Nigerian singer-songwriter Dice Ailes unveils Dicey Baba, an upbeat, self-assured track that marks the artist’s welcome return after over a year without new music.
Shasha Damilola Alesh, professionally known as Dice Ailes, has emerged from his musical hiatus with an infectious new single. Opening with a sample of Fela Kuti’s classic Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense, Dicey Baba is an upbeat blend of drums, rhythms, and periodic chants of the title phrase.
Before his 24-month hiatus, Dice Ailes had established himself as a rising star. He first broke onto the scene as a teenager in 2014, after he signed to the renowned label Chocolate City Music. His 2016 breakout hit Miracle then catapulted the talented artist into the spotlight. In the years that followed, Ailes continued building his reputation with city anthems like Alakori (2019) and Money Dance (2021), blending Afro-pop, hip-hop, and R&B into a distinctive style of his own. His most recent release before his break was Ladies First (2022), an EP which topped the charts.
In Dicey Baba, Ailes takes on a bold persona, portraying himself as a saving force to rescue listeners. He uses “teachers” as a metaphor for rivals in the music industry. With this new single marking his musical comeback, the still-youthful Ailes looks primed to pick up where he left off as an engaging hitmaker and live performer.
Produced by Sarmy Fire and Fadethevenom, Dicey Baba is available on all streaming platforms.