Azonto (Wizkid song)
| "Azonto" | ||||||||
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| Single by Wizkid | ||||||||
| Released | January 28, 2012[1] | |||||||
| Format | Digital download | |||||||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||||||
| Genre | Afrobeat | |||||||
| Length | 2:38 | |||||||
| Label | Empire Mates Entertainment, Starboy Entertainment | |||||||
| Songwriter(s) | Ayodeji Balogun | |||||||
| Producer(s) | Legendury Beatz | |||||||
| Wizkid singles chronology | ||||||||
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"Azonto" is a song by Nigerian Afrobeat recording artist Wizkid. It was produced by the record producing and songwriting duo Legendury Beatz. Azonto was officially released on January 28, 2012. The song helped popularize Azonto, a musical genre and dance that started in Ghana and quickly spread across Africa. 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]
Music Video
The music video for the song 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 | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | 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
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Azonto" | Wizkid | Legendury Beatz[9] | 2:38 |
References
- ↑ "Wizkid – Azonto (Freestyle)". Notjustok. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- ↑ "Afribiz Charts -Top 100". Afribiz. Archived from the original on 20 August 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ↑ "WOW! Watch the Video of Chris Brown on Stage at his Lagos Concert in HD". BellaNaija. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ↑ "WTF: Chris Brown Talks About AZONTO On BET, But He Says The Dance Is A Nigerian Thing…". GhanaCelebrities. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ↑ "VIDEO: Wizkid – Azonto". NotJustOk. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ↑ "The Headies 2013 - View Nominees List". Notjustok. 5 December 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
- ↑ "Channel O Music Video Awards 2013: Full List Of Winners". 360nobs. 30 November 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ↑ "2013 4syte TV Music Video Awards launched". Citifm Online. 6 October 2013. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- ↑ "Wizkid Signs 2 New Producers Into Star Boy Label". NigeriaFilms. Archived from the original on 4 July 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2013.