Zambia’s buzzing hitmaker Chile One Mr Zambia has sparked conversation across social media with his new track “Tekantemba,” featuring T-Sean and Bow Chase — one of the standout bangers off his freshly released album Eagle One.
While the song rides on high-energy production, catchy hooks, and streetwise bravado, it’s one particular lyric line that’s raised eyebrows and ignited fan theories: “Ndabalya nga fi Oreos (Olio’s)”
At first glance, the line might seem playful or simply metaphorical. But for those familiar with the Zambian music scene dynamics, it appears to be a subliminal jab at Yo Maps one of the country’s biggest artists and a long-rumored industry rival of Chile One.
🧐 Why the “Oreos” line matters:
In local fan circles, “Olio’s” (a twist on “Oreos”) is commonly associated with Yo Maps’ camp or branding style especially among hardcore supporters who’ve often compared Chile One and Yo Maps in terms of vocals, versatility, and hit-making ability.
By saying “Ndabalya nga fi Oreos”, Chile One could be implying that he’s “eating up” or surpassing what the opposing side is offering cleverly masking it as a snack bar metaphor. It’s a lyrical chess move subtle enough for deniability, but sharp enough for fans to catch the intent.
While the track is sonically upbeat and crafted for the dancefloor, “Tekantemba” (which loosely translates to “don’t play games” or “don’t joke around”) is clearly layered with personal jabs, confidence, and dominance. It’s Chile One’s way of asserting his status in the Zambian music scene no apologies, no backing down.
With T-Sean bringing his dancehall flavor and Bow Chase offering street-level swagger, the song doubles as both a club anthem and a coded message to industry rivals.
Whether it’s a lyrical jab or clever wordplay, Chile One continues to show that he knows how to stir conversation while delivering hits. The tension real or perceived between him and Yo Maps is likely to fuel even more intrigue as Eagle One gains momentum. And in a scene where rivalry often leads to greatness, Zambian music fans are the ultimate winners.