Jamb Question

"Jamb Question"
Single by Simi
Released February 15, 2015 (2015-02-15)
Format Digital download
Genre Afropop
Length 03:47
Label X3M
Writer(s) Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye
Producer(s) Oscar Herman-Ackah
Simi singles chronology
"E No Go Funny"
(2015)		 "Jamb Question"'
(2015)		 "Open & Close"
(2015)

"Jamb Question" is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter Simi. It was produced by Oscar Herman-Ackah and was released on 15 February 2015.[1] On 17 August 2015, the remix of the song was released with vocal appearance from Falz.[2] "Jamb Question" was nominated in the "Best Soft Rock/Alternative Video" category at the 9th Nigerian Music Video Awards.[3]

Music video

The music video of the song was directed by Mex and was premiered on 22 June 2015 via Youtube. Charles Novia, a Nigerian film producer and director said he was "impressed" with the video, stating that:[4]

“ The song ‘Jamb Question’ reminds me a bit, in flow and rendition, of one of Mo'Cheddah‘s hits, ‘Dus Nambri’ but Simi gave it her all in her own way. I have been taking my time to scout for some lead characters in a musical movie, which I intend to produce later in 2016 and my team and I had penciled down singers, Chidinma and Mo’Cheddah on our shortlist. I’m adding Simi to that list too. ”

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
tooXclusive [5]
Jaguda.com [6]

JimmyKing of tooXclusive gave the song a 4.5 out of 5 stars 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 4 stating that "“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

Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2015 9th Nigerian Music Video Awards Best Soft Rock/Alternative Video Nominated [7]

References

  1. ↑ "Simi – "JAMB Question"". tooXclusive. 15 February 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  2. ↑ DonBoye (17 August 2015). "Simi ft Falz – Jamb Question (Remix)". NotJustOk. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "Adekunle Gold, Kiss Daniels Leads Nomination For NMVAs + Full Nomination List". News7. 18 November 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  4. ↑ "Simi, Falz, X3M Music and the 'Jamb Question' – By Charles Novia". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 18 August 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  5. 1 2 Donnett, Jim (21 February 2015). "TX Review: Simi – Jamb Question + Reekado Banks – Katapot". tooXclusive. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  6. 1 2 "Review: Simi – Jamb Question". Jaguda.com. 16 February 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
  7. ↑ "Check Out Nominees Of 9th Nigerian Music Video Award". Naij. 18 November 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
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