Nigerian musician Oyindamola Johnson, who is widely recognized as Dammy Krane, has introduced a new musical offering titled 'REAL Vol. 1'. This title coincidentally matches a collaborative EP released by popular Afrobeats artists Asake and Wizkid.
The nine-minute collection of tracks became available on Thursday, coinciding with the launch of Wizkid and Asake's 'REAL, Vol. 1'.
The six-track EP includes songs such as 'Turbulence', 'Morayo', 'Champion’s Arrival (HaHaHa)', 'Mountain Down (W’s Alaye Datiemo)', 'Made in Lagos (Iskolodo Jogodo)', and 'My Healer (Like Dat)'.
Examining the EP's lyrics and song titles, it appears that Dammy Krane provides a pointed critique of the careers of Wizkid and his son while reflecting on contemporary trends within the Afrobeats community.
In 'Turbulence,' which also happens to be the lead track on the Asake and Wizkid EP, Dammy Krane expresses his readiness to stand his ground until his competitors reach a mutual agreement with him. He asserts, “If they release their work, I’ll release mine. I won’t back down until they do.”
The songs 'Morayo' and 'Made in Lagos' reference titles from Wizkid’s fourth and sixth studio albums. In 'Morayo', the artist reiterates his determination to persevere in his musical journey, while in 'Made in Lagos', he underscores his influence in the industry.
Dammy Krane emphasizes that he deserves recognition within the music landscape, highlighting contributions he has made to assist renowned artists like Mr Eazi and Olamide.
The track 'My Healer' also resembles a recent single by Seyi Vibez and Omah Lay, wherein Dammy Krane invokes one of Wizkid's well-known nicknames, 'Machala', and issues a warning to both him and Davido, concerning the potential repercussions of confronting him physically.
In 'Champion’s Arrival', which shares its title with the debut project of Wizkid’s son Boluwatife, Dammy Krane touches upon vital social issues that are often overlooked as people direct their frustrations towards the government.
Throughout his version of ‘REAL Vol. 1’, Dammy Krane seems to focus predominantly on personal conflicts with fellow artists rather than diving into other significant matters.
The song's lyrics evoke the style he was known for back in 2014, with minimal adjustment to align with the evolving tastes of the Afrobeats audience. The combination of rhythm and vocals detracts from delivering the intended message effectively.
This new release is not Dammy Krane’s first instance of leveraging the publicity of another artist's release. In 2025, he launched an EP that shared its title with Davido’s fifth album, rolling it out on the same day as Davido's project. He executed a similar tactic on July 11, 2025, debuting an EP that shared a title with Burna Boy’s release, 'No Sign of Weakness'.
This method continues to be a strategy for Dammy Krane, who has consistently attracted attention through controversial actions on social media aimed at his counterparts. His longstanding rivalries with Wizkid, which date back to 2016, and Davido, which began in 2014, remain prominent themes in his career.
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