AFRITUNES WK #74 - OVER DEM ORIGINAL COVER

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Good Morning Afritunes. I decided to do an original cover of Davido's (Nigerian Global Artist) Over Dem; from the album Timeless.
If you have listened to the original song, which I will add a link to watch on YouTube below, you'll likely understand why it was my choice for this week.

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The lyrics basically tells of how victory comes and how triumphant the artist is over all trials. Many may agree especially given the time in which the album made appearance. He lost his son. I decided to take this song and pour my frustration from the other day into it, at the same time affirming that it'll take more than just a few choice words to bring me down.

We all have had various experiences with people. People who come to you with a smile but plot evil behind you. In my lyrics, I try to dutifully convey my feelings:

E be final, where I come from no be pasta, if you look my fine face call me rascal, every other Friday I be Pascal

This line simply means, Their words or their mocks can't do anything because I already have a thick skin. I may look like a diva but I am relentless and can be ruthless when going after what I want. On the weekends, I let out my other side (the shameless tomboy) because the work I do, isn't diva friendly. I become the opposite of a woman when I need to. The part of me that most will never see is my feminine side. Why? It is my most vulnerable side. I only let it out to those I trust (with my life). It's Act like a Woman, Think like a Man all over again.

Pour water for my head, wet my body cool mind, I no fit come complain

This line is me saying that everyone has problems. What I do is do what brings me joy and forget about what the world is saying. It can be translated as Take a bath, make coffee and read a book.

I am a winner. This my mind e pass karashika. No defeat. Bring bridge I go break am. When I drop beat dem dey call me Rema, I dey kill am

I learned that all I need is within me. Ever since I fully understood that I am in full control of how my life turns out, it was movement at full speed. I cried when I lost my entire HBD savings but then I remembered the asset I have inside me. With deep sadness, I laid down to meditate and call my future. What do you know? The Mind is a powerful asset! Winch dey learn work for my side.

To me, the only thing between my dreams and I is myself. The day I begin to blame others for my failures is the day I become subject to people's opinion of me. Just incase you are wondering, I and Rema are namesakes. Lol.

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I be Deraa for life. If you read to this point, you're about to find out something you probably don't know. I improvised, inserting my name because my birth was an unusual one. My Mom and Dad (when they were still together) took my naming so serious, they embarked on a fast. They both got the same name for me; Divine Mercy. I came out of my Mom's womb smiling (she said she never even felt pain. She only knew she was in labour when the water broke).

However, The name Deraa is the shortened name for Chideraa (an Igbo name) which means What God has written, he has written. Yep! I am stamped alright!

I be Deraa for life simply means I can't be rid of that easily. They may take on Goliath's form but I have a fearless Tiger within me and she's not dormant! I was born to win and Win I shall!

The Instrumental was extracted using the Moises App. Thumbnail Image is mine and Designed on Canva.

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You should have been doing these last year!

Love it
I be Deraa for life
HBD it comes and it goes but yes you are the asset!
!DHEDGE
!LUV

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Hehehe. Yes. And thank you for always being my Number 1 🥹

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Absolutely never thought you sing so well like this...

You killed it.. Good Job

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This is amazing Deraa
I have never tried listening to that album sef.
Well done.
Lovely. I like how you made it unique.

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I'm really grateful. Thank you 😊

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This is most enjoyable because you are vibing so well over the song. You clearly enjoy it and it's contagious. You have very nice voice, also.

I know for myself that making this video is something. I like that you added the lyrics. No be beans work, too.

You're doing wella, Dera. I'm sitting patiently for the next one, again.

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Hahaha 😂😂🤣
Mee too waiting for the next oo 😂
She did great here

Let me look out for her previous covers🚶🚶🚶

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When it comes to music, I get lost! I really wanted to do something different with this but it happened like this. Hahah. I still love it. Thank you so much

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Awwwwww 🥰🥰🥰
I love and love this Deraa
I didn't want the song to end soon

I just saw your beautiful face again..so pretty this damsel 😍

I love your confidence and boldness while on the state. I love how you incorporated your name into the song
You killed it Deraaaaaaaa 😃😃

Good job my dear ❤️

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Thank you so much Nkem. Music does make me bold. Heheh

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I love the energy and attitude abeg!! You killed it patapata.

