Woju (song)

"Woju" is a song by Nigerian afropop recording artist Kiss Daniel, released on September 1, 2014 through G-Worldwide Entertainment.[2] Dubbed as "one of the best Nigerian songs of 2014", the song went on to be nominated in the "Hottest Single" category at the 2015 edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[3][4]

"Woju"
Single by Kiss Daniel
from the album New Era
ReleasedSeptember 1, 2014[1]
Recorded2014
GenreAfropop
Length3:24
LabelG-Worldwide Entertainment
Songwriter(s)Anidugbe Daniel
Producer(s)DJ Coublon
Kiss Daniel singles chronology
"Shoye"
(2014)		 "Woju"
(2014)		 "Laye"
(2015)

Critical reception

Upon its release, "Woju" was met with positive reviews from music critics and also received massive airplay. The music video for "Woju" peaked at number one on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10 music video chart for six weeks,[5] and is regarded as the platform through which Kiss Daniel's music career hit the limelight.[6]

Track listing
Digital single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Woju"Anidugbe DanielDJ Coublon3:50

Release history

Audio release
CountryDateFormatLabel
NigeriaSeptember 1, 2014[7]Digital downloadG-Worldwide Entertainment

Video release
CountryDateFormatLabel
NigeriaSeptember 30, 2014[8]Digital downloadG-Worldwide Entertainment

Remix and covers

"Woju" was remixed and covered by several artistes in Nigeria. A freestyle version recorded by 2face Idibia was also leaked online.[9]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Woju (Freestyle)"2face IdibiaN/A3:29
2."Woju (Guitar version)"Fiokee ??
3."Woju (cover)"Mz KissN/A??
4."Woju (Calabar cover)"BrandonN/A3:26

Accolades
Year Award ceremony Prize Result
2015 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Hottest Single of The Year Nominated[10]
2016 The Headies 2015 Best Pop Single Nominated

Woju (Remix)
"Woju (Remix)"
Single by Kiss Daniel featuring Tiwa Savage & Davido
ReleasedFebruary 28, 2015
Recorded2015
GenreAfropop
Length3:26
LabelG-Worldwide Entertainment
Songwriter(s)
  • Anidugbe Daniel
  • Tiwatope Savage
  • David Adeleke
Producer(s)DJ Coublon
Kiss Daniel singles chronology
"Shoye"
(2014)		 "Woju (Remix)"
(2015)		 "Laye"
(2015)
Music video
"Woju" on YouTube

"Woju (Remix)" is a song by Nigerian afropop artist Kiss Daniel featuring vocals from Tiwa Savage and Davido. The song was released on 28 February 2015 under G-Worldwide Entertainment and was produced by DJ Coublon. Rated as one of the "biggest record in Nigeria" by David Drake of Complex,[11] "Woju (Remix)" made history on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10 music video chart alongside "Woju" as the first time an original song and its remix would peak at the first and second spots.[12]

Critical reception

The release of "Woju (Remix)" was met with mixed reactions from fans and music critics.[13] Henry Chibuzor of 360Nobs labelled the song “bland, unimproved and surplus to requirement” and further went on to state, “the original “Woju” is on some astronomical shit, and should have been left on that musical high”.[14] tooXclusive's Jim Donnett also voiced his displeasure about the song by stating that, “Woju Remix is perhaps the result of forcing something that you already know wasn’t meant to be”.[15]

Track listing
Digital single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Woju (Remix)" (featuring Tiwa Savage & Davido)Anidugbe Daniel, Tiwalope Savage, David AdelekeDJ Coublon3:26

Release history

Audio release
CountryDateFormatLabel
NigeriaFebruary 28, 2015Digital downloadG-Worldwide Entertainment

Video release

The music video for "Woju (Remix)" was shot in Lagos, Nigeria by Adasa Cookey.[16] The video which features guest appearances from Tiwa Savage and Davido was uploaded onto video-sharing website YouTube on 11 March 2015.[17]

CountryDateFormatLabel
NigeriaMarch 11, 2015Digital downloadG-Worldwide Entertainment

References
  1. Adedayo Odulaja (26 May 2015). "Will Kiss Daniel's 'Woju' rule for the rest of 2015?". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  2. Jim Donnett (3 September 2014). "Kiss Daniel – Woju (Prod. by DJ Coublon)". tooXclusive. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  3. "DAILY POST Top 10 songs for 2014". Daily Post. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  4. "Voting opens for Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2015". The Guardian. 19 July 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  5. "Kiss Daniel's 'Woju', P-Square' Collabo' drop off MTV Base Naija Top Ten". Vanguard. 23 May 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  6. Peter Okeugo (18 January 2015). "I'm not moved by fame – Kiss Daniel, Woju crooner". The Punch. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  7. "Woju Single - Kiss Daniel". iTunes. 12 November 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  8. "VIDEO: Kiss Daniel – Woju". NotJustOk. 30 September 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  9. "LEAK: 2Face Idibia – Woju". NotJustOk. 8 February 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  10. O'Neill, Danielle (15 July 2015). "The Nigeria Entert ainment Awards Announce 2015 Nominees". Okay Africa. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  11. David Drake (12 May 2015). "5 Nigerian Hit Songs You, and Jay Z, Should Know Kiss Daniel "Woju"". Complex. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  12. Joey Akan (23 March 2015). "'Woju' and 'Woju (remix)' top MTV charts". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  13. Tadeniawo Collins (4 March 2015). "Fans slam Kiss Daniel's 'Woju' remix featuring Tiwa Savage, Davido". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  14. Henry Chibuzor (28 February 2015). "Music Review: The "Woju" Remix Is Bland, Unimproved And Surplus To Requirement". 360Nobs. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  15. Jim Donnett (4 March 2015). "The Bitter Truth About Kiss Daniel's Woju Remix". tooXclusive. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  16. Dayo Showemimo (11 March 2015). "Kiss Daniel shoots video for 'Woju' remix featuring Davido, Tiwa Savage". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
  17. "VIDEO Premiere: Kiss Daniel – Woju (Remix) ft. Davido & Tiwa Savage". NotJustOk. 11 March 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
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