Nigerian rap sensation OdumoduBlvck has seen a massive resurgence in streams for his breakout single ‘Declan Rice’—and it’s all thanks to the footballer it was named after.
Following Arsenal’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Real Madrid, where Declan Rice delivered a world-class performance that included two sensational free-kick goals, fans rushed to streaming platforms to revisit the hit record. According to OdumoduBlvck, who shared the news on his X (formerly Twitter) page, the song experienced a 200% spike in streams immediately after the match.
Rice’s standout performance not only earned him the Man of the Match award but also sparked renewed attention for the 2023 anthem, which originally served as a lead single for OdumoduBlvck’s acclaimed project ‘Eziokwu’.
The track ‘Declan Rice’ marked a major milestone in OdumoduBlvck’s rise to fame. Its cultural impact went far beyond music, it was even featured during the official announcement of Rice’s £100 million transfer from West Ham to Arsenal, a deal that broke the club’s signing record. The single went on to win Rap Song of the Year at the 16th Headies Awards, cementing its legacy in the Nigerian hip-hop scene.
This streaming resurgence follows a string of wins for the rapper. Just recently, he was named Artist of the Year by Leadership Newspaper, further validating his dominance in the African rap space.
OdumoduBlvck is also keeping the momentum going in 2025 with the surprise drop of ‘The Machine Is Coming’, a 16-track mixtape that’s building anticipation for his forthcoming album ‘Industry Machine’. With 8 nominations at the upcoming 17th Headies Awards—including Next Rated, Rap Album of the Year, and Rap Song of the Year—it’s clear that OdumoduBlvck is not just riding a wave, he’s becoming the wave.