Please sing more often, na your calling be this oh.

Popped in from #dreemport.
#dreemerforlife.

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Abi ooo. I really hope. Na to blow carry my whaleness come hive😂

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This is a beautiful presentation from you, I love the fact that you analysed every lyrics of the song.

Thanks for sharing with us

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Thank you so much for watching! 😊

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I love your vibes and energy hehehe 🤭

You do well with this song
Well-done dear 😊

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So, Deraaa is this beautiful? My first time seeing your face. 😍
This song melt my heart as you sang it with vibe, enthusiasm and so lively.
This is really good. Your voice blends so well too.
I love that part, I be Deraa for life.... is it part of the lyrics or you added your name to personalize it?
That was awesome. Please, keep singing. You nailed it!

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I added my name and personlized it. That's what I did. Thank you so much Princess. I'm really grateful.

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Amazing and amzazing, woww!!
The explanation to each lyrics made it more valauble, You too sabi joor, clear road for that woman oo😂🤣

every other Friday I be Pascal

See line na🙌 Bad girl wey sabi

How far, you shaa need start de borrow us your nose o make we fit use the smell future😆

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Chisos! 😭🤧I don collect this evening. Lol. T

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Lol... what's good, I have been sitting and waiting for your reply all day 😅😂
hope you had a good day?

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I have been at work. That's why. Lol. Sorry. And I woke up not to long ago from exhaustion I'm night travel. Lol. I'm okay. I'm always on discord if you want to chat😂

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And here is me again on a second missionary journey from #dreemport 😃

This time around, I played the song again over and over with my kids... everyone enjoyed it
Thanks for blessing us with your voice today 🤗😇

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Thank you very much 🥺😊

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This is amazing Deraa, omoh I just dey smile as I dey look the video.

The presentation was cool and you nailed it. You are awesome dearie.

*I came through dreemport"

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Awww! My Georgie. Thank you a bunch!

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Hey dera, this is so very nice. Over dem all.
Aw far the stuff na.

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Well the stuff has been handled. Not the desired outcome but we still bless God

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You're a wonderful singer Deraa. I wonder what I'm waiting for now. I just dey look dey smile. Kept saying,"that's my girl" all through. Love your packed emotions and the zeal you're putting in. You're AMAZING!!!!💜🤗

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Thank you so much baby! And yes. What are you waiting for? I would love to see you sing.

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That'll be a really long while of waiting.😂

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I've not really taken time to listen to that song, usually hear it when it's been played.
You nailed it.

I want to start singing but I don't have the vibes to 😔

#dreemport #dreemerforlife

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What do you mean? You can do any how you like. Must not be my kind of vibe but you can find something that works for you. 😊

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There is one thing about your energy that is so unique walahi 🔥😫...

Where are you based 🙌

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Hey. Thank you ☺️ see as I'm blushing

I'm in Kaduna 😊

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thats what I am talking about, Afritunes is based so much on the vibes and gesture that comes with it and you were giving it 100 percent.
You delivered the song with the right attitude!

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Oh my Gosh!!! Ahh! Thank you so much. I really do love music. And Afritunes has to be the best thing that has happened to me this Year. Lol. Don't tell Ksam. His head will big 😂😂

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I was not surprised cus I was expecting your vibes on vibes again which you delivered brilliantly. 😃
Keep up these vibes biko, I really enjoy watching.
Nice cover 👍

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Thank you so much my gee. I really enjoyed rendering this and look forwaRd to more. Hehehehe.

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Arigattogozaimasu Buzzy!!

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Over them back to back, no be lie
Beautiful rendition ma 👍, e remain make u enter studio show ma
Nice cover

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Remain small make I enter studio but loooool. I will that later. Thank you so much 😊

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sabi girl, this was amazing...Deraa for life ⭐, I'm sure Davido would be proud when he sees this. I enjoyed this, giving us hits back to back Deraa. My fellow Davido fan 😊, I made a cover of another Davido song off his Timeless album (Away). Amazing cover 👏.

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Oh wow. Did you post it here?

Thank you so much 😊

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You're welcome dearie....Yes it's here on Afri-tunes, posted it early in the morning today

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You have a nice voice :) and a nice smile :) keep on belting out the tunes :)

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