Omah Lay: Tiny Desk Concert

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[@miracle1799]

Coool ❤ omahlay

[@stephaniejohn4078]

Nice one

[@georgemuriithi2303]

Nice 👍, enjoying it from Nairobi, kenya. Kindly You need bring souti soul from Kenya here 🔥🔥

[@babualiKe]

Not really! Omah Lay is enough!

[@ANDERSON-sx4nq]

Them two ladies in the background is gorgeous omahlay bro

[@yokulguy]

Tracks: 0:00 Bad Influence 2:35 Band intro 3:30 I’m a mess 7:14 Soso 9:50 Never forget 13:47 infinity 14:42 Bend you 15:17 Understand

[@ursulan4552]

J’ai mis du temps à comprendre 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂MERCI !

[@Bellestayready]

@@ursulan4552ถ้าคุณใช้จิตวิญญาณในการฟังเพลง คุณจะเข้าใจได้ทันที.

[@nasseralkhamis1874]

Legend

[@chibuikefrancis7581]

Legend

[@matheusarthurteixeiraleao3685]

Grazie fratello

[@albertlaccrey]

You guys need to bring SAUTI SOL out here. Hands down the best live performers in AFRICA

[@IronLadyAmber]

Flavour nabania, Dbanj, Tubaba, Burna boy are all great on stage too.

[@saididavis7697]

sure albert umengea broo

[@Chasemovement]

​@@IronLadyAmber don't forget CAVEMEN 📢📢

[@tream_tones_ent]

Sauti sol

[@Loraine_Muthoni]

They only bring Nigerians it seems, 3yrs and counting since we started to request for Sauti Sol

[@MaroEfifena]

He’s naturally very shy so seeing him like this is really commendable

[@abstraqtphilosophy7357]

An artist that can't perform live in a small room to live instrumentals and no effects ain't no artist at all. He's a charlatan

[@josh0833]

Extremely talented though. It’s extremely inspiring.

[@The_gear_head_]

This comment did not age well

[@garyhines9880]

@@josh0833extremely? Idk bout that he can barley sing well

[@garyhines9880]

@@EYEAM1NDY world tour = talent? Ok great so lil Pump, sexxy Redd and Ice spice are talented to then with that logic. Never said he don’t make good music and doesn’t deserve whatever he has. Just that this performance was the moment I realized he can’t actually sing very well and is not that talented. Nothing wrong with that

[@preciousdavid693]

You can actually feel and hear the emotion in his voice

[@GoodluckOnwuchekwa-fm2lg]

Ahh swr

[@mgma8677]

he out of tune....

[@santanefua]

@@mgma8677a little but he’s nervous

[@obazeeprosper3314]

I love Omah Lay to death and can sing most of his songs word for word but I feel like he needs a vocal coach for performances like this especially and on stage too. ❤ and light

[@gbubemia]

Most Nigerian musicians are like that. Burna Boy is exceptional live! Most of them depend on lip synching when performing live shows

[@9jalyricstube.143]

He needs coach Burna

[@yaababansimba5274]

@@gbubemia really ? I’m disappointed..

[@happinessimuetinyan4855]

This is Afrobeats and not R&B. Vocal coach is not required for this genre

[@firstclasssergeant1936]

@@gbubemia will you shut up. Go and listen to another music genre and leave afrobeat alone since you are perfect, nonsense !!

[@wendychristabel6816]

Even if Omah lay was just breathing, it’s everything for me Thanks!

[@chriskoriginal]

Wow Nigerians stay winning. NPR is a major platform. Love from Ghana

[@firstclasssergeant1936]

@@laurawilliams4087 cry blood

[@shamsideenetti]

Don't forget the Ghanaians behind the instrumentals 🙌🙌🙌, Love from Naija

[@mardiyaz4287]

I dont see anything wrong with this performance!! He sounds raw and great❤❤❤

[@David_hertz_keyz]

Sure and that’s what I respect 🫡 about the performance

[@esel2297]

1:22 that line was CLEAN

[@jessicafelix3379]

same here ,chilling straight fire

[@terradaktal8318]

Garbage Garbage performance

[@sleekism]

I'm not an expert but he seems to have good vocal potential, but he's not hitting those notes correctly and harmonically, i think a good vocal coach will take him there. He's still talented

[@aviringrid9871]

Sometimes it doesn't have to sound perfect. Just real, free, personal. Like on kids' playground during break. Thanks NPR for nicely Lay-ing this..

