Soco (song)


"Soco" is a song released by Nigerian record label Starboy on 21 February 2018. The song was produced by Nigerian record producer Northboi and features vocals from Wizkid, Terri, Spotless and Ceeza Milli. It was certified gold by Music Canada in 2020. The song’s official music video has been viewed over 100 million times on YouTube.

Background

Prior to the song's release, Wizkid teased it on social media by frequently using the hashtag #Soco. Released on 21 February 2018, the track was initially intended to serve as the lead single from Made in Lagos, a planned Starboy compilation album, which was later developed as Wizkid's fourth studio album.

Critical reception

Pulse Nigeria Jonathan "Joey" Akan wrote that Wizkid followed the success of his 2017 single "Manya" by expanding his sound and platform on "Soco", calling the production "spellbinding Afrobeat fusion" and concluding that "if there's more where this came from, Wizzy's about to become every DJ and club's best friend."

Accolades

"Soco" won Song of the Year and Video of the Year at the 2018 African Muzik Magazine Awards. It won Best Collaboration of the Year at the 2018 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival.
YearAwards ceremonyAward descriptionResults
2018Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Single
2018African Muzik Magazine AwardsSong of the YearWon
2018African Muzik Magazine AwardsVideo of the YearWon
2019Soundcity MVP Awards FestivalBest CollaborationWon
2019Soundcity MVP Awards FestivalViewer's ChoiceWon
2019African Entertainment Awards USABest Video