Holla at Your Boy

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"Holla at Your Boy"
Single by Wizkid
from the album Superstar
Released2 January 2010 (2010-01-02) [1]
Recorded2009
Genre Afrobeats
Length5:08
Label Empire Mates Entertainment
Songwriter(s) Ayodeji Balogun
Producer(s)
  • DJ Klem
  • Vebee
Wizkid singles chronology
"Omoge You Too Much"
(2009)
"Holla at Your Boy"
(2010)
"Tease Me/Bad Guys"
(2010)
Music video
"Holla at Your Boy" on YouTube

"Holla at Your Boy" is a song by Nigerian singer Wizkid. [2] It was officially released on 2 January 2010 and serves as the lead single from his debut studio album, Superstar (2011). The song was produced by DJ Klem and Vebee.

Contents

Background

At The Headies 2011, "Holla at Your Boy" won Wizkid the Next Rated prize. He not only received the honor but also a 2012 Hyundai Sonata from the organizers. The car's presentation ceremony took place at the Silverbird Galleria in Victoria Island, Lagos. Guy Murray Bruce, Bola Salako and Ayo Animashaun were present during the ceremony. Wizkid joined the list of past winners, including Aṣa, Overdose, Omawumi, Wande Coal and Skuki. [3] [4]

Music video

The music video for "Holla at Your Boy" was directed by Patrick Ellis. [5] It was filmed at Dowen College in Lekki, Lagos, and features cameo appearances from Banky W, Skales and Ice Prince. [5]

Accolades

YearAwards ceremonyAward description(s)ResultsRef
2011Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA)Best Afro Pop VideoNominated [6]
Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted Newcomer VideoNominated [7]
The Headies 2011 Best Pop SingleNominated [8]
Next Rated Won

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