[@Zeekebuka]

Underrated comment.

[@shanelmmapula676]

If nigeria feels this performance is not good let them give us this guy in SA😅😅🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍💖💓

[@Lekanpourtout]

Lol una no fit see o 🤣🤣

[@Hoodie_kidd]

How much We dey sale😂

[@Navzy29]

The whole point of tiny desk is to hear the most authentic version of the artist, and Omah Lay represents that to perfection. ❤

[@tifesm]

thank you

[@timotoys]

❤ you can really hear Omah Lay has been through a lot. His voice is reflecting so much sadness ibut its beautiful.

[@LoveByLyn]

I was expecting a little bit more from him, but I love NPR for broadening their horizon with artists from different musical and cultural backgrounds. We appreciate the inclusion!

[@isildocumbane6694]

His musics are the sources of our expactance to see more, than this. I also expected a little bit more from him.

[@adeolaemmanuel9434]

A little bit more of what ? Him no try reach ?😂😂 nawa

[@kemetstudio2502]

I agree

[@ChinwubaChikwado-hi6cy]

I like him performance here

[@Towoawawabo8]

Mics and settings, not the best mic for a super star 😂😂😂

[@akeemshobukanla8356]

100% organic performance by one of the Best out of many from Naija, Africa. I adore you Omah Lay keep repping us,the world is yours to Take Over!

[@Jasmine-ji2lf]

This man is a raw and REAL talent. Where he comes from there’s no vocal coaches and vocal lessons. He saw his talent and worked hard to get out there and make a name for himself with what he has, what God just naturally gave him and clearly it has done well for him. Sometimes it’s the rawness and the emotion and that makes a song feel real. Not everyone needs to sound perfect for it to be enjoyable 🙏

[@mamiasieduwaa3407]

i couldn't agree more!!!! the guy clearly enjoys what he does n we love him for that❤️❤️

[@EYEAM1NDY]

so refreshing to see this comment yes girl 🩵 cause there’s a few mfs not understanding that in this comment section smh

[@KAPORALEE]

YES

[@sheriffamoo5495]

There are no vocals coaches in Nigeria?? Are you for real??

[@tobiokanlawon1562]

I'm sorry what? Do you even live in Nigeria? Who told you that there are no vocal coaches here? Please do not condescend.

[@vickyatieno9921]

I keep coming back to watch this performance, so much love from Kenya

[@infinityrobot]

SET LIST - Bad influence - 0:00 - I’m a Mess - 3:30 - Soso - 7:13 - Never forget - 9:51 - Medley: "Infinity," "bend you," "understand" - 13:46

[@cd.cd.cd.cd-cd]

nice...so he didnt do his biggest hit "Woman" I see

[@firstclasssergeant1936]

@@cd.cd.cd.cd-cd Woman is not his biggest hit. He have many better hit than woman

[@cd.cd.cd.cd-cd]

@@firstclasssergeant1936 I dont know if its technically his biggest hit but it seems to be the one that has become most mainstream/has most streams and views

[@antdan5787]

Thankyou

[@antdan5787]

​@@cd.cd.cd.cd-cd looks like so is the biggest of his hits worldwide.

[@alphonsinepoufong7217]

I love his voice, a deep voice, raw but melancholy, I love it! it's his signature, part of his identity, he doesn't necessarily need to have voice lessons, if you expected him to sing like Withney Houston it would be to want to transform him into something that he is not necessarily. It is because he has this voice that we took the two ladies behind with high-pitched voices to balance . Continue like this to give us Omah lay from you.

[@Mktrills]

Very authentic 100% loved it , it made me cry

[@MsMimso]

Omah Lay !!! Don’t listen to any bad comments That was raw and I loved it! seeing your true you made me love you more ♥️

[@Balldad83]

Afrobeats got the best voice constructors on earth. They make MAGIC

[@reddsolocupp]

TBH, it sounds like he has the case of the nervousness in his voice. My bro, Omah Lay is an amazing talent. I'm still with him ✊🏽🇳🇬

[@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799]

You think is easy to easy to with some strangers in a studio

[@josh0833]

Bro Is amazing

[@pemphomackie7727]

Exactly he was just shy , nervous

[@Missmini1255]

He is not nervous anything. This is he's real voice. You see them very well when no studio mix

[@Missmini1255]

