Pakurumo

"Pakurumo"
Single by Wizkid
from the album Superstar
Released December 10, 2011
(video release)
Format Digital download
Recorded 2011
Genre Afrobeats, Afropop
Length 3:32
Label Empire Mates Entertainment
Writer(s) Ayodeji Balogun
Producer(s) Samklef
Wizkid singles chronology
"Salute Remix"
(2011)		 "Pakurumo"
(2011)		 "Bad Man"
(2012)
Music video
"Pakurumo" on YouTube

"Pakurumo" is a song by Nigerian recording artist Wizkid. The music video was officially released on December 10, 2011. It is the fifth single from his debut album Superstar. The song was produced by Samklef.

Music Video/Background

"Pakurumo" generally means having a good time. The music video for the single was shot by Clarence Peters and Banky W in Lagos, Nigeria.[1] Pasuma, Alibaba Akporobome, Tee-A, Funke Akindele, Skales, Lynxx, Davido, Banky W, Pope Da Hitman, Tiwa Savage, Mo'cheddah and Ice Prince made cameo appearances in the music video.[2]

Accolades

The music video for "Pakurumo" was nominated for "Most Gifted West African Video of the Year" at the 2012 Channel O Music Video Awards.[3]

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2012 Channel O Music Video Awards "Most Gifted West African Video of the Year" Nominated

Track listing

Digital single

Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length
Pakurumo Ayodeji Balogun Samklef [4] 3:32

Video release History

Country Date Format Label
Nigeria December 10, 2011 Digital download Empire Mates Entertainment

References

  1. ↑ "BN Video Premiere: Wizkid – Pakurumo". BellaNaija. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  2. ↑ "BN Video Premiere: Wizkid – Pakurumo". BellaNaija. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  3. ↑ "2012 Channel O Music Video Awards Nominees". thisisAfrica?. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  4. ↑ "VIDEO PREMIERE : Wizkid – Pakurumo". Retrieved 17 July 2013.