Kupe (song)

"Kupe"
Single by Modola featuring BhadBoi OML
Written2026
Released10 April 2026 (2026-04-10)
Recorded2026
Genre
Length2:14
Label
  • Base World Global
  • PG Records
Songwriters
ProducerOodun
Modola singles chronology
"No Stress"
(2025)		 "Kupe"
(2026)

"Kupe" is a song by Italian-based Nigerian singer-songwriter Modola, featuring Bhadboi OML, released on April 10, 2026, through PG Records under exclusive license to Base World Global. The song received mixed reviews from music critics. Commercially, it topped Boomplay Music's charts and charted on the TurnTable Top 100, Nigeria Top 200 Shazam chart, and Nigeria Top Radio songs charts.

Background and composition

Following the release of her ep New Light (2025) and its single "Talk", Modola announced the Single on March 26, 2026 confirming Bhadboi OML as a featured artist.[1][2][3] Prior to its official release, Modola shared preview of the song on social media. The track later gained attention on TikTok through the #KupeBottleChallenge hashtag,[4][5] which featured videos by public figures including Funke Akindele,[6][7] and Mercy Johnson among other users.[8]

"Kupe" was written by Modola and Akinyinka Kuham. It was produced by Oodun and STG mixed and mastered it. Lyrically, the song focuses on themes of self-worth and body-positive power in her performance. delivered primarily in Yoruba, French, Pidgin, and English. According to Sean Musa Carter of Celeb Patrol UG, the songwriting is built around confidence and chemistry.[5] Set in E minor over a tempo of 117 beats per minute, "Kupe" runs two minutes and thirteen seconds.[9] The song has been described as an Afropop, Techno-soukous, and Afro fusion record,[10] a combination that, while experimental in composition, remains accessible in execution.[11]

Promotion and release

Modola performed "Kupe" at Soundcity Tv 2026 Tour

On 10 April 2026, Modola released "Kupe" to digital music stores and streaming services under exclusive license to Base World Global.[1] The following month Modola began the "Modola Takes Ghana" media tour, during which she performed "kupe" through appearances on various Ghanaian television programmes and interviews, including broadcasts on Joy Prime TV, MX24 TV, Hitz FM and 3Music TV. On June 25, 2026, she performed "Kupe" during the Soundcity Tv On Tour stop at the University of Lagos.[12]

Commercial performance

Following its release on 10 April 2026, "Kupe" debuted at number five on the Nigeria Top 200 Shazam chart,[13] and later reached number eight on the Boomplay Africa chart, while also charting in several East African countries, including Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.[14] On 23 April 2026, "Kupe" entered the TurnTable Top 100 charts at number twenty-two.[15][16] And also debuted at number seven on the (TurnTable) Nigeria Top Radio Songs chart,[17] It reached number one on the Nigeria Airplay chart.[18] The song reached number fourteen the following week on the TurnTable Top 100 chart,[19][20] and number 4 on the TurnTable Nigeria Top Radio Songs chart.[21], where it stayed for three weeks.[11] Over its eight-week run on the chart, the song climbed to number eleven.[22]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Independent (Nigeria)3.5/5
Daily Trust4/5

"Kupe" received positive reviews from music critics. Abisola Shojobi of Independent wrote that the song is not, as promotional claims suggest, a "masterpiece", but rather a competent, well-produced Afropop single. He concluded that "Kupe" seems far more interested in being a vibe than in saying anything. Which is fine, in theory. And rated the song 3/5.[23] Daily Trust Review praised the production of the song, calling "Kupe" almost too polished.[24] In their review of Kupe, This Day praised the song fusion of the Afrobeats and the European touch added in the song, noting how Modola performed in multiple languages. In addition. It also described the second verse by BhadBoi OML in Yoruba language but felt that his verse was too short. And stated that, though the song was excellently produced it did not fulfill its musical potential.[25]

Credits and personnel

Charts

Chart performance for "Kupe"
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Nigeria Top 100 (TurnTable)[22] 11
Official Radio Songs (TurnTable)[21][A] 3
TooXclusive Top 100 chart (TooXclusive)[27] 63

Release history

Release history and formats for "Kupe"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 10 April 2026
  • PG Records
  • Base World Global

Notes

  1. ↑ "Kupe" moved to number 3 on the 6th week of release at TurnTable Top Radio songs.[26]

