By Fasuyi Tolulope Samuel
Nigerian hip-hop sensation Odumodublvck has witnessed a dramatic spike in streams for his hit single “Declan Rice” following Arsenal’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.
The surge came in the wake of a spectacular performance by Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, who scored two stunning free-kick goals during the quarterfinal clash.
The excitement among fans translated into a 200% increase in the song’s streams.
Reacting to the spike, Odumodublvck commented on social media:“Yesterday Declan Rice went 200% on streams. Make una use footballer name sing o.”
“Declan Rice” was originally released in March 2023 as part of Odumodublvck’s acclaimed project Eziokwu. The track marked a significant milestone in the rapper’s career, earning widespread commercial success and eventually clinching the Rap Song of the Year at the 16th Headies Awards.
The song has long been associated with the football star, especially after Rice’s high-profile move from West Ham to Arsenal for a record-breaking £100 million transfer fee.
At the time of the transfer announcement, the song’s streams on Spotify UK soared by a staggering 605%, underlining the powerful link between music and sports fandom.
Odumodublvck has continued to gain momentum in the Nigerian music scene with his most recent project, The Machine Is Coming. His creative blend of rap and cultural references has earned him critical acclaim and several award nominations, including nods in eight categories at the upcoming 17th Headies Awards.
Both rapper Odumodublvck and footballer Declan Rice has met after the release of the song. The Nigerian rapper also met Liverpool stars, Virgil Van Dijk and others recently in a post shared online.
