Kwarikwa
"Kwarikwa (Remix)" is a song by the Nigerian singer Flavour N'abania. It was released as the lead single from his third studio album, Blessed (2012). The song features the Congolese singer Fally Ipupa. "Kwarikwa" is a love song with an uptempo beat.[1]
| "Kwarikwa (Remix)" | ||||
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| Single by Flavour N'abania featuring Fally Ipupa | ||||
| from the album Blessed | ||||
| Released | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Highlife | |||
| Length | 3:42 | |||
| Label | 2nite Entertainment | |||
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| Producer(s) | Masterkraft | |||
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| "Kwarikwa (Remix)" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release
"Kwarikwa (Remix)" was co-written by Fally Ipupa and produced by Masterkraft. The song originally appeared on N'abania's second studio album, Uplifted (2010). N'abania and his management decided to make a remix of "Kwarikwa" after the success of the original song.
Music video
The music video for "Kwarikwa" (Remix) was shot and directed in the United States by Godfather Production. Fally Ipupa's scenes were shot in a studio, while the rest of the video was shot at residential locations. Masterkraft made a cameo appearance in the video.[2]
Controversy surrounding the original version
On August 29, 2012, Nigeria Entertainment Today reported that N'abania was involved in a legal battle with the Ghanaian singing duo Wutah over the alleged theft of "Kwarikwa". According to the article, "Kwarikwa" was a replica of Wutah's single "Kotosa". The duo accused N'abania of stealing their song's rhythm, chorus and tempo.[3]
Track listing
- Digital single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kwarikwa (Remix)" | Flavour N'abania and Fally Ipupa | Masterkraft | 3:42 |
Video release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
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| Nigeria | July 31, 2012 | Digital download | 2nite Entertainment |
References
- Tayo, Ayomide (April 10, 2013). "Blessed: Flavour is a man of many styles [Album Review]". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on September 5, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- "Flavour's Album – Blessed / Track Listing + Dedicates A Track To His Fiance". Ipromonaija. October 18, 2012. Archived from the original on June 1, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2013. - "ALBUM REVIEW: FLAVOUR – BLESSED "IS THE PRINCE TRULY BLESSED?". Tooxclusive. October 23, 2012. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- Olamide Jasanya (August 29, 2012). "Ghanaian singers drag Flavour to court". Nigeria Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on August 20, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2013.