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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@chriskoriginal]

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

[@firstclasssergeant1936]

@@laurawilliams4087 cry blood

[@wendychristabel6816]

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

[@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

[@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😂

[@NicholasGodday]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@timotoys]

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

[@damasfusion09]

I thought am the only one feeling it. But I like his humble personality and Soh-soh is definitely a hit and a timeless song

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@Balldad83]

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

[@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 😂😂😂

[@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

[@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 ♥️

[@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

[@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

[@vickyatieno9921]

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

[@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💀

[@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

[@MOHAMEDSAMA-ww4pm]

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

[@orfsmn1659]

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

[@dangeorge9883]

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

[@Ndeepah_m]

The way I relate to I'm a mess❤️😭

[@JEM3]

Big ups to the band and singers!!! 🙌🏽

[@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

[@screamjar6488]

Never heard of this man but im a fan now

[@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799]

You under a rock 🪨

[@NsibidiOshe]

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

[@dimegi1558]

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

[@sheilaajjie]

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

[@mischeveusme]

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

[@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.

[@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 !!

[@CarlaSophieMar]

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

[@nancykili4329]

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

[@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.

[@nitro_sa]

Soso❤️

[@sherif8298]

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

[@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❤️

[@Delighttonyoutube]

I like the drummers face while he’s playing

[@thomasstewart280]

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

[@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

[@sohoblue2]

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

[@coryhayford6216]

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

[@joshuamoyo-sq8vx]

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

[@mmulongo]

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

[@Chinelo_nwadiuzor]

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

[@SENSEi_TDB]

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

[@etiennedufresne-k2k]

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

[@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! ❤

[@lilalou3765]

I love this artist so much, cuteness overloaded 😊

[@justjoelig]

Ghana to the world!!

[@magicalmysterymix]

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

[@thatgirrljess]

I love the fact he introduced his band in the beginning seems like a beautiful altogether band. Also him being interactive with his audience wow. Omah lay just brings nice energy when performing.

[@ShareReachCommunity]

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

[@duzzyspiritual1443]

All my favorite Omah lay music in one video..

[@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,,,🖕🖕

[@AKOTOASARE]

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

[@TheBeardandKD]

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

[@Hey_me]

One artist I love so much.

[@thickivicki89]

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

[@moedub6938]

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

[@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!

[@Dumogu2031]

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

[@lucykarambugito3643]

Please Keep Singing for me to live Long Omah lay💜💜

[@EJAYJEMI]

I love his introvert ness and originality! always loved his music always will. amazing performance!

[@khalilakanu]

❤ I Love Omah Lay

[@josh0833]

This dude is so talented. Boy Alone is beautiful. I love that album.

[@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!!!

[@ibrahimabarry7112]

How much I love this

[@clariovaldo9221]

J'adore. Omah Lay à fait le truc.🔥. Ce live est une pure merveille

[@tonytooshort]

Criminally underrated.

[@dabereuko6140]

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

[@dmedilicious8488]

After watching this, i think Nigerian music producers and mixers need to be given 70-80% of what the artists make

[@adrien1623]

Bc of one Nigerian artist? If that happens the artists will barely make any money.

[@pocola.stones]

Bro let me tell you something see this song is less about the actual voice but the emotions and communicating that emotions to the audience I understand omah lays voice is not world class but their or other reasons why we resonate with his music not just the voice

[@adjekumb.footbalhighlight2910]

I love every bit of this performance

[@ThsGuyhazapenus]

This performance was so authentic. I love it! I love being a Nigerian and this made me so PROUD!

[@tiza8339]

let pray for this guy he is really going through alot

[@michellkristensen6827]

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

[@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 💕

[@dee24874]

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

[@luciemarcolongo1440]

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

[@JustMe_JustHere]

Honestly I think he did a great job, he doesn’t sound bad at all. You can feel the rawness in his voice and he DOES sound amazing. The band and the background singers also did an amazing job. His songs have so much deep meaning in them, the lyrics are emotional and you can hear these emotions.

[@vendulaalomoge2364]

I love this guy, nothing but hits! 🔥🔥🔥 You can feel and hear the emotion in his voice 🥹

[@amakaella1851]

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

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

I just received some terrible news today. When I heard Omah Lay sing "I'm a mess" I felt that in my soul to the core. Thank you for this. I really need to hear to this right now. May everyone reading this be blessed.

[@pierrew1532]

Strength to you bro 🙏🏻

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

@@pierrew1532 much appreciations. Thank you

[@rayjohnson6927]

I wish you peace ❤

[@AzadiEvents]

Much love from America! Stanley, you keep the Light propelling you forward, brother. Never stop!

[@10t0esdown]

What a talent, another banga! Everyone commenting on Omah's voice, the boy on that cognac, and in the cold.. of course his voice isn't going to be warm right away. He warms up though, started to really get that energy at the end. Rema next!!

[@anthonyhooverel5124]

Emmanuel Hallelujah 🙌 ONE LOVE THANK YOU FREEDOM ASAP AMEN

[@sheilaajjie]

I love you Omah Lay. Forever my fave 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@leonardoaugustomambero3653]

One love NPR music to bring live music. Good performance Omay lay I really liked to listen you in tiny desk, From Mozambique#🇲🇿🇲🇿

[@honourlulu5562]

I feel Nigerian artists need to start working more on their artist development especially as they get more famous globally

[@dee24874]

Amen! They need to lay off from the autotune!

[@superjay14]

@@dee24874Every artist has autotune on their record. Nigerian artist use it in excess tho.

[@JeanSampson87]

Most lyrically gifted afrobeats artist of his generation.

[@leeleeg7700]

Omah Lay is part of my everyday genre along with other artists from Nigeria. He's an amazing singer with a meaningful message! Sending 🤎🖤🤎 & 💫💫 from Oakland, California

[@GreenHitRecordsMusic]

Thx for supporting and appreciating African artists! So much beauty for the world 🌎

[@ExitOnTheInside]

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