Rihanna (Orezi song)

"Rihanna" is a song by Nigerian singer Orezi, released on February 18, 2013.[3] The song was produced by Kiddominant. Orezi recorded "Rihanna" while signed to Culbeed Music. The music video for "Rihanna" peaked at number 1 on Pulse Nigeria's music video chart.[4] He shot the video after signing with Sprisal Entertainment, a record label owned by Jibola Fatgbems of Fatgbems Oil.

"Rihanna"
Single by Orezi
ReleasedFebruary 18, 2013[1]
Recorded2013
Genre
Length3:56
Label
  • Culbeed Music
  • Sprisal Entertainment
Songwriter(s)Esegine Allen
Producer(s)Kiddominant
Orezi singles chronology
"High B.P"
(2010)		 "Rihanna"
(2013)

Music video background

The music video for "Rihanna" was shot and directed in South Africa.[5] The song was initially scheduled for release on Valentine's Day, but was pushed back due to Goldie Harvey's death.[6] Orezi told Showtime Celebrity he decided to feature a Rihanna look-alike in the music video after all efforts to get the Barbadian singer proved unsuccessful. Orezi's management was able to get a Mauritian girl named Kim to play Rihanna in the video. Orezi also told Showtime Celebrity he shot the "Rihanna" video in South Africa in order to achieve something different.[7][8] It was alleged that Orezi's management spent over ₦7.3 million on the video shoot.[9]

In June 2014, the music video for "Rihanna" made YouTube Nation's compiled list of the "8 Incredible Music Videos from Around the World".[10]

Accolades

"Rihanna" was nominated for Best Reggae/Dancehall Single at the 2013 edition of The Headies.[11] The music video for "Rihanna" won Best Dance Hall/Reggae Video at the 2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards.[12] Moreover, it was nominated for Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall at the 2014 Channel O Music Video Awards.[13]

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2014 Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall Nominated
2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards Best Dancehall/Reggae Video Won
The Headies Best Reggae/Dancehall Single Nominated

Track listing and cover
Digital singles
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Rihanna"Esegine Orezi AllenKiddominant3:56
2."Rihanna (Orezi Cover)"Orezi [14]Coldflames3:56

Release history
RegionDateFormatLabel
VariousFebruary 18, 2013Digital downloadCulbeed Music
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References
  1. "Orezi - Rihanna". Prisonerofclass.com. 2013-02-18. Archived from the original on 2014-12-04. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  2. "Rihanna by Orezi". iTunes. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
  3. "VIDEO: Wizkid, Skales, Sean Tizzle, Orezi Perform @ FELABRATION 2013". NotJustOk. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  4. "Pulse Music Video Charts! "Rihanna" Remains The Best Of The Visuals - Charts - Pulse" (in German). Pulse.ng. 2013-09-14. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  5. "Rihanna look-alike flies to South Africa for Orezi's Rihanna video shoot - Premium Times Nigeria". Premiumtimesng.com. 2013-08-13. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  6. "Orezi - Rihanna". Prisonerofclass.com. 2013-02-18. Archived from the original on 2014-12-04. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  7. "I have crush on Rihanna - Orezi - Vanguard News". Vanguardngr.com. 2013-08-30. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  8. Enemigin, Oritseneye (2013-08-17). "Rihanna flies into South Africa for Orezi's video". Hip Hop World Magazine. Archived from the original on 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  9. Plans to meet Rihanna, a priority – Orezi. "Plans to meet Rihanna, a priority – Orezi | Daily Newswatch". Mydailynewswatchng.com. Archived from the original on 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  10. "Time Magazine, YouTube, recognize Nigeria's Reminisce, Orezi". Premium Times. 13 July 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  11. "Olamide wins big @ Headies 2013 + full list of winners - Vanguard News". Vanguardngr.com. 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
  12. "Flavour is biggest winner at Nigerian Music Video Awards 2013". Nigerian Entertainment Awards. 16 November 2013. Archived from the original on 14 June 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  13. Marshall, Rhodé (5 September 2014). "Channel O Africa announces Music Video Awards nominees". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  14. "Orezi – Rihanna (Prod by Kiddominant))". Notjustok. 18 February 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2013.

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