Nigerian singer-songwriter Oberz brings the fun on “Pammy (Shokoyokoto),” another track off his “Love & Highnotes” EP.
After the intimate, trust-centered mood of “Confessor,” this one goes somewhere completely different. “Shokoyokoto” is street Yoruba slang that loosely translates to vibing, feeling yourself, or moving with energy – and that word alone tells you exactly what this record is about. Oberz isn’t sitting still here.
The production shifts gears into a brighter, more playful Afrobeats space compared to the EP’s quieter moments. The beat carries that infectious, bouncy quality built for head-nodding rather than reflection. Because the groove stays light and energetic, Oberz’s personality gets room to spill out naturally rather than being contained by a heavy instrumental.
His delivery here is looser and more playful than on “Confessor,” swapping vulnerability for charisma without losing the charm that makes his writing work. He’s clearly having fun with “Pammy,” and that energy transfers directly to the listener. Records that feel genuinely enjoyed during recording always hit differently on the other side.
Lyrically the song centers on a girl who moves with that particular energy – the kind of woman who commands attention in a room without trying. Oberz frames it with enough humor and warmth to keep it from feeling generic.
“Pammy (Shokoyokoto)” is one of those tracks that gets better every listen – have you added it to your playlist yet? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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