Gobe_(song)

Gobe (song)

Gobe (song)

2013 single by Davido

"Gobe" (Yoruba: "Trouble") is a song by Nigerian singer Davido, released on February 25, 2013.[1] It peaked at number one on the MTV Base Official Naija Top Ten chart, surpassing Banky W.'s "Yes/No". The song stayed atop the music chart for three weeks and was eventually toppled by Kcee's "Limpopo".[2][3] "Gobe" was nominated for Most Popular Song of the Year at the 2013 City People Entertainment Awards and for Best Pop Single at The Headies 2013.[4][5] The music video for "Gobe" was nominated for Most Gifted Afro Pop Video at the 2013 Channel O Music Video Awards, and for Best Pop Extra Video at the 2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA).[6][7] Furthermore, it was nominated for Best African Act Video at the 2013 4Syte TV Music Video Awards.[8]

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Gobe controversy

There were speculations surrounding the song's release. An impersonator of Password created a Twitter account two days after the song's release and accused Davido of theft.[9] Davido and Password both debunked the rumor by posting several tweets.[10][11] In an interview with Sunday Beats, Kamal Ajiboye said Davido purchased the song from Password for ₦350,000 and that they didn't know the song had already been released.[12]

Music video

An accompanying music video for "Gobe" was also released on February 25, 2013, at a total length of 4 minutes and 6 seconds. It has surpassed 8 million views on YouTube.[13][14][15]

Critical reception

"Gobe" received positive reviews from music critics. Charles Mgbolu of Vanguard said the song "exudes fun from start to finish."[16]

Accolades

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References

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    O, Onos (10 June 2013). "Davido's "Gobe" Clinches the Top Spot on This Week's MTV Base Official Naija Top Ten Chart". Bellanaija. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
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    "Nominees For 2013 City People Entertainment Awards – Genevieve Nnaji, Yemi Alade, Beat FM, Tiwa Savage, Others Nominated". Jaguda. 18 June 2013. Archived from the original on 28 March 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
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    Abimboye, Micheal (5 December 2013). "Olamide, Davido, Iyanya top Headies Award 2013 nomination". Premium Times. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
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    "Nominees announced for Channel O Africa Music Awards". DStv Mobile. 10 September 2013. Archived from the original on 18 February 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
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    O, Ovie (2 June 2013). "Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2013 - View Full Nominees List". Notjustok. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
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    "Sarkodie, EL and Okyeame Kwame Top 4Syte TV Music Video Awards 2013 Nominations". Vibe Ghana. 6 October 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  9. [9]
    "Mystery Twitter handle accuses Davido of stealing new song, 'Gobe', Davido replies (WATCH VIDEO)". YNaija Magazine. 27 February 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
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    "Davido Bought Off His New Single, Gobe For N500,000". Information Nigeria. 1 March 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
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    "Do We Smell Impersonation, Theft & Scandal Here?". Pulse Nigeria. 28 February 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
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    Olonilua, Ademola (30 March 2013). "Davido pays N350,000 for 'old' Gobe single". Punch Nigeria Limited. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
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    "Davido – Gobe". This Is Africa. 11 March 2013. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
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    Alonge, Osagie (26 February 2013). "NETPod: Davido drops new single 'Gobe'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
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    Mgbolu, Charles (26 February 2013). "Davido releases hot new video 'Gobe'". Vanguard. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
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