"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 | |
"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.