Patoranking reunites with Olamide on new collaboration ‘Welcome To Lagos’
Nigerian singer Patoranking has released a new collaboration, “Welcome To Lagos”, featuring rapper Olamide, bringing the two artists together on a song for the first time in 10 years. The track arrived on Tuesday, November 10, through Amari Musiq.
Produced by Ctea, the song centers on Lagos, with Patoranking handling the melodic hook and Olamide delivering a rap verse. The chorus welcomes listeners to the city with the line “Welcome to Lagos, come party with the rich and famous.” At the same time, Olamide's verse references the money, nightlife and street culture associated with the state.
The release marks the first time both musicians have appeared together on a song since “Mama Aboyo”, which featured on Patoranking's debut album, God Over Everything, released in 2016. The album also included collaborations with Wizkid and Phyno.
Both artists have since released several projects. Patoranking followed his debut with Wilmer in 2019, Three in 2020, and World Best in 2023. Olamide, meanwhile, has continued releasing solo albums while building his record label, YBNL Nation, whose former signees include Fireboy DML and Asake.
“Welcome To Lagos” is the fourth single from Patoranking's forthcoming fifth studio album. It follows “No Jonze”, “African Soldier” featuring Jamaican singer Buju Banton, and “Shake That” featuring Ruger. The singer has not announced a release date or title for the album.
For Olamide, the collaboration arrives less than a week before the scheduled release of his 13th studio album, Time & Space, on November 16. He also recently announced his first headline concert at London's O2 Arena, scheduled for March 25, 2027.