RUNDA’S ‘CHILD OF GOD’ FUSES SPIRITUALITY, WEALTH, AND LEGACY
Born Oluwapelumi Olorunda in Lagos’ bustling Agege district, Runda’s journey from a shy high school poet to Nigeria’s most compelling independent voices is a story of grit and grace. Raised in a community where opportunities are scarce, he found solace in music, starting as a rapper at 16. Years of refining his craft, rooted in storytelling and melodic innovation, led to his breakout debut Runda EP, 2023 EP “Beautiful Lies”, and multiple singles.
Now, he’s back with a bold new chapter: his single “Child of God.” “Child of God” merges the sacred with the streets, blending Afropop rhythms, Yoruba wisdom, and Lagos’ relentless energy.
Produced by Krizbeatz, with catchy guitar accents by Fiokee, Runda celebrates his dual identity: a spiritual heir and a dreamer chasing success. Lines like “Seeking your child support” (a plea for divine favour) clash playfully with boasts of ambition (“Like a tsunami, Lionel Messi”), framing faith as the engine of triumph. The track’s heartbeat is its chant—“Child of God!”—a declaration of pride in Afro-Christian heritage, while references to “Aston Martin” and “Aje” (wealth in Yoruba) bridge cultural tradition and modern aspiration.
At its core, the song redefines faith as a force for tangible change. Runda channels Christ-like resilience (“Carry my cross”) but refuses to separate spirituality from prosperity. “All the blessings put am for my body,” he sings, turning prayers into manifestos for material and social victory. It’s a record for the Nigerian dreamer: the believer who fasts for miracles yet hustles to feed their family, who sees Sunday service and Sunday Funday as two sides of the same blessing. With “Child of God,” Runda doesn’t just ask for heaven’s favour; he claims it, weaponising faith to rewrite his destiny.
“Child of God” is now available on all streaming platforms.
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