The journey began in , when Nigerian artist CKay (Chukwuka Ekweani) was in his living room around midnight. Wanting to express feelings for a girlfriend, he crafted a beat and freestyled a chorus of wordless "ah-ah-ah" hooks.
: CKay originally intended to add "real" lyrics to the chorus the next morning, but after waking up and listening to the recording, he realized the improvised placeholder was "fire" exactly as it was. The Bootleg That Changed Everything Love Nwantiti Feat Dj Yo U0026 Axel Remix
: "Love Nwantiti" is a phrase from the Igbo language of southeastern Nigeria, literally translating to "small love" . However, the song paradoxically describes a love so intense it feels essential, like oxygen. The journey began in , when Nigerian artist