"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]

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"Kwarikwa (Remix)"
Single by Flavour N'abania featuring Fally Ipupa
from the album Blessed
Released	2012
Genre	Highlife
Length	3:42
Label	2nite Entertainment
Songwriter(s)	Flavour N'abania Fally Ipupa
Producer(s)	Masterkraft
Flavour N'abania singles chronology
"Oyi Remix" (2012) "Kwarikwa (Remix)" (2012) "Baby Oku" (2012)
Music video
"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

Video release history

References