"Shu-Peru" is a song by Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel. It was released on 12 May 2023, as the fifth single off his fourth studio album Maverick (2023). The song was produced by Reward Beatz and Roc Legion.
Reception and controversy "Shu-Peru" received mixed reception from fans and critics. On Twitter, some listeners criticized the song for its simplistic lyrics, contrasting it with his earlier works "Sin City" and "Laye". The phrase itself "shuperu" was originally popularized by Orezi in his 2014 song of the same name, which led to accusations of unoriginality and sparked debates about the creativity behind the song's title and lyrics. On the contrary, listeners defended Kizz Daniel, pointing out that the song is meant to be fun and light-hearted, and that similar themes and simplicity are common in modern Afrobeats songs.
Music video The TG Omori-directed music video was released later the day of the song's release.
Charts Weekly charts + Chart performance for "Shu-Peru" Chart (2023) Peakposition Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100) 2
Year-end charts +2023 year-end chart performance for "Shu-Peru" Chart (2023) Position TurnTable End of the Year Top 100 of 2023 47
Personnel Credits adapted from Apple Music. Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe – vocals, songwriter Reward Beatz - production Roc Legion - production Jaycen Joshua - mixing engineer, recording engineer
Release history +Release history and formats for "Shu-Peru" Region Date Format Label Various 12 May 2023
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