| "Skelewu" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by Davido | |
| Released | 13 August 2013[1] |
| Recorded | 2013 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:07[2] |
| Label | HKN |
| Songwriter(s) | David Adeleke |
| Producer(s) | Shizzi |
| Alternative cover | |
 UK version cover | |
"Skelewu" is a song by Nigerian singer Davido.[3] It was produced by Shizzi, HKN Music's in-house producer, and peaked at number one on Afribiz's Top 100 chart.[4] "Skelewu" was ranked 5th on Premium Times' list of the Top 10 songs of 2013.[5] It gained popularity in Nigeria after Davido announced the Skelewu dance competition, and was endorsed by African footballers Emmanuel Adebayor[6] and Samuel Eto'o.[7]
"Skelewu" was nominated for Song of the Year at both the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards and African Muzik Magazine Awards.
- ^ "Davido – Skelewu (Prod. Shizzi)". Notjustok. 13 August 2013. Archived from the original on 17 January 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Skelewu - Single by DaVido". iTunes. 14 March 2014. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
- ^ "Get Familiar: Davido – Skelewu". 360nobs. 13 August 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
- ^ "Afribiz Top 100 Chart". Afribiz. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
- ^ Abimboye, Micheal (29 December 2013). "Wande Coal, Davido, others make PREMIUM TIMES Top 10 songs of 2013". Premium Times. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
- ^ "Skelewu on the streets: Tottenham superstar, Emmanuel Adebayor dances to Davido's hit song (WATCH)". YNaija. 6 September 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
- ^ "Football legend meets Pop star: Watch Davido, Samuel Eto'O chat up [VIDEO]". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 10 October 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2014.