After months of silence and speculation, Rohees breaks his musical fast with “Many Things,” a powerful, soul-stirring confessional that may be his most personal track to date. The artist, who had been noticeably absent from the scene since late 2023, steps back into the light not with bravado, but with bruises, clarity, and battle-won truth. Drawing inspiration from the Akan concept of “Sankofa,” which emphasizes learning from the past to inform the future, the project weaves together narratives that resonate with navigating life’s complexities.
“Welcome to the Jungle, the land of Pride / You want me to save you, bro, I no be Christ” — an opening bar that sets the tone. This isn’t Afrobeats for the dancefloor; it’s a street sermon from an artist who’s been through the fire. The verses bleed vulnerability, peppered with sharp commentary on betrayal, mental health, isolation, and mortality. “Many many men don kpai kpai kpai / Water for my eye I don cry cry cry” is the kind of naked honesty we rarely hear from rising stars.
Interestingly, in Rohees’ absence, the Afro-Adura subgenre he helped establish has continued to gain momentum across Nigeria and beyond. His return with this raw, reflective track signals more than just a personal rebound; it raises the question of whether he’s coming to reclaim his rightful place as the genre’s torchbearer. The question is, can he dethrone Seyi Vibez, Barry-Jay, Five, and the others?
Still, while the lyrical rawness and personal weight are undeniable, the song would benefit from a more refined arrangement or sonic progression to match the emotional depth of its content. At times, the minimalist production borders on flat, failing to elevate the storytelling with dynamics that could have amplified its highs and lows. A subtle instrumental shift, perhaps even a guest vocal or live element, could have added that extra emotional crescendo to leave listeners truly gutted.
The production is haunting yet understated, allowing Rohees’ message to take center stage. A mellow beat with subtle strings and percussive shadows creeps in slowly, giving room for his storytelling to build. There’s no gimmick here, no distraction. Just the truth. And that truth hits hard.
What makes this record special isn’t just the pain; it’s the resilience. “I no fit compromise walai / If I compromise I die” is both an artistic statement and a personal declaration. Through every bar, Rohees reminds us that survival isn’t passive. It’s earned. And he’s earning it bar by bar.
He raps, “My flows generally, I dey get salutes / I dey give you give you good sound, I dey blow my truth.” That’s not arrogance—it’s a reminder. Rohees knows he’s good. He knows what he brings. But even the best fall. And this song feels like he’s reaching for a hand to rise again.
“Welcome to the Jungle” may be Rohees’ most compelling artistic statement yet. But to truly make the comeback we know he’s capable of, consistency must follow. A single song, even one this profound, can’t carry a return on its own. He needs to stay present, keep the honesty coming, and back it up with solid visuals, production elevation, and strategic collaborations (if not musically, then visually or culturally).
Still, there’s no denying this: Rohees is back—scarred, sharpened, and ready to reclaim his space. Let’s hope this isn’t a one-off outcry but the start of a new era for one of the most authentic voices on the scene.
