"Yahooze" is a song by Nigerian recording artist Olu Maintain.[1] It was produced by Puffy Tee and officially released on October 27, 2007, as the lead single from his debut album of the same name.[2] The music video for "Yahooze" was shot in Nigeria. The official remix features guest vocals from Nigerian recording artist LKT.[3] "Yahooze" won Hottest Single of the Year at the 2008 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[4]

"Yahooze"
Single by Olu Maintain
ReleasedOctober 27, 2007
Recorded2007
GenreAfrobeats, Afropop
Length4:20
LabelReloaded Records
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Puffy Tee
Olu Maintain singles chronology
"I Catch Cold"
(2004)
"Yahooze"
(2007)
"Nawti"
(2007)
Music video
"Yahooze" on YouTube

Performances

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According to an article posted on The Punch website, Olu Maintain performed "Yahooze" at the Royal Albert Hall, London and brought on stage Colin Powell, the former United States Secretary of State.[5]

Accolades

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Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2008 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Hottest Single of the Year Won
The Headies Song of the Year Won

Track listing

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Digital single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Yahooze"Olu Maintain, LKTPuffy Tee4:20

Release history

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Country Date Format Label
Nigeria October 27, 2007 Digital download Reloaded Records

References

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  1. ^ "You don't see me often because I'm a legend - Olu Maintain - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Fading groups on Nigeria's music scene". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  3. ^ Tolu. "Why Olu Maintain is not on my album –LKT". INFORMATION NIGERIA. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  4. ^ "Sex is like breathing - Olu Maintain - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  5. ^ "Save the last dance". The Punch. Retrieved 16 June 2015.