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AJIGIJAGA

Posted by eclectictope on December 8, 2015

So my friend and not so little brother Tolani who earlier in the year released a single titled The World is back with another one called Ajigijaga. Lol. I love the title. Makes me want to head butt someone. hehehe.
Anyway you better go on and download the music and support him. I am not joking. I am watching you.

When he starts to get the big awards and all I will not give you free tickets to his shows. I will not let him follow you back on social media either. No, you will not famz us, except of course you download the music right now.

Come on now, go on. #Ajigijaga

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