“WONDA”: KOTRELL’S GRATEFUL ODE TO DIVINE LOVE AND IJAW ROOTS
Kotrell, an Afro-soul, R&B artist from Rivers State, has spent the year sharing intimate glimpses
of his artistry through singles like “Safe” and “Misbehave.” With his latest release, “Wonda,” he
turns his focus to love, a deep and joyful experience rooted in his Ijaw heritage. The song
arrives as a tender yet vibrant expression of awe, capturing the moment when affection feels
less like chance and more like a gift of grace.
“Wonda” opens his verse with an invitation: “Who never see miracle, come and see.” From
there, Kotrell paints his partner as something beyond ordinary. a “miracle,” his “missing rib”
whose presence defies logic, money, or language. The chorus, “Wonda, Wonda, issa miracle
o,” repeats like a quiet prayer of thanks, sharing a feeling too big for explanation. In the bridge,
he slips into his native Ijaw dialect with “Tamuno imiete” (“God, thank you”), adding a layer
of personal and spiritual sincerity that grounds the song in real emotion.
The production merges Afropop rhythms with gentle highlife-inspired melodies. Light guitar
lines, steady percussion, and warm harmonies that create a celebratory and intimate feeling.
Kotrell’s voice, smooth, patient, and expressive, carries each lyric with care, as if sharing a
secret meant for everyone to hear. The result is a love song that doesn’t just describe affection,
but lets you feel its quiet wonder.