Shu-Peru
2023 single by Kizz Daniel
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"Shu-Peru" is a song by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel. It was released on 12 May 2023, as the fifth single off his fourth studio album Maverick (2023). The song was produced by Reward Beatz and Roc Legion.
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| Single by Kizz Daniel | ||||
| from the album Maverick | ||||
| Released | 12 May 2023 | |||
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| Length | 2:19 | |||
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| "Shu-Peru" on YouTube | ||||
Reception and controversy
"Shu-Peru" received mixed reception from fans and critics. On Twitter, some listeners criticized the song for its simplistic lyrics, contrasting it with his earlier works "Sin City" and "Laye".[1] The phrase itself "shuperu" was originally popularized by Orezi in his 2014 song of the same name, which led to accusations of unoriginality and sparked debates about the creativity behind the song's title and lyrics.[2] On the contrary, listeners defended Kizz Daniel, pointing out that the song is meant to be fun and light-hearted, and that similar themes and simplicity are common in modern Afrobeats songs.[3]
Music video
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[5] | 2 |
| UK Afrobeats (OCC)[6] | 13 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2023) | Position |
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| TurnTable End of the Year Top 100 of 2023[7] | 47 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from Apple Music.[8]
- Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe – vocals, songwriter
- Reward Beatz - production
- Roc Legion - production
- Jaycen Joshua - mixing engineer, recording engineer
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | 12 May 2023 |
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