“Dilemma” serves as a crucial turning point on ATONEMENT, providing the first outright Afrobeats groove after a trio of introspective ballads. The track immediately transports the listener from a quiet space of self-reflection to the dance floor, demonstrating Godwin’s versatility and paying homage to his West African roots.
Produced by KitschKrieg, the track is vibrant and playful, utilizing pulsating log drums and playful percussion that lock into an immediate, head-nodding rhythm. This energetic backdrop is perfectly paired with the song’s theme: the delightful, confusing, and often frustrating uncertainty that comes with a new or complicated romance.
Godwin injects the track with charm, weaving conversational Yoruba phrases like, “Omoge wa now, no dey do like this,” which translates to a playful plea for the girl to stop complicating things. This mixing of language and smooth melodic delivery turns a common romantic trope—the push-pull of a relationship—into something sincere and textured. “Dilemma” is pure, sun-drenched Afropop that proves even relationship problems can feel joyful when you’re moving to the right beat.
Dilemma
by Godwin
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