Jamb Question
| "Jamb Question" | ||||
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| Single by Simi | ||||
| from the album Simisola | ||||
| Released | February 15, 2015 | |||
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| Length | 3:47 | |||
| Label | X3M | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye | |||
| Producer(s) | Oscar Herman-Ackah | |||
| Simi singles chronology | ||||
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"Jamb Question" is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter Simi. It serves as the second single from her second studio album, Simisola (2017). Produced by Oscar Herman-Ackah, the song was released on 15 February 2015.[1] Its official remix features vocals from Nigerian rapper Falz.[2] The music video for "Jamb Question" was nominated for Best Soft Rock/Alternative Video at the 9th Nigerian Music Video Awards.[3]
Music video
[edit]The accompanying Mex-directed music video for "Jamb Question" premiered on 22 June 2015 through Simi's official Vevo account. Nigerian film producer and critic Charles Novia said he was "impressed" with the video and further said the song is reminiscent of Mo'Cheddah's hit "Dus Nambri", particularly in flow and rendition.[4]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| TooXclusive |   [5] |
| Jaguda |  [6] |
JimmyKing of TooXclusive gave the song 4.5 stars out of 5, stating, "Simi's Jamb Question is an improvement from her hit single "Tiff". The melody progression of the beat with the saxophone accompaniment gave the song a very wonderful effect. Simi’s voice is unique and it did justice to the song. This Afro pop song is rich with African instrumentation. The Ad lib (backup) was well done with harmonious combination of two the voices. Jamb Question is really a great song".[5] In the same vein, Sifon B. of Jaguda.com gave the song 4 stars out of 5, adding, "Jamb question puts in a blender Simi’s soothing voice, her comical lyrics, and a beautiful instrumental produced by Oscar, and the output is a smooth piece of auditory art".[6]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9th Nigerian Music Video Awards | Best Soft Rock/Alternative Video | Nominated | [7] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Simi – "JAMB Question"". tooXclusive. 15 February 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ^ DonBoye (17 August 2015). "Simi ft Falz – Jamb Question (Remix)". NotJustOk. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ^ "Adekunle Gold, Kiss Daniels Leads Nomination For NMVAs + Full Nomination List". News7. 18 November 2015. Archived from the original on 7 May 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ^ "Simi, Falz, X3M Music and the 'Jamb Question' – By Charles Novia". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ^ a b Donnett, Jim (21 February 2015). "TX Review: Simi – Jamb Question + Reekado Banks – Katapot". tooXclusive. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Review: Simi – Jamb Question". Jaguda.com. 16 February 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ^ "Check Out Nominees Of 9th Nigerian Music Video Award". Naij. 18 November 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2016.