Chike returns with new single ‘Wetin Dey’

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.