​@@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799what are you saying. If you're a good musician it shouldn't matter who's singing with you. If they add studio mix now you won't know he was shy

[@thelma2084]

I was enjoying this so much, why did I read the comments lol. I don’t know this artist and I think this is great

[@thelma2084]

I’m going to need the Nigerians or whoever here to calm down with the complaints

[@daredaxx]

It’s a great concert. People just have made their judgment already from social media

[@alvinekotcho1402]

The pb is this is not very similar to what the actual song sounds like. His voice breaks, sometimes he's off. But yeah the performance is okay. But not to the level we're we have him as fans. I was very disappointed when I went to his concert. So I kinda expected this when I heard about the live song

[@magicalmysterymix]

Omah Lay’s music’s so refreshing!! This tiny concert’s a true gem 💎

[@Hey_me]

One artist I love so much.

[@dangeorge9883]

Guy is so unique. His sound is very authentic 👌. And he is a lyricist on 🔥

[@BenimanMusic]

This is the prime example of a talented artist who is finding his live voice! Check him out in a little bit he will improve and all those comments wont matter! These songs are very well put together Omah i see your big heart and the talented individual that you are! Thank you for this perfomance!

[@famousmwofficial8046]

And this comment is a prime example of hyping subpar talent just because it's someone from the same country/city/continent as you..

[@BenimanMusic]

@@famousmwofficial8046 🤣🤣

[@PoptheballoonDaily2]

​@@famousmwofficial8046🤣🤣🤣

[@stephenhumphrey8885]

He's quite good in live performance. I've watched a lot of his performances

[@JEM3]

Big ups to the band and singers!!! 🙌🏽

[@marilynseptember21]

This is really nice. Why did someone post saying his tiny desk was not good. Man did very well so did the singers and musicians. Happy for him.

[@sheilaajjie]

I just got reminded of how obsessed I was with’Bad Influence’ 😭😭😭💜💜

[@krissklaus1214]

Even if this performance was for 1 hour I'll still steam it Omah Lay is simply my Best All Time Artist in the World.. I can't get enough of "PURPLE SONG" from his debut album.. I Love You Omah Lay.. Keep winning

[@orfsmn1659]

Hello from Japan🇯🇵 Thank you for amazing music!!!

[@mischeveusme]

This man's music 🎶 I'm in love with all of it.

[@darlenemeans7896]

I've been listening to all omah lay songs on repeat non stop for the last 2 months. This is such a treat. My African brethren bringing soul music back to life. I am so thankful for this vibe.

[@Thewrldscallinized]

Yessir 🤞🏾

[@proudamerican4613]

African music has been therapy for Africans for many years. The world is just seeing it because of social media. Afrobeat and amapiano have been African therapy for over 1000 years. Technology and social media is showing and transporting African music to the world now. Enjoy it.

[@brandy1770]

SAME!

[@vukanihlophe6295]

Hes my number 1 now toppling Burna

[@kaybel5104]

He sounded fantastic. You have no idea what you are talking about.

[@Ndeepah_m]

The way I relate to I'm a mess❤️😭

[@CarlaSophieMar]

Thank you for introducing to Omah Lay, and his Afro-fusion music 🙂💛

[@sohoblue2]

Love this! I really enjoy hearing his real voice. Beautiful

[@mmulongo]

I appreciate you omah lay ..your songs are relatable and comfort me in my dark and light times🧿🧿🙏❤️

[@screamjar6488]

Never heard of this man but im a fan now

[@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799]

You under a rock 🪨

[@ShareReachCommunity]

Glad to find a fresh upload just 2 minutes uploaded.😊

[@sunshi9]

Never Forget still remains my favorite Omah Song ever. There is something it does to me I can’t just explain. 😢

[@chimavictory8793]

On God, that song is so beautiful. One the most beautiful song I've heard

[@erohdaniel4012]

I love never forget too❤️

[@NsibidiOshe]

I love the Drummer 🥰🥰💖💖🤗✨He's such a Vibe!😂🥰🤍🤗✨

[@justjoelig]

Ghana to the world!!

[@dimegi1558]

I rewatched this video and I say it is a great performance what else we want

[@shaquillebadman6249]

Big up to his producers and mixers. They are doing wonders because wow

[@Altcoindaily2]

Autotune simple

[@miebiomukoro1671]

@@Altcoindaily2 his voice on his songs doesn’t even sound like it’s heavily auto tuned.

