Ayra Starr – Sability Lyrics
Intro
London (London)
Verse 1
E n lę oh
Greet everybody for here oh
Padi jo shey shey pęlę oh
Mo ti so funwon tęlę oh
Belle oh
Deliver like I get belle oh
Dem say I dey go cele oh
Dem say I dey go cele oh
Pre-Chorus
Espiritu Fortuna
I go make you jo dada
Shey you getty the power
Sweety passy amala ketu
Shinji Kagawa
Jesu kristi loba wa
Got them falling yakata
You know as e sabi girl dey do
Chorus
Sabi oh, oh-oh (Come on, come on)
Sabi oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Sabi oh, oh-oh (Come on, come on)
Sabi oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (Oya na)
Verse 2
Oni reason
Oni reason why dem dey call me oloyin
While you beefing, I’m still lеading
Kill anything I no fit miss
You no go fit in my shoes
High fashion, Jimmy Choo
Wanna sip some jin and juice
Tomorrow will bе okay
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Pre-Chorus
Espiritu Fortuna
I go make you jo dada
Shey you getty the power
Sweety passy amala ketu
Shinji Kagawa
Jesu kristi loba wa
Got them falling yakata
You know as e sabi girl dey do
Chorus
Sabi oh, oh-oh (Come on, come oh)
Sabi oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Sabi oh, oh-oh (Come on, come on)
Sabi oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (Oya na)
Outro
Espiritu Fortuna
I go make you jo dada
Shey you getty the power
Sweety passy amala ketu
Shinji Kagawa
Jesu kristi loba wa
Got them falling yakata
You know as e sabi girl dey do
FAQs About Ayra Starr’s hit “Sability”:
What does “Sability” mean?
The title is a play on “sabi,” Nigerian Pidgin for “knowing,” “skill,” or “being knowledgeable.”
In the song, Ayra Starr describes herself as the “sabi girl with the ability” to captivate and lead, blending confidence with charm.
Which languages are used in the lyrics?
Ayra mixes English, Nigerian Pidgin, and even a few Yoruba phrases, delivering a vibrant and locally rooted flow.
Lyrics like “Espiritu Fortuna” and references like “Shinji Kagawa” add playful spiritual and cultural layers.
What’s the song about?
It’s essentially a self-empowerment anthem – Ayra asserts she’s going to shine and make others groove (“jo dada”), thanks to her inner strength and vibes.
She backs it with swagger: “While you beefing, I’m still leading… You no go fit in my shoes.”
Is there a sample used in “Sability”?
Yes! The track samples Awilo Longomba’s “Coupé Bibamba”, adding a nostalgic Afropop flair.
That hook ties Ayra’s modern swagger with a classic celebratory beat.
How did the song perform commercially and critically?
Released on 10 February 2023, it debuted at No. 1 on Nigeria’s Official Top 100, marking Ayra’s fourth chart-topping single
It was later featured on Barack Obama’s 2023 summer playlist and ranked among OkayAfrica’s Best Afrobeats Songs of 2023