Godwin (song)
| "Godwin" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Korede Bello | ||||
| from the album Belloved | ||||
| Released | 28 January 2015[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | Afropop | |||
| Length | 2:59 | |||
| Label | Mavin Records | |||
| Songwriter | Korede Bello | |||
| Producer | Don Jazzy | |||
| Korede Bello singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Godwin" on YouTube | ||||
"Godwin" is a song by Nigerian songwriter and singer Korede Bello. It was released on 28 January 2015, by Mavin Records. The song features backup vocals from Don Jazzy.[2]
Critical reception
"Godwin" was met with positive reviews from music critics. A writer for Jaguda rated it 3.5 out of 5, adding: "On first listen, one can’t help but enjoy the totally positive and hopeful message about it.....Overall it’s a good song, and most importantly, a song that’s very simple but still very powerful with its message."[3] Chibuzor of 360nobs acknowledged the song for cutting "across various demographics" and said it is "full of cheeriness and drive; a cool number, indigenous, original, repeat-worthy and all".[4]
Music video
The music video of "Godwin" was directed by Adasa Cookey. Filmed in Lagos, Nigeria, it was uploaded to YouTube on 3 June 2015.[5] The video amassed over one million views five weeks after its release. Moreover, it featured cameo appearances from Bovi, AY, Elenu, Yaw, Dr SID, and Labi.[6][7]
Live performance and criticism
On 5 April 2015, Korede Bello was invited to perform the song at a church. His invitation to perform didn't sit well with some people who felt secular artists shouldn't perform on sacred altars. He voiced his opinion on Instagram, saying, "Mixed reactions about me glorifying God in the church! Am I not allowed to give my testimony?"[8]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Hottest Single of the Year | Nominated |
| African Muzik Magazine Awards | Song of the Year[9] | Nominated | |
| COSON Song Awards | Most Uncommon Song[10] | Won | |
| Hottest Song on the Street[10] | Nominated | ||
| The Song of Songs[10] | Nominated | ||
| The Headies | Best Pop Single | Won | |
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| tooXclusive Awards | Certified Banger of the Year[11] | Nominated | |
| Best Street-Hop Track[11] | Nominated | ||
| Nigerian Music Video Awards | Best Contemporary Afro Video[12] | Won | |
| 4Syte TV Music Video Awards | Best African Act Video[13] | Won | |
| 2016 | MTV Africa Music Awards | Song of the Year[14] | Nominated |
Personnel
- Song credits
- Writing – Korede Bello
- Production – Don Jazzy
- Video credits
- Director – Adasa Cookey
References
- ^ "Korede Bello – Godwin [Prod by. Don Jazzy]". tooXclusive. 28 January 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ "Korede Bello – Godwin (Prod. Don Jazzy)". notJustOk. 28 January 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ "Review: Korede Bello – Godwin". Jaguda.com. 4 February 2015. Archived from the original on 7 February 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ Jordan Abiola (2 February 2015). "MUSIC REVIEW: Korede Bello [GODWIN]". 360Nobs. Archived from the original on 7 February 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ "VIDEO PREMIERE: Korede Bello – Godwin". notJustOk. 3 June 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ Dayo Showemimo (5 June 2015). "5 Nigerian comedians star in Korede Bello's 'Godwin' video". The NetNG. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ Dayo Showemimo (13 July 2015). "Korede Bello's 'Godwin' video crosses 1m views in 5 weeks". The NetNG. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ ""Am I Not Allowed to Give my Testimony?" Korede Bello Reacts to Criticism of Church Performance". BellaNaija. 10 May 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ "Nominees revealed for AFRIMMA in the USA". Music in Africa. 21 July 2015. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ a b c Akan, Joey (26 October 2015). "COSON Song Awards 2015: Wizkid, Davido, Asa, Tiwa Savage, make nominations list". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ a b Donnett, Jim (15 January 2016). "tooXclusive AWARDS 2015 – WINNERS!". tooXclusive. Archived from the original on 27 February 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ Akintoye, Kehinde (12 September 2016). "NMVA Organisers Announce Winners of 2015 Edition". Channels TV. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "4Syte TV Music Video Awards Nominations 2015 (Full List)". Loudsoundgh. 25 October 2015. Archived from the original on 25 October 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ Base, MTV (3 October 2016). "News : final stage of nominations for mamas". MTV Base. Retrieved 25 May 2017.