BOJ And Ajebutter22 Reunite For New Single, Time Of Our Lives
By Emmanuel Daniji
Alté pioneers BOJ and Ajebutter22 are back together, returning to the creative space that helped establish them as two of the defining voices of Nigeria’s alternative music movement.
The duo has reunited for a new joint release, Time Of Our Lives, created alongside their creative unit of the same name. The record marks another chapter in a partnership that has produced some of the most memorable collaborations in the Alté scene, including their iconic collaborative tapes Make E No Cause Fight.
This time, BOJ and Ajebutter22 bring that familiar chemistry into a more laid-back setting, creating a smooth soundtrack for Lagos nightlife, late-night conversations and the increasingly influential chill-out culture surrounding the city.
Time Of Our Lives is built around the understated Alté sound the two artists have long been associated with. The production is deliberately minimal, relying on soft, syncopated drum patterns, warm electric piano chords and a gentle rolling bassline to create a relaxed mid-tempo groove.
There is nothing overly complicated about the production, and that is part of its appeal. The song gradually settles into its rhythm, giving it the feel of music made for a private beach gathering, a rooftop lounge or one of those Lagos nights where the plan is simply to enjoy the moment.
Lyrically, the song embraces exactly that mood.
Time Of Our Lives is a playful celebration of leisure, romance and living life without unnecessary pressure. Ajebutter22 slips comfortably into his familiar conversational rap style, delivering witty observations around fashion, modern relationships and Nigerian pop culture.
BOJ, meanwhile, provides the soulful contrast with his recognisable raspy vocals, gliding through the hook and giving the record its melodic centre.
The chemistry between both artists remains one of the song’s biggest strengths. Neither tries to overpower the other. Instead, Ajebutter22’s laid-back rap and BOJ’s effortless melodies complement each other in the way they have done across their earlier collaborations.
For fans who have followed the Alté movement from its formative years, the reunion carries a sense of nostalgia without sounding stuck in the past. Time Of Our Lives revisits a musical language BOJ and Ajebutter22 helped popularise while giving it a fresh setting for today’s listeners.
Their partnership has always been built around an easy understanding of each other’s creative instincts, and the new record once again demonstrates why the combination has remained so distinctive.
Time Of Our Lives ultimately feels like a reminder of the uncomplicated pleasure at the heart of the Alté sound: good music, good company, good energy and no unnecessary stress.
With BOJ and Ajebutter22 back in the same creative universe, the record gives listeners another reason to revisit a partnership that has played an important role in shaping Nigeria’s alternative music culture.
