Hola Hola is a song by Nigerian Reggae-dancehall singer Sugarboy, released on 16 January 2016. Information Nigeria characterized the song as a mid-tempo afrobeat reggae tune.[1] The song reached number 9 on Playdata charts, on 13 June 2016.[2] The music video, was directed by Aje Filmworks, and features cameos from DJ Shabsy, and Kiss Daniel.[3] It debuted on MTV Base Nigeria hottest track of 2016.[4] As of April 2022, "Hola Hola" has received 2Million, 600 thousand streams on Spotify, and 3.7 million views on YouTube.
| "Hola Hola" | ||||
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| Single by Sugarboy | ||||
| from the album Believe | ||||
| Released | 16 January 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:42 | |||
| Label | G-Worldwide Entertainment | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Umaren Akanimoh Felix | |||
| Producer(s) | Beatburx | |||
| Sugarboy singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Hola Hola" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editAfter signing with G-Worldwide in 2015. He had his first major breakthrough on DJ Shabsy's song "Raba" featuring Kiss Daniel and released on 23 July 2015. The following year, he released "Hola Hola" on 16 January 2016, as the lead single off his debut album Believe, released on 22 April 2017, through G-Worldwide.[5] "Hola Hola" became his first single since he signed with the label in 2015.
In 2021, "Hola Hola" was on the soundtrack list of Suga Suga, a romantic comedy film by G-Worldwide Entertainment.
Commercial performance
editDuring its debut week, "Hola Hola" peaked at number 7 on the Nigeria Playdata charts, and spent 2 consecutive weeks at number 9.[6] On 22 May 2016, Playdata tracked 170 airplay for the week on Nigeria radio.[7]
Accolades
editOn 29 November 2016, he lost the African Entertainment Legend Awards, in the Hit Song of the Year category to Kiss Daniel's "Mama".[8]
| Year | Organization | Award | Recipient | Result |
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| 2016 | African Entertainment Legend Awards | Hit Song of the Year | "Hola Hola"[9] | Nominated |
| The Beatz Awards | Best Afro Pop Producer | Beatburx for Hola Hola | Nominated |
Charts
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Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 16 January 2016 | G-Worldwide Entertainment |
References
edit- ^ "Sugarboy – Hola Hola". Information Nigeria. 16 January 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "Phyno's 'Fada Fada' is the Most Played Song on Nigerian Radio this Week | See Playdata's Top 10 Radio Chart". BellaNaija. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "Singer parties hard in 'Hola hola' video". Pulse Nigeria. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "Phyno's 'Fada Fada' named hottest track of 2016". Vanguard News. 19 December 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "Sugarboy set to drop Debut Album titled "Believe"". BellaNaija. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "PLAYDATA - CHARTS (NIGERIA) - TOP 100". 13 June 2016. Archived from the original on 13 June 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "PLAYDATA - CHARTS (NIGERIA) - TOP 100". Playdata Charts. Playdata. 22 May 2016. Archived from the original on 26 May 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "Full List Of Winners Of The 2016 African Entertainment Legends Awards (AELA)-Sarkodie, Nana Akua & Others Won". GhBase•com™. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ^ "Yay! BellaNaija nominated for "Most Popular Blog Site" for the 2016 African Entertainment Legend Awards | See Full List of Nominees". BellaNaija. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2022.