Dear Korede Bello, please do not remix Godwin
Korede Bello must be on cloud nine. His song Godwin is currently
Nigeria’s most popular song. So popular is it that some have even gone as
far as saying it is now the de facto anthem of Nigerians all over the world.
With this one song, he has achieved what every musician actively aims
for. It is also important to note that this song is actually Korede’s second or third single as a professional musician. With this, he has joined the
likes of Davido, Kiss Daniel and Patoranking as musicians who through
one single attained ‘superstar status’ or in his own unique case, ‘mega
superstar status’.
I did not fully appreciate how popular the song was until almost all
politicians who emerged victorious during the just concluded elections
adopted it as their ‘unofficial victory anthem’. Akinwunmi Ambode,
governor elect of Lagos state is said to be especially fond of the song. In
fact, it was the song of choice when he and APC party stalwarts gathered
at the party headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos to celebrate his victory at the
polls.
With all the plaudits the song has gotten, I would like to sound a note of
warning to Korede and Mavin Records. Leave the song as it is. Please do
not remix it. Do not get me wrong, I’m not saying remixing the song will
be a bad thing, I just feel it would be unnecessary to make a Godwin
remix. Some might argue that a remix might actually make the song last
longer in the minds of music lovers. An example to support this case
would be Patoranking’s Girlie O ft. Tiwa Savage. The remix was so good
that most people forgot about the original. But let us also not forget that
major hit songs like Oritsefemi’s Double Wahala Iyanya’s Kukere,
Davido’s Damiduro, Olamide’s First Of All, and Kiss Daniel’s Woju had
remixes that were considered outright failures in every sense. Even though
they all featured ‘A list’ musicians like Akon, Dbanj, Tiwa Savage and
Davido.
Though Korede might not realise it, he has made a song that would be
around for a long, long time. You know your song is a hit when you are
invited to perform it in churches. Though some pastors might consider it a
‘secular’ song.
Also in all this, one must not forget Don Jazzy’s input in all this. He
remains like the proverbial wine that gets better with time. 3 of his new
school artistes (Korede, Reekado Banks and Di’Ja) all have songs topping
the charts currently. Other acts signed to his Mavin records like Tiwa
Savage, Dr Sid and D Prince are also doing well. Kudos to him.
One can only hope Korede develops on the success of Godwin and keep
giving us good music. We wouldn’t want him to turn into a ‘one hit wonder’.

First: The article is too long for the primary message passed, I mean; the subject of this topic pretty much nails ur point...the long note is very disturbing

Second: I don't see why he shouldn't if he wants, its like u don't understand Music Hustle....if by chance, he remixes and its a BANGER!!! that's super plenty more fame and money for him....that's my 2kobo in the matter.