Gwagwalada (song)
Gwagwalada is a 2023 Afrobeats collaboration by Nigerian singers Bnxn, Kizz Daniel, and Seyi Vibez. It was released on February 16, 2023, as the second single from Bnxn’s debut album Sincerely, Benson, and was produced by Sarz. The track came out under TYEE and Empire Distribution and has a music video on YouTube. It was also listed by OkayAfrica as one of the best Afrobeats songs of 2023.
Before its release, Bnxn teased the song on Twitter. The song blends storytelling with soulful collaboration, and it presents Gwagwalada as a peaceful retreat from life’s hustle, even though Bnxn had never visited the Abuja town. A notable line, “I enter from Abuja go Gwagwalada,” is seen as a symbol of stepping away from public life.
Critics praised the track’s production—smooth keys, lively guitars, strong bass, and drums—and called it a standout on the album. They described Gwagwalada as a strong, catchy song that helps carry the album’s mood. In a podcast interview, Peruzzi revealed he and Kizz Daniel had recorded a track titled “Gwagwalada” that was released without him, which caused tension between the artists.
On the charts, Gwagwalada made an impact. It debuted at No. 12 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart in early March 2023. In Nigeria’s TurnTable Top 100, it started at No. 45 for the week of February 21, 2023, and jumped to No. 1 by March 7, 2023, beginning a four-week run at the top. It stayed at No. 1 through March 15, tying for Bnxn’s second-longest top spot. By late March, it was No. 2, displaced by another hit, making it one of the year’s longer-running No. 1 songs.
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