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Шаблон:Infobox song "Gobe" (Yoruba: "Trouble") is a song by Nigerian singer Davido, released on February 25, 2013.[1] It peaked at number 1 on MTV Base's Official Naija Top Ten chart, surpassing Banky W.'s "Yes/No". The song stayed at the top of 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,[6] and for Best Pop Extra Video at the 2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA).[7] Furthermore, it was nominated for Best African Act Video at the 2013 4Syte TV Music Video Awards.[8]

Gobe controversy

There were speculations surrounding the release of "Gobe". 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" was met with positive reviews. Charles Mgbolu of Vanguard described it as a song that "exudes fun from start to finish."[16]

Accolades

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2013 Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted Afro Pop Video Шаблон:Nom
Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) Best Pop Extra Video Шаблон:Nom
4Syte TV Music Video Awards Best African Act Video Шаблон:Nom
City People Entertainment Award Most Popular Song of the Year Шаблон:Nom
The Headies Best Pop Single Шаблон:Nom

Track listing and remixes

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References

Шаблон:Reflist Шаблон:Davido Шаблон:Authority control