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Shekere (song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Shekere
| cover = Cover art for Shekere.jpeg
| type = Song
| artist = Yemi Alade featuring Anglique Kidjo
| album = Woman of Steel
| released = August 30, 2019
| genre = Afro pop
| length = 3:06
| label = Effyzzie Music Group
Universal Music Africa
| writer = Yemi Alade
| producer = DJ Coublon
| chronology = Yemi Alade
| prev_title = Nobody
| prev_year = 2019
| next_title = Poverty
| next_year = 2019
| misc =
}}
"'Shekere'" is a song recorded by the Nigerian Afro pop artist Yemi Alade and produced by DJ Coublon, taken from her studio album 'Woman of Steel' (2019). Alade collaborated with the Beninese artiste Anglique Kidjo on the track.
Background
In an interview with 'OkayAfrica', Alade stated that Kidjo had been an inspiration to her while she was growing up. The song took two years to make. The track was produced by DJ Coublon and Kidjo remixed her hit song "Wombo Lombo" on the track.
Music video
The music video was shot in the United Kingdom and Kenya. It featured the Kenyan Maasai tribe, Ushanga women group and dancers. It was directed by Ovie Etseyatse.
Accolades
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|2021
|"Shekere"
| Best Collaboration
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|2020
|"Shekere"
| Best Music Video
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Critical reception
A contributor to 'SoundStroke' reviewed "Shekere" and gave it a 7.3/10 rating and applauded the music producer for giving a nice instrumental on the song. The reviewer also stated that "the both artistes delivered so effortlessly as though they have been singing together for years".
References
Category:Nigerian popular music
Category:Beninese music
Category:2019 songs
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