Gobe (song) explained

Gobe
Cover:Davido - Gobe cover.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Davido
Released:[1]
Recorded:2013
Genre:Afrobeats
Label:HKN Music
Producer:Shizzi
Chronology:Davido
Next Title:One of a Kind
Next Year:2013

"Gobe" (Yoruba: "Trouble") is a song by Nigerian singer Davido, released on February 25, 2013.[1] It peaked at number one on the MTV Base Official Naija Top Ten chart, surpassing Banky W.'s "Yes/No". The song stayed atop the music chart for three weeks and was eventually toppled by Kcee's "Limpopo".[2] [3] "Gobe" was nominated for Most Popular Song of the Year at the 2013 City People Entertainment Awards and for Best Pop Single at The Headies 2013.[4] [5] The music video for "Gobe" was nominated for Most Gifted Afro Pop Video at the 2013 Channel O Music Video Awards, and for Best Pop Extra Video at the 2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA).[6] [7] Furthermore, it was nominated for Best African Act Video at the 2013 4Syte TV Music Video Awards.[8]

Gobe controversy

There were speculations surrounding the song's release. An impersonator of Password created a Twitter account two days after the song's release and accused Davido of theft.[9] Davido and Password both debunked the rumor by posting several tweets.[10] [11] In an interview with Sunday Beats, Kamal Ajiboye said Davido purchased the song from Password for ₦350,000 and that they didn't know the song had already been released.[12]

Music video

An accompanying music video for "Gobe" was also released on February 25, 2013, at a total length of 4 minutes and 6 seconds. It has surpassed 8 million views on YouTube.[13] [14] [15]

Critical reception

"Gobe" received positive reviews from music critics. Charles Mgbolu of Vanguard said the song "exudes fun from start to finish."[16]

Accolades

YearAwards ceremonyAward description(s)Results
2013Channel O Music Video AwardsMost Gifted Afro Pop Video
Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA)Best Pop Extra Video
4Syte TV Music Video AwardsBest African Act Video
City People Entertainment AwardMost Popular Song of the Year
The HeadiesBest Pop Single

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Davido returns with 'Gobe' video . Daily Independent . 21 January 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130912223834/http://www.dailyindependentnig.com/2013/03/davido-returns-with-gobe-video/ . 12 September 2013 .
  2. Web site: Kcee's "Limpopo" bags number one spot on Mtv's Official Naija Top 10 . . 26 June 2013 . 22 January 2014 . Abimboye, Micheal.
  3. Web site: Davido's "Gobe" Clinches the Top Spot on This Week's MTV Base Official Naija Top Ten Chart . Bellanaija . 10 June 2013 . 22 January 2014 . O, Onos.
  4. Web site: Nominees For 2013 City People Entertainment Awards – Genevieve Nnaji, Yemi Alade, Beat FM, Tiwa Savage, Others Nominated . Jaguda . 18 June 2013 . 22 January 2014 . 28 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140328183131/http://www.jaguda.com/2013/06/18/nominees-for-2013-city-people-entertainment-awards-genevieve-nnaji-yemi-alade-beat-fm-tiwa-savage-others-nominated/ . dead .
  5. Web site: Olamide, Davido, Iyanya top Headies Award 2013 nomination . Premium Times . 5 December 2013 . 22 January 2014 . Abimboye, Micheal.
  6. Web site: Nominees announced for Channel O Africa Music Awards . DStv Mobile . 10 September 2013 . 22 January 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140218110253/http://www.dstvmobile.com/south-africa/in-the-spotlight/nominees-announced-for-channel-o-africa-music-awards/ . 18 February 2014 .
  7. Web site: Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2013 - View Full Nominees List . Notjustok . 2 June 2013 . 22 January 2014 . O, Ovie . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044109/http://notjustok.com/2013/06/02/nigerian-entertainment-awards-2013-view-full-nominees-list/ . dead .
  8. Web site: Sarkodie, EL and Okyeame Kwame Top 4Syte TV Music Video Awards 2013 Nominations . Vibe Ghana . 6 October 2013 . 22 January 2014.
  9. Web site: Mystery Twitter handle accuses Davido of stealing new song, 'Gobe', Davido replies (WATCH VIDEO) . YNaija Magazine . 27 February 2013 . 22 January 2014.
  10. Web site: Davido Bought Off His New Single, Gobe For N500,000 . Information Nigeria . 1 March 2013 . 22 January 2014.
  11. Web site: Do We Smell Impersonation, Theft & Scandal Here? . Pulse Nigeria . 28 February 2013 . 22 January 2014.
  12. Web site: Davido pays N350,000 for 'old' Gobe single . Punch Nigeria Limited . 30 March 2013 . 22 January 2014 . Olonilua, Ademola . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140201200658/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/saturday-beats/davido-pays-n350000-for-old-gobe-single/ . 1 February 2014 .
  13. Web site: Davido – Gobe . This Is Africa . 11 March 2013 . 22 January 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140202173750/http://www.thisisafrica.me/videos/detail/19832/davido-gobe . 2 February 2014 .
  14. Web site: NETPod: Davido drops new single 'Gobe' . Nigerian Entertainment Today . 26 February 2013 . 22 January 2014 . Alonge, Osagie.
  15. Web site: VIDEO: Davido 'Gobe' . https://web.archive.org/web/20130228163920/http://news.naij.com/25461.html . dead . 28 February 2013 . Naij News . 26 February 2013 . 22 January 2014 .
  16. Web site: Davido releases hot new video 'Gobe' . . 26 February 2013 . 22 January 2014 . Mgbolu, Charles.

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