music.wikisort.org - Composition"Azonto" is a song by Nigerian singer Wizkid. It was produced by the record producing and songwriting duo Legendury Beatz. The song was officially released on 28 January 2012. It helped popularize Azonto, a Ghanaian music genre and dance. It peaked at number 19 on the Afribiz Top 100 chart.[2] Wizkid performed the song at Chris Brown's concert, which occurred at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.[3] Chris Brown also talked about the dance on 106 & Park and credited Wizkid for teaching him.[4]
2012 single by Wizkid
"Azonto" |
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Released | 28 January 2012[1] |
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Recorded | 2012 |
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Genre | Afrobeats |
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Length | 2:38 |
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Songwriter(s) | Ayodeji Balogun |
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Producer(s) | Legendury Beatz |
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"Where You Dey" (2012) |
"Azonto" (2012) |
"No Fronting" (2012) |
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"Azonto" on YouTube |
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Music video
The music video for "Azonto" was directed by Moe Musa. It showcases the beauty of the Azonto dance through great choreography.[5]
Accolades
Director Moe Musa was nominated for Best Music Video Director at the 2013 The Headies for his work on "Azonto".[6] The music video for "Azonto" won Most Gifted Video of the Year and was nominated for Most Gifted Male Video at the 2013 Channel O Music Video Awards.[7] Moreover, it was nominated for Best African Act Video at the 5th edition of the 4Syte TV Music Video Awards.[8]
Year |
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Results |
2013 |
The Headies |
Best Music Video |
Nominated |
Channel O Music Video Awards |
Most Gifted Video of the Year |
Won |
Most Gifted Male Video |
Nominated |
4Syte TV Music Video Awards |
Best African Act Video |
Nominated |
Track listing
- Digital single
Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) |
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1. | "Azonto" | Wizkid | Legendury Beatz[9] | 2:38 |
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References
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- Discography
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