Vicoka – Port Harcourt
When Vicoka drops “Port Harcourt”, he doesn’t just deliver a track — he offers a powerful homage to his hometown, and by extension a blueprint of the hustle, hope and heritage that define life in the Garden City. Released on July 28 2025, the single sees a young Nigerian singer-songwriter digging deep into memory and environment to craft something both personal and universal.
The production rides an Afro-fusion beat with traces of highlife and street-pop, giving Vicoka the room to switch from melodic refrains to sharper, rap-inflected lines. From the very first verse he paints his story: “Life e no easy for Port Harcourt / Food for the table my mama does” — we’re immediately inside the world of Borokiri, Trans-Amadi, and raw sacrifice. The chorus opens up a tender tribute: “She been dey hawk from Trans-Amadi … then moving on to Borokiri … I nor go let me hungry … Ugh, I love you oh my mummy.”
What makes the song stand out is the way Vicoka balances vulnerability and pride. He acknowledges trials — fathers absent, pressure coming — yet he keeps one eye on elevation: “They praying for my death / They praying for my downfall / God dey elevate” the outro declares. His lyrics are grounded in a specific geography (Port Harcourt, Rivers State) but speak to anyone who’s ever felt the pull of place, obligation, ambition. The warm instrumentation, the slightly gritty vocal tone, and the cultural references all make the track feel authentic rather than manufactured.
For listeners, “Port Harcourt” works on multiple levels: as a club-friendly beat with danceable energy, and as a reflective anthem for youths on the grind. Whether you’ve lived in Port Harcourt, visited, or simply understand what it means to build from where you are, this single invites you in. Vicoka shows he’s not just chasing hits but telling stories. In the broader Nigerian music space, where many tracks focus on party and glamour, this one dares to look back at origin, roots, and what it took to get here. It’s a song you’ll play when you’re driving through city lights, when you’re thinking about family, or when you’re reminding yourself to stay hungry.
