Rihanna (Orezi song)

"Rihanna"
Single by Orezi
Released February 18, 2013[1]
Format Digital download
Recorded 2013
Genre Afrobeat, Afropop
Length 3:56
Label
  • Culbeed Music
  • Sprisal Entertainment
Writer(s) Esegine Allen
Producer(s) Kiddominant
Orezi singles chronology
"High B.P"
(2010)		 "Rihanna"
(2013)

"Rihanna" is a song by Nigerian recording artist Orezi, released on February 18, 2013.[2] The song was produced by Kiddominant. It peaked at number 1 on Pulse's music video charts.[3] Orezi recorded "Rihanna" while he was signed to Culbeed Music label. Orezi shot the video after signing a record deal with Sprisal Entertainment (owned by Jibola Fatgbems of Fatgbems Oil).

Music video background

The music video for "Rihanna" was shot and directed in South Africa.[4] The song was initially scheduled for release on Valentine's Day, but was pushed back due to Goldie Harvey's death.[5] Orezi told Showtime Celebrity that he decided to feature a Rihanna Look-alike in the music video after all efforts to get the Barbadian singer proved unsuccessful. Orezi's management was able to get a Mauritian girl named Kim to play Rihanna in the video. Orezi also told Showtime Celebrity that he shot the "Rihanna" video in South Africa in order to achieve something different.[6][7] It was alleged that Orezi's management spent over N7.3 million to shoot the video.[8]

In June 2014, the music video for "Orezi" made YouTube Nation's compiled list of the "8 Incredible Music Videos From Around the World".[9]

Accolades

"Rihanna" was nominated for Best Reggae/Dancehall Single at the 2013 edition of The Headies.[10] The music video for "Rihanna" won Best Dance Hall/Reggae Video at the 2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards.[11] The music video for "Rihanna" was also nominated for Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall at the 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards.[12]

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2014 Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall Nominated
2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards Best Dance Hall/Reggae Video Won
The Headies 2013 Best Reggae/Dancehall Single Nominated

Track listing and cover

Digital singles
No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Rihanna"  Esegine Orezi AllenKiddominant 3:56
2. "Rihanna (Orezi Cover)"  Orezi [13]Coldflames 3:56

Release history

Country/Digital Platform Date Format Label
Nigeria February 18, 2013 Digital download Culbeed Music
iTunes[14]

References

  1. ↑ "Orezi - Rihanna". Prisonerofclass.com. 2013-02-18. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  2. ↑ "VIDEO: Wizkid, Skales, Sean Tizzle, Orezi Perform @ FELABRATION 2013". NotJustOk. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  3. ↑ "Pulse Music Video Charts! "Rihanna" Remains The Best Of The Visuals - Charts - Pulse" (in German). Pulse.ng. 2013-09-14. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  4. ↑ August 13, 2013 (2013-08-13). "Rihanna look-alike flies to South Africa for Orezi’s Rihanna video shoot - Premium Times Nigeria". Premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  5. ↑ "Orezi - Rihanna". Prisonerofclass.com. 2013-02-18. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  6. ↑ August 30, 2013 (2013-08-30). "I have crush on Rihanna - Orezi - Vanguard News". Vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  7. ↑ Enemigin, Oritseneye (2013-08-17). "Rihanna flies into South Africa for Orezi’s video". Hip Hop World Magazine. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  8. ↑ Plans to meet Rihanna, a priority – Orezi. "Plans to meet Rihanna, a priority – Orezi | Daily Newswatch". Mydailynewswatchng.com. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  9. ↑ "Time Magazine, YouTube, recognize Nigeria’s Reminisce, Orezi". Premium Times. 13 July 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  10. ↑ December 27, 2013 (2013-12-27). "Olamide wins big @ Headies 2013 + full list of winners - Vanguard News". Vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  11. ↑ "Flavour is biggest winner at Nigerian Music Video Awards 2013". Nigerian Entertainment Awards. 16 November 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  12. ↑ Marshall, Rhodé (5 September 2014). "Channel O Africa announces Music Video Awards nominees". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  13. ↑ "Orezi – Rihanna (Prod by Kiddominant))". Notjustok. 18 February 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
  14. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rihanna-single/id604821694

External links

Orezi - Rihanna on YouTube