Hola Hola (Sugarboy song)
| "Hola Hola" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Sugarboy | ||||
| from the album Believe | ||||
| Released | 16 January 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:42 | |||
| Label | G-Worldwide Entertainment | |||
| Songwriter | Umaren Akanimoh Felix | |||
| Producer | Beatburx | |||
| Sugarboy singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Hola Hola" on YouTube | ||||
Hola Hola is a song by Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer Sugarboy, released on 16 January 2016. Characterized as a mid-tempo afrobeat reggae tune by Information Nigeria,[1], the song peaked at number 9 on the Playdata #RadioTopTen chart, during the week of 13 June 2016.[2] The music video, was directed by Aje Filmworks, and features cameos from DJ Shabsy, and Kiss Daniel.[3] It debuted on MTV Base Nigeria.[4]
Background
After signing with G-Worldwide in 2015, Sugarboy had his first major breakthrough on DJ Shabsy's song "Raba" with Kiss Daniel in July 2015. The following year, he released "Hola Hola" on 16 January 2016, as the lead single off his debut album Believe (2017), through G-Worldwide Entertainment, as his first single since he signed with the label.[5]
In 2021, "Hola Hola" was on the soundtrack list of Suga Suga, a romantic comedy film by G-Worldwide Entertainment.
Commercial performance
The song peaked at number 7 on the Nigeria Playdata charts during its debut week. Subsequently, it spent 2 consecutive weeks at number nine.[6] On 22 May 2016, Playdata tracked 170 airplay for the week on Nigerian radio.[7]
Accolades
| Year | Organization | Award | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | African Entertainment Legend Awards | Hit Song of the Year | "Hola Hola" | Nominated | [8] |
| The Beatz Awards | Best Afro Pop Producer | Beatburx for "Hola Hola" | Nominated | [9] |
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 16 January 2016 | G-Worldwide Entertainment |
References
- ^ "Sugarboy – Hola Hola". Information Nigeria. 16 January 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "Phyno's 'Fada Fada' is the Most Played Song on Nigerian Radio this Week | See Playdata's Top 10 Radio Chart". BellaNaija. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "Singer parties hard in Hola hola video". Pulse Nigeria. 3 February 2016. Archived from the original on 31 January 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "Phyno's 'Fada Fada' named hottest track of 2016". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 19 December 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "Sugarboy set to drop Debut Album titled "Believe"". BellaNaija. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "PLAYDATA - CHARTS (NIGERIA) - TOP 100". 13 June 2016. Archived from the original on 13 June 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "PLAYDATA - CHARTS (NIGERIA) - TOP 100". Playdata Charts. Playdata. 22 May 2016. Archived from the original on 26 May 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "Yay! BellaNaija nominated for "Most Popular Blog Site" for the 2016 African Entertainment Legend Awards | See Full List of Nominees". BellaNaija. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ "Mavin, YBNL, Chocolate city, Fivestar others to battle at 2016 Beatz Awards". Vanguard Allure. 7 December 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2025.