Alté pioneers BOJ and Ajebutter22 reunite on “Time Of Our Lives,” stepping back into the shared creative universe that produced “Make E No Cause Fight” and defined an era of alternative Nigerian music.
The reunion does not feel forced or nostalgic. Both artists pick up exactly where they left off – the chemistry between them runs deeper than a calculated collaboration between two names trying to recreate past glory. Ajebutter22 delivers his trademark deadpan conversational rap, moving through observations on high fashion, modern dating, and Nigerian pop culture with the kind of laid-back wit that made him irreplaceable in this scene. BOJ then provides a raspy, soulful hook that glides over the instrumental with complete ease. So the contrast between them creates the record’s personality without either artist having to work hard at it.
The production leans on the minimalistic alté bounce they helped invent. Soft syncopated drum loops, warm electric piano chords, and a gentle rolling bassline build a mid-tempo atmosphere that immediately transports you somewhere relaxed and private – a rooftop session rather than a club. Because “Time Of Our Lives” is not trying to compete with street records or dancefloor anthems. It occupies the sophisticated end of Nigerian music that does not get enough attention even though it built the foundation for everything that came after it.
The writing stays deliberately light – leisure, romance, and living without unnecessary stress. But the cultural observations underneath the surface are sharper than they first appear. That layered quality is exactly what the BOJ and Ajebutter22 creative unit has always delivered.
Stream “Time Of Our Lives” and tell us – does this reunion remind you why alté will never go out of style?
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