| Cover | Bad Gang.jpg |
|---|---|
| Artist | Ajebutter22 featuring Falz |
| Album | What Happens in Lagos |
| Released | April 15, 2016 |
| Recorded | 2016 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:44 |
| Label | Jungle Entertainment Ventures |
| Writer | Akitoye Balogun · Folarin Falana |
| Producer | Studio Magic |
| Chronology | Ajebutter22 |
| Prev year | 2016 |
| Next year | 2016 |
"Bad Gang" is a song by Nigerian rapper and singer Ajebutter22 featuring Falz. It was released on 15 April, 2016 as the lead single from Ajebutter22's second studio album What Happens in Lagos.[1] The track was produced by Studio Magic.[2] The song was nominated for Best Street Hop Artiste of the Year at The Headies,[3] as well as Best Afro Hip-Hop Video at the Nigeria Music Video Awards.[4]
Composition and release
"Bad Gang" featuring Falz, was released on 15 April 2016.[5] The track continues Ajebutter22's conversational style, combined with Falz's satirical delivery.[6] It is built on a mid-tempo Afrobeats production with minimal instrumentation and a mix of English, Nigerian Pidgin, and Yoruba.[7]
Music video
On July 6, 2016,[8] the music video for "Bad Gang" was released on YouTube, which was directed by King Davies. The video opens with a skit from comedian IamKanmi who says,[9] "Daughter, daughter… what is all this I’m hearing? I hear that you're now a ring leader—engineer carry over? Wait, wait… no wonder you used to say, 'Daddy, my favourite refreshment is palm wine and shawarma'".[10] The video also features cameo appearances from BOJ and his sister, Taymi B.
The music video takes a narrative and humorous approach, where both Ajebutter22 and Falz appear as professors of a university. In this case, their interactions with students who exhibit behaviors that reflect the song's theme of peer pressure and alternative living are captured.[11]
When the music video was uploaded on YouTube and other digital platforms, it helped to popularize the song. It is noteworthy that the music video closely matches the tone of the song, especially through its humorous undertones.[7]
Accolades
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Headies | Best Street Hop Artiste of the Year | |
| 2016 | Nigeria Music Video Awards[12] | Best Afro Hip-Hop Video |
References
- ^ Tomi (2016-04-15). "Music: Bad Gang : Ajebutter Ft. Falz". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ^ "Ajebutter 22 - Bad Gang ft. Falz (Prod. By Studio Magic)". 2026-02-03. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ^ Oludolapo Adelana (9 November 2016). "Full list of nominees for the 2016 Headies Awards". YNaija. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^ Salihu, Idoko & Augoye, Jayne (November 16, 2016). "NMVA 2016: Dbanj, Aramide, Wizkid top nominee list". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ^ "New Music: Ajebutter22 feat. Falz – Bad Gang". Bellanaija. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
- ^ Peter, Dennis Ade (2023-02-09). "Ajebutter22 Is a Connoisseur of the Good Life | OkayAfrica". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ^ "WATCH: Ajebutter22 ft. Falz – Bad Gang". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2016-07-08. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ^ Tomi (2016-07-07). "Video: Bad Gang: Ajebutter Ft. Falz". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ^ Nnabugwu, Richard (2016-07-10). "NET Premiere: Ajebutter22 ft Falz - Bad Gang". Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ^ Ajebutter22VEVO (2016-07-07). Ajebutter22 - Bad Gang (Official Video) ft. Falz. Retrieved 2026-04-11. – via YouTube.
- ^ Abumere, Princess (2016-07-07). "‘Bad gang’ ft Falz [Video]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ^ Sanusi, Hassan (2016-12-16). "2016 Nigeria Music Video Awards: See the full list of winners". Retrieved 2026-04-11.