References

  1. 1 2 "Modola Demands Pleasure from Bhadboi OML in New Song 'Kupe', Watch Here". BigEye UGANDA. 2026-04-23. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
  2. ↑ Egenuka, Ngozi (2026-03-26). "Modola gears up to release her first single of 2026". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  3. ↑ Ilesanmi, Tunrayo (2026-03-27). "Modola features BhadBOI OML in new single Kupe". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  4. ↑ Adeleye, Idris (2026-04-13). "Kupe - Modola feat Bhadboi OML | Modola Songs". NotjustOk. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  5. 1 2 Carter, Sean Musa (2026-04-23). "From TikTok Trend to The Real Thing: Modola Bonds with Bhadboi OML on "Kupe". Celeb Patrol UG. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  6. ↑ Trace, Africa. "Funke Akindele Beats Modola In New Tiktok Dance #KupeBottleChallenge 😂". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  7. ↑ Tee, Emma (2026-04-14). "Modola & Bhadboi OML Drop Dancefloor Anthem "Kupe" »". Mp3Bullet. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
  8. ↑ Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson vibing nicely with singer Modola as they hop on the Kupe challenge. Retrieved 2026-05-05 – via www.youtube.com.
  9. ↑ "Modola, BhadBoi OML Kupe". tunebat.com.
  10. ↑ Taiwo, Olufunke (2026-04-13). "Kupe Lyrics by Modola & BhadBoi OML". NotjustOk. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  11. 1 2 Abulude, Samuel (2026-05-16). "Modola's 'Kupe' Holds Top Stop On Nigeria's Radio Airplay Chart For 4th Straight Week". Leadership. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  12. ↑ "Thank you Modola @sheismodola Soundcity on tour Unilag @soundcityontour @soundcityafrica @drinkbigi @fearlessng". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-07-11.
  13. ↑ "Top 200 Nigeria". Shazam. Archived from the original on 2026-04-23. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  14. ↑ Botchwey, Stella (2026-04-28). "Modola Captivates Global Audience With 'Kupe'". DailyGuide Network. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  15. ↑ "TurnTable Charts | Official Nigeria Top 100". www.turntablecharts.com. Archived from the original on 2026-04-23. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  16. ↑ "Asake & DJ SNAKE's "Worship" Logs a Fourth Week at No. 1, Omah Lay's "I AM" Lifts to a New Peak of No. 3". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  17. ↑ "TurnTable Charts | Official Radio Songs". www.turntablecharts.com. Archived from the original on 2026-04-23. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  18. ↑ "Modola Streaming Chart History–Classement airplay radio – Nigeria". Soundcharts (in French). Archived from the original on 2026-04-24. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
  19. ↑ "Asake & DJ Snake's "Worship" Scores a Fifth Week at No. 1, Omah Lay's "I AM" Lifts to a New Peak of No. 2". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  20. ↑ "TurnTable Charts Official Nigeria Top 100 (Modola "kupe" Peaked number 14)". www.turntablecharts.com. Archived from the original on 2026-04-28. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
  21. 1 2 "TurnTable Charts Official Radio Songs ("Kupe" peaked number 4 on the chart)". www.turntablecharts.com. Archived from the original on 2026-05-04. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  22. 1 2 ""TurnTable Charts Official Nigeria Top 100 (Modola "kupe" Peaked number 11)". www.turntablecharts.com. Archived from the original on 2026-06-09. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  23. ↑ Shojobi, Abisola (April 11, 2026). "Music Review: "Kupe" — Modola ft. BhadBoi OML, Solid Offering With Room To Deepen". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria.
  24. ↑ "MUSIC REVIEW: Modola Ft. BhadBoi OML "Kupe" Came To Shake The Room — And The Room Stayed Shook". Daily Trust. 2026-04-14. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  25. ↑ "Music Review: Modola and BhadBoi OML's "Kupe" Underscores Their Musical Chemistry Within a Modern Soundscape". This Day. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
  26. ↑ "TurnTable Charts Official Radio Songs May 21st, 2026". turntablecharts.com. Archived from the original on 2026-05-29. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  27. ↑ "TooXclusive Top 100 — TooXclusive Stats". TooXclusive Stats. Archived from the original on 2026-05-05. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
  28. ↑ "Kupe - Single by Modola & Bhadboi OML". 22 April 2026. Retrieved 10 April 2026 – via Apple Music.
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