"Wololo" | ||||
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Single by Babes Wodumo featuring Mampintsha | ||||
from the album Gqom Queen, Vol. 1 | ||||
Language | Zulu language | |||
Released | 26 April 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2016 | |||
Genre | Gqom | |||
Length | 6:30 | |||
Label | West Ink | |||
Songwriter(s) | Busesikile Simelane | |||
Producer(s) | Distruction Boyz | |||
Babes Wodumo singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Wololo (Official music video)" on YouTube | ||||
Official audio | ||||
"Wololo" on YouTube |
"Wololo" is the lead single by South African singer-songwriter and choreographer Babes Wodumo from her debut studio album Gqom Queen, Vol. 1 (2016). [1] It was released on 26 April 2016 through West Ink Records and features a guest appearance from Mampintsha with production handled by Distruction Boyz.
The song received major recognition nationally, [2] featured in Black Panther (2018), [3] and was utmost nominated for multiple awards. [1] [4]
The music video to "Wololo" was published YouTube on 24 June 2016. Directed by Pilot Films, it stars Babes Wodumo dancing at a party with Mampintsha, and Distruction Boyz behind the DJ decks, as it features cameo appearances from DJ Tira and Nay Maps. After surpassing 2,3 million views in 3 months, the music video was taken down for copyright infringement, [5] and was later reinstated by the same company that had it removed after they were attacked by the public on social media. [6] As of October 2023, the music video sits on 13,8 million views. [7]
Year | Award ceremony | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
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2016 | MTV Africa Music Awards | Song of the Year | "Wololo"
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Nominated | [8] |
2017 | Metro FM Music Awards | Song of the Year | Nominated | [9] | |
2017 | South African Music Awards | Record of the Year | Nominated | [10] | |
Remix of the Year | "Wololo (Remix)"
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Nominated | [11] |
"Wololo" | ||||
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Single by Babes Wodumo featuring Mampintsha | ||||
from the album Gqom Queen, Vol. 1 | ||||
Language | Zulu language | |||
Released | 26 April 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2016 | |||
Genre | Gqom | |||
Length | 6:30 | |||
Label | West Ink | |||
Songwriter(s) | Busesikile Simelane | |||
Producer(s) | Distruction Boyz | |||
Babes Wodumo singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Music video | ||||
"Wololo (Official music video)" on YouTube | ||||
Official audio | ||||
"Wololo" on YouTube |
"Wololo" is the lead single by South African singer-songwriter and choreographer Babes Wodumo from her debut studio album Gqom Queen, Vol. 1 (2016). [1] It was released on 26 April 2016 through West Ink Records and features a guest appearance from Mampintsha with production handled by Distruction Boyz.
The song received major recognition nationally, [2] featured in Black Panther (2018), [3] and was utmost nominated for multiple awards. [1] [4]
The music video to "Wololo" was published YouTube on 24 June 2016. Directed by Pilot Films, it stars Babes Wodumo dancing at a party with Mampintsha, and Distruction Boyz behind the DJ decks, as it features cameo appearances from DJ Tira and Nay Maps. After surpassing 2,3 million views in 3 months, the music video was taken down for copyright infringement, [5] and was later reinstated by the same company that had it removed after they were attacked by the public on social media. [6] As of October 2023, the music video sits on 13,8 million views. [7]
Year | Award ceremony | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
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2016 | MTV Africa Music Awards | Song of the Year | "Wololo"
|
Nominated | [8] |
2017 | Metro FM Music Awards | Song of the Year | Nominated | [9] | |
2017 | South African Music Awards | Record of the Year | Nominated | [10] | |
Remix of the Year | "Wololo (Remix)"
|
Nominated | [11] |