"Azonto" | ||||
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Single by Wizkid | ||||
Released | 28 January 2012[1] | |||
Recorded | 2012 | |||
Genre | Afrobeats | |||
Length | 2:38 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Ayodeji Balogun | |||
Producer(s) | Legendury Beatz | |||
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Music video | ||||
"Azonto" on YouTube |
"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]
The music video for "Azonto" was directed by Moe Musa. It showcases the beauty of the Azonto dance through great choreography.[5]
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 |
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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 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Azonto" | Wizkid | Legendury Beatz[9] | 2:38 |