Shekere_(song)

Shekere (song)

Shekere (song)

2019 song by Yemi Alade featuring Angélique Kidjo

"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 Angélique Kidjo on the track.[2]

Quick Facts from the album Woman of Steel, Released ...

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.[3] The track was produced by DJ Coublon and Kidjo remixed her hit song "Wombo Lombo" on the track.[4]

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.[5][6]

Accolades

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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".[8]

References

  1. [1]
    "Yemi Alade - Woman of Steel". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
  2. [2]
    "Angelique Kidjo Joins Yemi Alade In the Vibrant Music Video for 'Shekere'". OkayAfrica. 2020-02-05. Retrieved 2020-02-26.
  3. [3]
    Durosomo, Damola (30 August 2019). "Yemi Alade's Journey to Becoming a 'Woman of Steel'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  4. [4]
    "Watch "Shekere": Yemi Alade's New Music Video Featuring Grammy Award-Winner Angelique Kidjo". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-02-05. Retrieved 2020-02-26.
  5. [5]
    "Yemi Alade celebrates African heritage in new video 'Shekere'". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-02-10. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  6. [6]
    "Yemi Alade's New Song With Grammy Award Winner Kidjo Magnifies Maasai Mara's Beauty". KenyanVibe. 2020-02-07. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
  7. [7]
    "MTV Africa Music Awards 2021: All the nominees". Music In Africa. 2021-01-27. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  8. [8]
    "Review: Yemi Alade - Shekere (feat. Angelique Kidjo)". www.soundstroke.com/. 2020-03-03. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
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