Jaiye Jaiye

"Jaiye Jaiye" is a song by Nigerian singer Wizkid. It was released as the lead single from his second studio album, Ayo (2014), and features a saxophone riff by Femi Kuti. The song was produced by Sarz and mastered by Foster Zeeno.^[1][2]

"Jaiye Jaiye"
Single by Wizkid featuring Femi Kuti
from the album Ayo
Released	2 May 2013
Recorded	2013
Genre	Afrobeat afrobeats
Length	3:47
Label	Starboy E.M.E
Songwriter(s)	Ayodeji Balogun
Producer(s)	Sarz
Wizkid singles chronology
"Slow Down" (2013) "Jaiye Jaiye" (2013) "Only Man She Want (Remix)" (2013)
Music video
"Jaiye Jaiye" on YouTube

Background and recording

According to a behind-the-scene video uploaded to YouTube on 13 May 2013, the recording process started when Wizkid called Yeni Kuti and asked her if she could get her brother to collaborate with him. Kuti said she was shocked and surprised when Wizkid contacted her. When she told her brother, he agreed to work with Wizkid. Femi Kuti told Wizkid to postpone their recording session because he was busy with Nigerian Idol and other projects at the time. Wizkid and Femi Kuti ended up doing subsequent recording sessions.^[3]

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Jaiye Jaiye" was released on 26 October 2013, at a total length of 4 minutes and 11 seconds. The video was filmed by Sesan at the New Afrika Shrine and features a creative cameo by Fela Anikulakpo Kuti.^[4][5]

On 2 October 2013, Wizkid uploaded several behind-the-scene photos of the video shoot to his Instagram account.^[6][7]

Critical reception

Upon its release, "Jaiye Jaiye" received positive reviews from music critics. Ovie O of NotJustOk praised the track's beat progression, Femi's saxophone riff, and Wizkid's delivery. OkayAfrica commended the singer for "riding out the brass melody and Sarz beat with his signature high-pitched croons."^[8][9]

Accolades

The music video for "Jaiye Jaiye" was nominated for Best Music Video of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.^[10]

Track listing

• Digital download

1. "Jaiye Jaiye" (Wizkid featuring Femi Kuti) - 3:47

• Covers^[11]

1. "Jaiye Jaiye" (Dunnie Acoustic cover) - 3:35

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label
Nigeria	2 May 2013	Digital download	Star Boy Entertainment

References

1. "New Music: WizKid – Jaiye Jaiye ft. Femi Kuti". Jaguda. Archived from the original on 8 January 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
2. "360Recommends: Wizkid – Jaiye Jaiye ft Femi Kuti". Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
3. "Wizkid and Femi Kuti, Jaiye-Jaiye (Behind The Scene)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
4. "VIDEO: Wizkid – Jaiye Jaiye ft. Femi Kuti". Notjustok. Archived from the original on 28 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
5. "Wizkid releases music video for 'Jaiye Jaiye' Ft. Femi Kuti (WATCH)". Africanspotlight. Archived from the original on 28 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
6. "Photos: Behind The Scenes At WizKid's Jaiye Jaiye Video Shoot". Jaguda. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
7. "Wizkid Shoots "Jaiye Jaiye" Video: View Behind-The-Scene Photos". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
8. "Wizkid ft Femi Kuti – JAIYE JAIYE". notjustok. Archived from the original on 29 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
9. "Download "Jaiye Jaiye" by Wizkid feat Femi". OkayAfrica. Archived from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
10. Abimboye, Micheal (31 May 2014). "Pop duo, Skuki, reject Nigerian Entertainment Awards nomination". Premium Times. Archived from the original on 5 June 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
11. Klein, Alyssa (5 March 2014). "Femi Kuti & Wizkid's 'Jaiye Jaiye' Acoustic Cover From Newcomer Dunnie". OkayAfrica. Archived from the original on 6 March 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2014.