# Legend Or No Legend

Legend Or No Legend is the third studio album by Nigerian singer and songwriter Wande Coal. It was released on May 18, 2023 through EMPIRE and Black Diamond Entertainment. The album features guest appearances from Wizkid, Olamide, T-Pain and Fireboy DML. Wande Coal featured producers such as Kel-P, Screwface, Dunnie, Bruno, K-Dream and P.Priime. The album is a follow-up to his 2020 extended play, Realms (2020).

## Background

The album was originally going to be released on March 31, 2023, when it was pushed back to April 7, 2023. People speculated that the reason for this was because fellow Nigerian singer Davido announced the release of his album, Timeless to be released on March 31, 2023. Legend Or No Legend got pushed back a second time and then went to be revealed that the release date had been May 18, 2023. In an interview with OkayAfrica, Wande Coal said the reason for the name of the album.
   It's always good for people to doubt, and it's always good for them to see results. Whatever people say pushes me. Positive or negative, I pour it into the music. I know it's time for me to show my growth over the years. I want people to soak it in and understand that I'm living my dreams as an African artist,
Wande Coal shared.

## Singles

The album's lead single "Come My Way" was released on October 28, 2021 and produced by Bruno and Screwface. The music video for "Come My Way" was released on November 5, 2021 and was shot and directed in Lagos by Sesan.
The second single "Kpe Paso" features Olamide and was produced by Kel-P. The song won Best Vocal Performance (Male) at the 2023 edition of the Headies and was nominated for Best Collaboration. The music video for "Kpe Paso" was directed by Jyde Ajala.
The third single "Let Them Know" was released on April 21, 2023 with an accompanying music video. "Let Them Know" was produced by Kel-P and the music video was directed by TG Omori.
The fourth single "Ebelebe" features Wizkid and was released on October 19, 2023. The music video for "Ebelebe" was directed by Director K.

## Critical reception

The album received mixed reviews from critics, with opinions divided on Wande Coal's artistic choices and the album's overall impact. Esther Kalu of Premium Times expressed that while the album featured captivating vocals and familiar melodies, it largely played it safe, lacking the experimentation and versatility that defined Wande Coal's earlier works. She felt that the album, though anticipated, fell short of expectations and stayed too much within Wande's comfort zone, leaving listeners wanting more.
Emmanuel Esomnofu of The Native Magazine, acknowledged Wande Coal's enduring influence on Nigerian pop music but critiqued the album for relying too heavily on familiar melodies without pushing creative boundaries. He praised tracks like "Kpe Paso" featuring Olamide for their strong execution but ultimately concluded that the album did not fully capture Wande Coal's genius, suggesting that it leaned more on comfort than innovation.
Emmanuel Daraloye, writing for Afrocritik, provided a more nuanced review, noting that while Legend Or No Legend might not reach the heights of Mushin 2 Mo' Hits, Wande Coal seems to have moved beyond that success, showing no need to replicate that epic cultural moment. Daraloye praised the album's maturity and versatility, highlighting tracks like "Nobody Holy," "Come My Way," and "Kpe Paso". He concluded that while the album may not achieve the legendary status of Wande Coal's debut, it still solidifies his place as a significant figure in the Nigerian music industry.
Overall, Legend Or No Legend was seen as a solid but somewhat unambitious project, with some critics questioning whether it lived up to the "legend" status suggested by its title. However, others recognized Wande Coal's growth and evolution as an artist, appreciating the album's blend of different genres and the skillful execution of its tracks.

## Personnel

* Oluwatobi "Wande Coal" Ojosipe – main artist, writer
* Ayodeji "Wizkid" Balogun – featured artist, writer
* Adedamola "Fireboy DML" Adefolahan – featured artist, writer
* Faheem "T-Pain" Najm – featured artist, writer
* Olamide Adedeji – featured artist, writer
* Olutowa "Tee Josh" Ojosipe - writer
* Cesar Biahute - writer
* Aikore Abulimen - writer
* David Adeboye - writer
* Adenle Adedoyin - writer
* Prince Okafor - writer
* Michael "DJ Tunez" Adeyinka - writer
* Bruno - producer
* K-Dream - producer, writer
* Joseph "Screwface" Charles - producer, writer
* Dunni "Dunnie" Lawal - producer, writer
* Prince "P.Priime" Aderogba - producer, writer
* Udoma "Kel-P" Amba - producer, writer, engineer
* Trehy Harris - mixing engineer
* Chris Athens - mastering engineer
* Sesan Ogunro - video director
* Jyde Ajala - video director
* TG Omori – video director

## Release history

| Region | Date | Format | Label |
| Nigeria | 18 May 2023 | Digital downloadstreaming | EMPIRE |