delivered a series of blockbuster hits during the 2000s, including “Bizzy Body,” “Roll It,” and “No One Like You.”
Despite her unforgettable contribution, Waje disclosed that she was neither credited nor featured in the song’s music video reportedly because she didn’t have a passport at the time the video was shot abroad.
While the revelation reignited conversations about uncredited collaborations in Nigeria’s music industry, many fans have expressed renewed respect for Waje’s role in shaping one of the most memorable pop records in Afrobeats history.
P-Square, who split in 2016 over personal and managerial disputes, briefly reunited in 2021 before once again pursuing solo careers. Meanwhile, Waje has continued to thrive, becoming one of Nigeria’s most respected vocalists with hits like “I Wish,” “Coco Baby,” and “So Inspired.”
Her revelation adds a reflective note to Nigeria’s evolving music industry, a reminder of the many unsung heroes whose voices helped define an era.