[@YonelisaWambi]

Sounds trash bro

[@youtubecommentator6757]

Abomination. They really carried this TDC

[@preyebipupre4799]

It’s bursting my head💀

[@yellaninpoppin9919]

Discovered Omah during Covid in 2020 which lead me to Rema, Wizkid, and Kiz Daniel. Got me through so much. Looking forward to seeing what Omah has for Afrobeats future. Underrated.

[@thomasstewart280]

He's truly become one of my favorite artist lately .. Loved the vibe

[@vincentodima4112]

Please have a SAUTI SOL performance for once. Not just the best in Kenya but the entire world. Cheers!

[@collo2words]

I support hands down best live perfomance in The world and Africa

[@joshuamoyo-sq8vx]

My best artist omah lay♥️♥️♥️♥️ with love from Lusaka Zambia

[@MOHAMEDSAMA-ww4pm]

Omahlay you forever be my favorite artist in the world because i love your sound and the way you sing your songs

[@MuhammedSaleh-d6x]

Passion and hardwork beats talent ❤

[@thickivicki89]

I love this ❤️ so beautiful 🥰...the power of music 🎵🎶

[@etiennedufresne-k2k]

So so good to hear accoustic omah lay !!!!!

[@SENSEi_TDB]

This is so inspiring to watch! PH to the world!!!!

[@sherif8298]

Love from France and Algeria. ❤❤ Love the way Omah is singing, the women behind sublimate his performance

[@jamiekaclark6667]

I listen to I’m a mess at least 3x a day. I was hoping that’s this Tiny Desk will be on repeat. It failed to wow me but that’s okay Omah still gets love this way!!!

[@epereomins8971]

Love you so much dear!

[@lilalou3765]

I love this artist so much, cuteness overloaded 😊

[@RespectTheArt-RTA]

Never forget is that song.

[@alkahinat4558]

Gave me chills. The good type ✨

[@cyrillefaustin836]

I don't know why but for me , I expected Omah Lay to sound exactly like this. Maybe because, I know most artists always use Auto-tune. By listening to Omah Lay's songs, I imagined his voice to be about this in live. However, I think he'll eventually get better with time! And I wish him that.

[@enejimargaret9297]

Actually….

[@Daniel-rj5lb]

I agree. This is exactly how he sounds and that's his uniqueness

[@moedub6938]

Just natural ❤️💛💚 (me love it) Thank You for di message May you all stay bless

[@niascott1576]

@omah lay if your reading this I want u to understand that u have people who get that you are a human first. We Love your music and energy. Keep perfecting the craft. You’re fully supported 💕

[@ibrahimabarry7112]

How much I love this

[@AKOTOASARE]

The full Ghanaian instrumentalist section got me happy use who sabi do am❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dexbenne]

Omah Lay is beyond talented and his music is ethereal. I enjoy his timidness and humility. I love this concert and it’s perfect imperfections. 💛✨

[@josh0833]

Perfectly said. The humility is inspiring. His music is powerful

[@Delighttonyoutube]

I like the drummers face while he’s playing

[@shodapad07]

God bless him and give him Peace, and Joy! ❤

[@uchesamuel7147]

Didn’t expect my fav omah lay to sound this different live, don’t know if the live band didn’t do his vocals any justice or it’s mic. Please listen to Boy Alone to appreciate his talent

[@blacknoutproductions]

no man, this man /boy cannot sing. Big up to his producers though

[@in_finding_God]

😂😂😂😂

[@nubianzee5225]

YESSS they Didn’t Mix him well for Live …. 💯000! Did him dirty ❗️

[@nubianzee5225]

@@blacknoutproductions ✋🏾 Broo Shhhh He can Hold his own … This is not a good Live Mix andl Omah Lay producesses his own Shii his was even a producer before Artist 😂🤷🏾‍♂️ receive sense Guyyy

[@shaeakins2670]

​@@blacknoutproductions exactly

[@WalterBlack-e1b]

His confidence so pretty 🥰🥰

[@dee24874]

Next up...OXLADE ON NPR TINY DESK🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾( wishing on it).

[@michellkristensen6827]

Love his voice, his songs and lyrics ❤️he’s definitely refreshingly unique ❤️

[@TheBeardandKD]

Got chills like this was my first time listening to him, this was great to wake up to and hear, ❤.

[@Streve.]

Omah lay ❤ don’t change for anyone nor anything. Your good.

