Baba Hafusa

Baba Hafusa
Studio album by
Reminisce
ReleasedApril 30, 2015 (2015-04-30)
Recorded2014–2015
GenreHip hop, rap, afrobeat
Language
LabelEdge
Producer
Reminisce chronology
Alaga Ibile
(2013) 		Baba Hafusa
(2015) 		El-Hadj
(2016)
Singles from Baba Hafusa
  1. "Tesojue"
    Released: August 20, 2014[1]
  2. "Local Rappers"
    Released: January 22, 2015[2]
  3. "Skilashii"
    Released: April 16, 2015
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
NotJustOk5.5/10[3]
tooXclusive[4]

Baba Hafusa is the third studio album by Nigerian rap act Reminisce which was released through EDGE Records on 30 April 2015.[5] It is the rapper's third overall studio album after releasing Book of Rap Stories in 2012 and Alaga Ibile in 2013. The studio album which features guest appearances from SoJay, Vector, Ice Prince, Olamide, Phyno, Sossick and Sean Tizzle was according to Reminisce a way of paying tribute to his daughter named Hafusa.[6]

Critical reception

Upon its release, Baba Hafusa was received with mixed reviews and opinions. Awarding the album four stars from tooXclusive, Ogaga Sakpaide states, ““Baba Hafusa” sees Reminisce in his comfort zone from a lyrical and production view.”[4] Tola Sarumi of notJustOk rated the album 5.5 out of 10 stating that, “even as a commercial album, Baba Hafusa doesn’t do enough to hold your attention.”[3]

Accolades

Year Award ceremony Award description Result
2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Album of The Year Nominated[7]
The Headies Best Rap Album Nominated[8]

Commercial performance

On 18 May 2015, Baba Hafusa rose to 12th position on the Billboard World Music Albums Charts after topping the iTunes album sales for over a week less than 24-hours after its release.[9][10]

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Grind" (featuring SoJay)Tyrone2:52
2."Baba Hafusa"Tyrone2:30
3."Saida"Kimzbeatz3:17
4."Skilashi" (featuring SoJay)Sarz4:03
5."Gbamilago" (featuring Sean Tizzle)D'Tunes3:43
6."I Need A Girl"Jospo3:01
7."Omologe"Jospo3:36
8."Local Rappers" (featuring Olamide & Phyno)Tyrone5:08
9."Tesojue"Jospo2:41
10."Alagbara" (featuring SoJay)Sossick4:26
11."Otiya"Sarz3:39
12."Kososhi" (featuring Sossick)Chopstix3:16
13."Busayo" (featuring Ice Prince)Young John3:34
14."Nothing" (featuring Vector & SoJay)Sarz3:56
15."Outro"Camo Blaizz2:02
Bonus track
No.TitleLength
16."Let It Be Known"2:30

Release history

Country/Digital platform Date Version Format Label
  • iTunes
  • Nigeria
 April 30, 2015 Standard
EDGE Records

References

  1. ^ Tea Ponpi (20 August 2014). "Reminisce – Tesojue". Tayo TV. Archived from the original on 2 March 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  2. ^ Al Yhusuff (22 January 2014). "Reminisce – Local Rappers ft. Phyno & Olamide". tooXclusive. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  3. ^ a b Tola Sarumi (22 May 2015). "Album Review: Reminisce – Baba Hafusa". notJustOk. Archived from the original on 25 May 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b Ogaga Sakpaide (25 May 2015). "Album Review: Reminisce – "Baba Hafusa"". tooXclusive. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  5. ^ Dayo Showemimo (17 April 2015). "Reminisce unveils track-list for 3rd album, 'Baba Hafusa'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 23 August 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  6. ^ Dayo Showemimo (27 October 2014). "Why Reminisce strangely titled 3rd album 'Baba Hafusa'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 5 August 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  7. ^ Danielle ONeill (15 June 2015). "The Nigeria Entertainment Awards Announce 2015 Nominees". Okay Africa.
  8. ^ Shayo Adeleke (30 September 2015). "The Headies Awards 2015- Full Nominees List". 360NG. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  9. ^ Dayo Showemimo (19 May 2015). "Reminisce's 'Baba Hafusa' now 12th on Billboard World Music Chart". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 24 May 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  10. ^ Chrysanthus Ikeh (7 May 2015). "Reminisce's 'Baba Hafusa' tops World iTunes chart 7 days running". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 19 September 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2015.