Omo Baba Olowo

Omo Baba Olowo
Studio album by
Davido
ReleasedJuly 17, 2012 (2012-07-17)[1]
Recorded2011–2012
Genre
Length65:00
LabelHKN Music
Producer
Davido chronology
Omo Baba Olowo
(2012) 		Son of Mercy
(2016)
Singles from Omo Baba Olowo
  1. "Back When"
    Released: May 7, 2011
  2. "Dami Duro"
    Released: October 30, 2011
  3. "Ekuro"
    Released: January 25, 2012
  4. "Overseas"
    Released: May 6, 2012
  5. "All of You"
    Released: September 28, 2012
  6. "Gbon Gbon"
    Released: October 17, 2012
  7. "Feel Alright"
    Released: December 8, 2012

Omo Baba Olowo (Yoruba: Son of a Rich Man) is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Davido.[2] It was released by HKN Music on July 17, 2012, and is a mixture of Afrobeats and hip hop.[1] The album was produced by Jay Sleek, Maleek Berry, GospelOnDeBeatz, Spellz, Dokta Frabz, Mr. Chidoo, Theory Soundz and Shizzi. Omo Baba Olowo features collaborations with Naeto C, Sina Rambo, B-Red, Kayswitch, Ice Prince, May D and 2 Face Idibia.[3][4] It produced the singles "Back When", "Dami Duro", "Ekuro", "Overseas", "All of You", "Gbon Gbon", and "Feel Alright".

Omo Baba Olowo received generally negative reviews from music critics, who panned its lyrics and Davido's songwriting. The album won Best R&B/Pop Album and received a nomination for Album of the Year at The Headies 2013. It was also nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

  1. ^ a b "Omo Baba Olowo by Davido". iTunes. 17 July 2012. Archived from the original on 12 February 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  2. ^ Batte, R Edgar (23 December 2013). "Davido takes on Jose Chameleone". Daily Monitor. Archived from the original on 8 February 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
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