Shekere (song)

"Shekere" is a song recorded by the Nigerian Afro pop artist Yemi Alade and produced by DJ Coublon, taken from her studio album Woman of Steel (2019). Alade collaborated with the Beninese artiste Angélique Kidjo on the track.

Background

In an interview with OkayAfrica, Alade stated that Kidjo had been an inspiration to her while she was growing up. The song took two years to make. The track was produced by DJ Coublon and Kidjo remixed her hit song "Wombo Lombo" on the track.

Music video

The music video was shot in the United Kingdom and Kenya. It featured the Kenyan Maasai tribe, Ushanga women group and dancers. It was directed by Ovie Etseyatse.

Accolades

Critical reception

A contributor to SoundStroke reviewed "Shekere" and gave it a 7.3/10 rating and applauded the music producer for giving a nice instrumental on the song. The reviewer also stated that "the both artistes delivered so effortlessly as though they have been singing together for years".

References

1. Woman of Steel (album)
2. Sympathy for the Devil
3. Songs of the Civil War
4. Horchata (song)
5. Tempoe
6. Proof (Paul Simon song)
7. Beggars Banquet
8. Desire Develops an Edge
9. TajMo
10. Nyabinghi rhythm
11. Cabasa
12. Uyo Meyo
13. Mister Heartbreak
14. Conviction of the Heart
15. From South Africa to South Carolina
16. Goje
17. Afrobeat
18. Explorations in Afro-Cuban Dance and Drum
19. Dunun
20. Punta