: He learned from community elders that "Ayigbe" was originally a derogatory term or a misidentification related to a historical Ga-Ewe conflict.

: He initially used the name to reclaim it and build pride for his region. Once he felt that pride was restored among his fans, he transitioned to simply Edem . How to Listen Ayigbe Edem - Emmre Sesa

: The song was a pillar of the Volta Regime album, which aimed to bring respect to the Volta Region and prove that regional dialects could sell globally. The "Ayigbe" Name History : He learned from community elders that "Ayigbe"

When this song was released, Edem used the stage name . He has since dropped "Ayigbe" because: Ayigbe Edem - Emmre Sesa