Duduke
| "Duduke" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Single by Simi | ||||
| Released | April 16, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 2:52 | |||
| Label | Studio Brat | |||
| Songwriter | Simisola Ogunleye-Kosoko | |||
| Producer | Oscar | |||
| Simi singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Music video | ||||
| "Duduke" on YouTube | ||||
"Duduke" is a song by Nigerian singer Simi. It was released on April 16, 2020 and produced by Oscar.[1][2]
Background and composition
[edit]"Duduke" is a mid-tempo pop record blend with Afrobeats vibe and a take on R&B. Produced by Oscar, the song play on the sound the artist's heart makes when she thinks about her love interest.[3][4] "Duduke", according to the artist means the beat of a heart or drum, and in the song, she uses a beat to describe her heartbeat for her unborn child whom she refers to as a guardian angel.[5][1][6]
Music video
[edit]An accompanying music video for "Duduke" was released on April 19, 2020 and was directed by Adasa Cookey.[7] In the video shot by the beach, the artist showed her baby bump revealing that she is pregnant.[8][9] The video which was released to coincide with Simi's birthday showed her playing a piano in front of the beach shoreline while also cradling her gravid belly in a silky and flowing yellow gown.[10]
Critical response
[edit]"Duduke" received positive reviews from music critics and consumers. An editor for Naijaloaded gave "Duduke" an 8/10 rating, noting that "this is soulful pop, the production, lyrical depth are all perfect".[11] An editor for SoundStroke gave "Duduke" an 7.9/10 rating, stating that "Simi's amazing and unique vocals did a lot of justice to the record", while noting that "the production was also top-notch and everything, from the scenery to the production, feels perfect".[12] Dami Ajayi from The Lagos Review opined that "Duduke" is a classic win for expectant mothers, while noting that Simi gifted women new ways to express the joy of forthcoming babies.[13]
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria (RCN)[14] | 2× Platinum | 10,000[15] |
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Simi – "Duduke"". tooXclusive. April 15, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ↑ Animashaun, Damilola (May 14, 2020). "Simi's "Duduke" is the most played song in the country at the moment, how come no one cares?". The Native. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ↑ Samanga, Rufaro (April 16, 2020). "Listen to Simi's New Laid-Back Single 'Duduke'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ↑ "The 10 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month (April)". OkayAfrica. April 20, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ↑ "Simi explains 'Duduke' meaning". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. May 8, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ↑ Akinyoade, Akinwale (April 16, 2020). "Simi Releases First Single Of 2020 "Duduke"". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ↑ "[Video] SIMI – "Duduke"". tooXclusive. April 19, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ↑ Bamidele, Michael (April 19, 2020). "Watch: Simi Reveals Pregnancy In New Music Video "Duduke"". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ↑ Boluwadw, Favour (April 25, 2020). "Simi Releases First Single of the Year 'Duduke', Shows Off Baby Bump". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ↑ Idowu, Ronke (April 20, 2020). "Simi Shows Off Baby Bump in New Video 'Duduke'". Channels TV. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ↑ "NL MUSIC REVIEW! What's Your Opinion About Simi's New Song "Duduke"?". Naijaloaded. April 24, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ↑ "Review: Simi – Duduke". SoundStroke. April 17, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ↑ "Simi's Duduke is a classic win for expectant mothers". The Lagos Review. May 17, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ↑ "Video certification". Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Criteria - RCN". Recording Certification of Nigeria (RCN). Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2026.