Azonto (Wizkid song)
2012 single by Wizkid
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"Azonto" is a song by Nigerian singer Wizkid. It was produced by the record producing and songwriting duo Legendury Beatz, and was officially released on 28 January 2012. The song helped popularize Azonto, a Ghanaian music genre and dance, and peaked at number nineteen on the Afribiz Top 100 chart.[2] Wizkid performed "Azonto" at Chris Brown's Lagos concert, which occurred at the Eko Hotel and Suites.[3] Chris Brown talked about the dance on 106 & Park and thanked Wizkid for teaching him.[4]
Music video
The music video for "Azonto" was directed by Moe Musa and showcases the Azonto dance's choreography.[5]
Accolades
Director Moe Musa was nominated for Best Music Video Director at the 2013 The Headies for his work on the video.[6] The music video for "Azonto" won Most Gifted Video of the Year and was nominated for Most Gifted Male Video at the 2013 Channel O Music Video Awards.[7] Moreover, it was nominated for Best African Act Video at the 5th edition of the 4Syte TV Music Video Awards.[8]
Track listing
- Digital single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Azonto" | Wizkid | Legendury Beatz[9] | 2:38 |