Nigerian street-pop rising star Famous Pluto closes out his birthday run with “Ganja,” a moody collaboration alongside rapper Corizo. That opening line lands at exactly twenty-one words, so let’s dig into what this final track delivers.
The song arrives as the third and final piece of Famous Pluto’s three-song birthday package, On My Birthday. It follows “Tap Am” and “Fast And Furious” with a noticeably darker, more reflective tone. While the earlier cuts lean upbeat, “Ganja” shifts into a tense, pulsing instrumental that gives both artists room to breathe. Famous Pluto brings his melodic, carefree delivery, but Corizo counters with raw, hard-edged street bars. Their contrasting styles create a balanced tension throughout the record.
For those unfamiliar, Famous Pluto is the youngest of the Uzama brothers, following Shallipopi and Zerrydl into the spotlight. He debuted with “Na Scra” in early 2025 and quickly built a following with his debut EP, Uzama The 3rd, which reportedly surpassed 300 million streams across platforms. His Lamba-influenced sound has become a staple of the new street movement.
Here, “Ganja” proves he can stretch beyond the party anthems into something more introspective without losing his edge.
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