Osunlade Pres. Nadirah Shakoor - Pride (yoruba Soul Mix).wmv Apr 2026

The lyrics, written by Shakoor, serve as a mantra of self-empowerment. The song rejects external validation in favor of an internal, spiritual pride that transcends gender, race, and physical form. Self-Portrait: Osunlade - - Stamp The Wax

Released in on Yoruba Records, "Pride" is a collaboration between producer Osunlade and vocalist Nadirah Shakoor , one of his closest friends and a longtime collaborator who also worked with Arrested Development and Jimmy Buffett. The track is a core part of Osunlade’s Yoruba Records catalog, which is built on the philosophy of the Ifá religion . Osunlade, an ordained priest in Ifá, views his music as a "spiritual calling" rather than just a career, aiming to create honest reflections of the artist's spirit. Lyrical Analysis: The Empowerment of the Self OSUNLADE pres. NADIRAH SHAKOOR - Pride (Yoruba Soul Mix).wmv