[@mattheuking1567]

I liked the way he introduced his Crew ❤️

[@soheejo5446]

Such a beautiful soul and voice. Beautiful vibes of the band and Omah! Shout out to y’all from Korea! ❤

[@janines134]

I think his nerves got the best of him but could also use vocal coaching but undeniably a TALENTED ARTIST!!!much love ❤. So many artists are good on studio tracks and struggle live. Give the man a break!!

[@naalynmusic]

Ikr not all artist sound that good live

[@jt-qb7gd]

"also use vocal coaching" n'importe quoi...Ça va pas la tête ?

[@anabaraonyebenjamin2779]

Totally agree

[@kaybel5104]

You have no idea of Afrobeat music so stop the patronising. He sounded fantastic.

[@enochyoung2524]

@@kaybel5104 you also have no idea about the sense she’s putting out.

[@ExitOnTheInside]

Esto hermano ha introducido mi a Musica AfroBeat , El Sonido es para Mi , Musica Hermosa - Thank You Omah Lay & DJ Dris ;)

[@robaroba6694]

This is so awesome. Can watch back to back.

[@danielabarros3686]

I feel your peace voice in my mind! Thanks for the good music. Kiss from Portugal :)

[@Chinelo_nwadiuzor]

The beats sent goosebumps all over me and his voice is different and amazing,a great performance! On repeat.

[@faithwanjku9265]

I love you omah lay you are the best I usually in my prayers because what you sing is so touching and loving, I love you in every song you sing you always involve your maker....God is in your side indeed, nothing or anyone can restrain his hand over you and your band

[@coryhayford6216]

Love you, omah!!! I love his band and singers. They are all amazing

[@adjekumb.footbalhighlight2910]

I love every bit of this performance

[@khalilakanu]

❤ I Love Omah Lay

[@Profitips]

So much ❤.

[@mothebaker1935]

It's my birthday today and this a FIREEE birthday present fr fr

[@trladams78]

Happy Birthday fellow Pisces 2/23!!!🤩🙌🏾💜💐🎂🎈🎁🥳🎊🎉❤️‍🔥🔥💫

[@justdevine864]

Happy Birthday fellow ♓️ 🐟

[@dereka4644]

Happy BornDay Pisces ♓️!!🎉🥳

[@renaedomckenley2087]

Happy Birthday 🎉

[@olaoweirenner4496]

Happy Birthday

[@Dumogu2031]

I just found out about this precious gem a month ago and here comes npr with this gift!!! I’m so happyyyyyy🎉

[@nancykili4329]

This is one of the best Afrobeat tiny desks. Omah is so talented. I love it when he sings live.

[@Damian-rt3rt]

This is beautiful

[@luciemarcolongo1440]

Love love love love love this band, this artist, masterpiece ❤

[@anthonyhooverel5124]

Emmanuel Hallelujah 🙌 ONE LOVE THANK YOU FREEDOM ASAP AMEN

[@MyBrichi]

Love his artwork. I can really related with his songs ❤🌹

[@pemba2668]

my husband made it to tiny desk 💙💙 so proud 🙏🏽

[@DVWMT96]

Omah Lay, way to go making it this far. S/O to DC & BMore Sisters can sing he pick the best backup singers. Keep on going!

[@dvsbeats7402]

The band is lit🔥 Great guitar sound! I’m extremely to see Omah here, hopefully we can have Wizkid, Rema, Oxlade, KiDi and Ruger as well 🙏🏾

[@hat880]

Wicked already has a tiny desk

[@dvsbeats7402]

@@hat880 i said Wizkid

[@aloymicheal2456]

Who is kidi please never heard of him ,

[@damathekid2545]

I felt like crying when he was performing "soso"😢😢❤❤ ...

[@Allthingswealth]

Me too it was terrible

[@angeloflap]

all of us... 🫠

[@raceabakalwa3171]

@@Allthingswealth you say what,,,🖕🖕

[@ayohaywhyzzle7891]

Lovely performance, I cant get enough.

[@dabereuko6140]

NPR let’s get Femi Kuti on here if we can. It’ll be such a treat

[@amakaella1851]

I really all his songs and can also sing most of them

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[@patriciamboya2741]

Just Bring Sauti Sol here

[@timothychinonso8770]

Have you had of cave man

[@bigboypascal]

Hi

[@aldeung8792]

1 9 0

[@roman_kay_]

Kesi ni eti ulete sauti sol...kwinished