Wanted (Tiwa Savage song) explained

Wanted
Artist:Tiwa Savage
Album:Once Upon a Time
Language:English
Recorded:2013
Label:Mavin Records
Producer:Warren "Oak" Felder

"Wanted" is a song by Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage from her debut studio album, Once Upon a Time (2013). The song was produced by American producer Warren "Oak" Felder and samples the memorable line "out in the streets/they call it murder" from Damian Marley's 2005 single "Welcome to Jamrock". The Moe Musa-directed music video for "Wanted" was released on 27 May 2014.[1] Its release prompted a huge public backlash across various social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.[2]

Music video

Background

The accompanying music video for "Wanted" was filmed by Moe Musa. It was released on May 27, 2014 and ran for 3 minutes and 31 seconds.[3] In the video, Savage is seen wearing a nude body suit and mimicking the sexual act of fingering. Throughout the video, she writhed sensually and performed erotically-charged dance moves.[4] In an interview with The Times, Savage said she was content with her figure at the time she posted the video. In addition, she declared her intention to pursue the adult market and explore her life as a woman.[5]

Reception

Cultural reception to the music video was mixed. Critics who opposed the video argued that Nigerian artists shouldn't emulate sexual images often seen in western media at the expense of tarnishing the morality of the Nigerian culture.[6] [7] Conversely, those in support of the video praised its sexual nature and stance on sexual empowerment. Social critic Charles Novia bluntly described the video as “stupid art”, while public figures such as Uti Nwachukwu, Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi, Dr SID and Toolz described it as brilliant.[8] [9]

In a negative review, an editor for The Sun said the video lacks originality and called it "utterly unoriginal, desperately copycat-ish and incredibly boring."[4]

Live performances

Alongside her former labelmates Dr SID, Di'Ja, Korede Bello, and Reekado Banks, Savage performed "Wanted" during the Road to the MAMAs concert in June 2014.[10] She also performed the song at the 2014 edition of Africa Unplugged, alongside Davido and Diamond Platnumz.[11]

Accolades

"Wanted" earned Savage a nomination for Best Vocal Performance (Female) at The Headies 2014.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Photos/Video: Tiwa Savage's Most Raunchy Video Finally Out . Osun Defender . 28 May 2014 . 28 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140529052035/http://www.osundefender.org/?p=168236 . 29 May 2014 . dead .
  2. Web site: Tiwa Savage Wanted Video: Singer's Super Sexy Promo Causes Backlash . International Business Times . 28 May 2014 . 28 May 2014 . Owoseje, Toyin . https://web.archive.org/web/20140529052237/http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/tiwa-savage-wanted-video-singers-super-sexy-causes-backlash-1450261 . 29 May 2014 . live .
  3. Web site: Klein. Alyssa. Tiwa Savage's Divisive 'Wanted' Video. Okay Africa. 6 March 2015. 30 May 2014. 26 December 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141226144915/http://www.okayafrica.com/video/tiwa-savage-wanted-video/. live.
  4. Web site: Tiwa Savage's Wanted: Utterly unoriginal, incredibly boring. The Sun. 6 March 2015. 13 June 2014. 3 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140703202439/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=67489. live.
  5. Web site: Ndlovu. Andile. Too hot to be stopped by savage backlash. Times Live. 6 March 2015. 9 June 2014. 2 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402151749/http://www.timeslive.co.za/thetimes/2014/06/09/too-hot-to-be-stopped-by-savage-backlash. live.
  6. Web site: Novia. Charles. Wanted: Leaving cultural values in arts?. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402132136/http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/wanted-leaving-cultural-values-in-arts/. usurped. April 2, 2015. National Mirror. 6 March 2015. 20 June 2014.
  7. Web site: More outcries over Tiwa Savage's raunchy video. Vanguard. 6 March 2015. 30 May 2014. 2 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402110033/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/05/outcries-tiwa-savages-raunchy-video/. live.
  8. Web site: Ebhomele. Eromosele. Tiwa Savage's New Video Causes Ripples. P.M News. 6 March 2015. 30 May 2014. 30 August 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140830103443/http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2014/05/30/tiwa-savages-new-video-causes-ripples/. live.
  9. Web site: Knocks, kudos for Tiwa Savage's new video. Punch. 6 March 2015. 30 May 2014. 2 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402131621/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/e-punch/knocks-kudos-for-tiwa-savages-new-video/. live.
  10. Web site: Arogundade. Funsho. Tiwa Savage Goes Raunchy Again. P.M. News. 6 March 2015. 4 June 2014. 24 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924094156/http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2014/06/04/tiwa-savage-goes-raunchy-again/. live.
  11. Web site: Onibada. Ade. Review: Africa Unplugged. Young Voices. 5 March 2015. 16 September 2014. 24 March 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150324160850/http://voice-online.co.uk/article/review-africa-unplugged. dead.
  12. Web site: The Headies unveils 2014 nominees . Business Day . 10 October 2014 . 17 October 2014 . Ochugba, Mary . 28 October 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141028165724/http://businessdayonline.com/2014/10/the-headies-unveils-2014-nominees/#.VECS_ildVz0 . live .

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Wanted (Tiwa Savage song)".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.