Osinachi (song) explained

Osinachi
Cover:Osinachi cover.png
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Humblesmith featuring Phyno
Recorded:2015
Length:3:59
Label:N-Tyze
Chronology:Humblesmith
Prev Title:Love Me
Prev Year:2015
Next Title:Osinachi (Remix)
Next Year:2016

"Osinachi" is a song by Nigerian afropop recording artist Humblesmith. It is referenced as the song that shot Humblesmith's music career to limelight.[1]

Composition

"Osinachi" (English: from God) is a gospel-afro pop-infused highlife song. The lyrical content centres on thanksgiving and appreciation to God.[1] In an interview with The Sun, Humblesmith revealed that he got the inspiration for the song in a church.[2]

Reception

Upon its release on 10 August 2015, "Osinachi" was received to positive reviews and gained rotational airplay in Nigeria. At the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, the song was nominated in the "Hottest Single" category.[3]

Remix version

Osinachi (Remix)
Cover:Osinachi Remix cover.png
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Humblesmith featuring Davido
Recorded:2016
Length:4:27
Label:N-Tyze
Chronology:Humblesmith
Prev Title:Love Me
Prev Year:2015
Next Title:Jukwese
Next Year:2016

The remix version of the song was released on 8 January 2016 and features guest vocals from Nigerian recording artist Davido.[4]

Controversy

Following the release of the remix version of "Osinachi", the local media criticised Davido for using the song as a way of addressing personal issues he had with Sophia and Dele Momodu,[5] [6] [7] Momodu later debunked suggestions of discord between him and Davido and further stated that, "Davido is my son and so you can't have issues with your son".[8]

Music video

The music video for the first version of the song was directed by Adasa Cookey and was shot at different locations in Lagos State.[9] It premiered on 11 September 2015 via video-sharing website YouTube.[10] On 31 January 2016, the music video for the remix was released. It was shot by Clarence Peters.[11] [12]

Notes and References

  1. News: Humblesmith Reveals His Grass-To-Grace Story – How He Sold Moin-Moin In Abakaliki. City People Magazine. Ago. Arinze. Emmanuel. Dan. Kehinde. Seye. 15 February 2016. 25 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160502005832/http://citypeopleng.com/how-my-osinachi-song-made-me-blow-in-2015-fast-rising-act-humblesmith/. 2 May 2016.
  2. News: I wept, fasted before God gave me Osinachi –Humble Smith. The Sun Newspaper. Emuekpere Christopher . Molokwu Theophilus Jide . Genevieve Ifeoma Ogbonna . 1 July 2016. 25 July 2016.
  3. Web site: FULL nominee list for 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA). Nigerian Entertainment Today. Showemimo. Adedayo. 17 June 2016. 25 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170102011347/http://thenet.ng/2016/06/full-nominee-list-for-2016-nigerian-entertainment-awards-nea/. 2 January 2017.
  4. News: Behind the Scenes Shots of Humblesmith & Davido filming "Osinachi" Remix Video. BellaNaija. 14 January 2016. 25 July 2016.
  5. Web site: Song Review: HumbleSmiths Ft. Davido – Osinachi By @ChileeChills. Report Music. Chilee Agunana. 2 February 2016. 25 July 2016.
  6. News: Davido is a shame for calling Dele Momodu names – Baba Dee. Daily Post. 12 June 2016. 25 July 2016.
  7. News: Shot Fired! Davido comes for Dele Momodu Again; Sings 'No Be By Force to Go Dubai' in Osinachi (Remix). Nigerian Entertainment Today. Showemimo. Adedayo. 8 January 2016. 25 July 2016.
  8. News: I don't have any personal issue with Davido - Dele Momodu. Ghana Web. 2 June 2016. 25 July 2016.
  9. Web site: VIDEO: Humblesmith – "Osinachi" ft. Phyno. tooXclusive. 11 September 2015. 25 July 2016.
  10. Web site: OSINACHI - HUMBLESMITH ft PYHNO (Official Video). YouTube. N-tyze Entertainment. 11 September 2015. 25 July 2016.
  11. News: New Video Premiere: Humblesmith Ft. Davido Osinachi (Remix). The Guardian Life Magazine. Sakoh. Makale. 1 February 2016. 25 July 2016.
  12. Web site: VIDEO: HumbleSmith ft. Davido – Osinachi (Remix). notJustOk. Demola OG. 31 January 2016. 25 July 2016.
  13. Web site: MUSIC: HumbleSmith Ft. Phyno – Osinachi. 360Nobs. 10 August 2015. The Chef. 25 July 2016.