Osinachi (song)

"Osinachi"
Single by Humblesmith featuring Phyno
ReleasedAugust 10, 2015 (2015-08-10)
Recorded2015
Genre
Length3:59
LabelN-Tyze
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Humblesmith singles chronology
"Love Me"
(2015) 		"Osinachi"
(2015) 		"Osinachi (Remix)"
(2016)
Phyno singles chronology
"Ezege"
(2015) 		"Osinachi"
(2015) 		"Fada Fada"
(2016)

"Osinachi" is a song by Nigerian afropop recording artist Humblesmith. It is referenced as the song that shot Humblesmith's music career to limelight.[1]

Composition

"Osinachi" (English: from God) is a gospel-afro pop-infused highlife song. The lyrical content centres on thanksgiving and appreciation to God.[1] In an interview with The Sun, Humblesmith revealed that he got the inspiration for the song in a church.[2]

Reception

Upon its release on 10 August 2015, "Osinachi" was received to positive reviews and gained rotational airplay in Nigeria. At the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, the song was nominated in the "Hottest Single" category.[3]

Remix version

"Osinachi (Remix)"
Single by Humblesmith featuring Davido
ReleasedFebruary 8, 2016 (2016-02-08)
Recorded2016
Genre
Length4:27
LabelN-Tyze
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Humblesmith singles chronology
"Love Me"
(2015) 		"Osinachi (Remix)"
(2016) 		"Jukwese"
(2016)
Davido singles chronology
"The Money"
(2016) 		"Osinachi (Remix)"
(2016)

The remix version of the song was released on 8 January 2016 and features guest vocals from Nigerian recording artist Davido.[4]

Controversy

Following the release of the remix version of "Osinachi", the local media criticised Davido for using the song as a way of addressing personal issues he had with Sophia and Dele Momodu,[5][6][7] Momodu later debunked suggestions of discord between him and Davido and further stated that, "Davido is my son and so you can't have issues with your son".[8]

Music video

The music video for the first version of the song was directed by Adasa Cookey and was shot at different locations in Lagos State.[9] It premiered on 11 September 2015 via video-sharing website YouTube.[10] On 31 January 2016, the music video for the remix was released. It was shot by Clarence Peters.[11][12]

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference
Region Date Format(s) Label Edition(s) Ref.
Nigeria 10 August 2015 digital download N-Tyze Entertainment Standard [13]

Accolades

Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2016 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Hottest Single Nominated [3]

References

  1. ^ a b Ago, Arinze; Emmanuel, Dan; Kehinde, Seye (15 February 2016). "Humblesmith Reveals His Grass-To-Grace Story – How He Sold Moin-Moin In Abakaliki". City People Magazine. Archived from the original on 2 May 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  2. ^ Emuekpere Christopher; Molokwu Theophilus Jide; Genevieve Ifeoma Ogbonna (1 July 2016). "I wept, fasted before God gave me Osinachi –Humble Smith". The Sun Newspaper. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  3. ^ a b Showemimo, Adedayo (17 June 2016). "FULL nominee list for 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA)". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 2 January 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  4. ^ "Behind the Scenes Shots of Humblesmith & Davido filming "Osinachi" Remix Video". BellaNaija. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  5. ^ Chilee Agunana (2 February 2016). "Song Review: HumbleSmiths Ft. Davido – Osinachi By @ChileeChills". Report Music. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  6. ^ "Davido is a shame for calling Dele Momodu names – Baba Dee". Daily Post. 12 June 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  7. ^ Showemimo, Adedayo (8 January 2016). "Shot Fired! Davido comes for Dele Momodu Again; Sings 'No Be By Force to Go Dubai' in Osinachi (Remix)". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  8. ^ "I don't have any personal issue with Davido - Dele Momodu". Ghana Web. 2 June 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  9. ^ "VIDEO: Humblesmith – "Osinachi" ft. Phyno". tooXclusive. 11 September 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  10. ^ "OSINACHI - HUMBLESMITH ft PYHNO (Official Video)". YouTube. N-tyze Entertainment. 11 September 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  11. ^ Sakoh, Makale (1 February 2016). "New Video Premiere: Humblesmith Ft. Davido Osinachi (Remix)". The Guardian Life Magazine. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  12. ^ Demola OG (31 January 2016). "VIDEO: HumbleSmith ft. Davido – Osinachi (Remix)". notJustOk. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  13. ^ The Chef (10 August 2015). "MUSIC: HumbleSmith Ft. Phyno – Osinachi". 360Nobs. Retrieved 25 July 2016.