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"Benin Boys"
"Benin Boys"
Single by Rema and Shallipopi
Released	June 20, 2024
Recorded	2024
Genre	Afrobeats; amapiano;
Length	2:50
Label	Mavin; Jonzing;
Songwriter(s)	Divine Ikubor; Agada Prince Oyada; Crown Uzama;
Producer(s)	Rema; Producer X;
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"Benin Boys" is a song by Nigerian singers Rema and Shallipopi, released by Mavin Records, and Jonzing World on June 20, 2024. It was produced by Rema and producer X.^[1]

Background and release

Rema and Shallipopi wrote the song in 2024, drawing from personal experiences, after meeting at a Lagos music festival, in 2023.^[2]^[3] The song was produced by producer X, with Rema as co-producer.^[4] It was released on June 20, 2024, through Mavin Records and Jonzing World.^[5]

References

^ "Benin Boys by Rema & Shallipopi on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
^ Guardian, Nigeria. "Rema, Shallipopi to perform at 2024 Wireless Festival". The Guardian. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
^ Adeayo, Adebiyi (June 21, 2024). "Rema & Shallipopi celebrate their culture in historic hit collaboration 'Benin Boys'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
^ "Nigerian superstar Rema returns with new track 'Benin Boys' featuring Shallipopi". Nigerian Tribune. June 21, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
^ Kyle, Dennis (June 20, 2024). "Rema Returns With New 'Benin Boys' Banger: Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2024.

[1] "Benin Boys by Rema & Shallipopi on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved June 21, 2024.

[2] Guardian, Nigeria. "Rema, Shallipopi to perform at 2024 Wireless Festival". The Guardian. Retrieved June 21, 2024.

[3] Adeayo, Adebiyi (June 21, 2024). "Rema & Shallipopi celebrate their culture in historic hit collaboration 'Benin Boys'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved June 21, 2024.

[4] "Nigerian superstar Rema returns with new track 'Benin Boys' featuring Shallipopi". Nigerian Tribune. June 21, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024.

[5] Kyle, Dennis (June 20, 2024). "Rema Returns With New 'Benin Boys' Banger: Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2024.

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 == Background and release ==
-The song's development began in 2023, when Rema and Shallipopi met at a [[music festival]] in [[Lagos, Nigeria]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://guardian.ng/asake-rema-shallipopi-ruger-to-perform-at-2024-wireless-festival/|title=Rema, Shallipopi to perform at 2024 Wireless Festival |last=Guardian |first=Nigeria|website=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref> It was written over several sessions, with Rema and Shallipopi incorporating elements from their personal experiences.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/rema-and-shallipopi-release-historic-hit-collaboration-benin-boys/38hc9p6|title=Rema & Shallipopi celebrate their culture in historic hit collaboration 'Benin Boys' |last=Adeayo |first=Adebiyi|website=Pulse Nigeria|date=June 21, 2024|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref> This marks the first collaboration between Rema and Shallipopi.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://notjustok.com/songs/rema-shallipopi-benin-boys/|title=Rema and Shallipopi are proudly 'BENIN BOYS' in new single|last=Peter |first=Okhide |website=[[NotJustOk]]|date=June 21, 2024|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref> Producer X produced the song, with Rema credited as co-producer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2472844/nigerian-superstar-rema-returns-with-new-track-benin-boys-featuring-shallipopi|title=Nigerian superstar Rema returns with new track 'Benin Boys' featuring Shallipopi|website=[[Nigerian Tribune]]|date=June 21, 2024|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref> The song was officially released to streaming services on June 20, 2024, under [[Mavin Records]] and [[Jonzing World]].<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/rema-shallipopi-returns-with-new-benin-boys-banger-stream-it-now-1235714899/amp/|title=Rema Returns With New ‘Benin Boys’ Banger: Stream It Now |last=Kyle |first=Dennis|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=June 20, 2024|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref>
+Rema and Shallipopi wrote the song in 2024, drawing from personal experiences, after meeting at a Lagos music festival, in 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://guardian.ng/asake-rema-shallipopi-ruger-to-perform-at-2024-wireless-festival/|title=Rema, Shallipopi to perform at 2024 Wireless Festival |last=Guardian |first=Nigeria|website=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]]|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/rema-and-shallipopi-release-historic-hit-collaboration-benin-boys/38hc9p6|title=Rema & Shallipopi celebrate their culture in historic hit collaboration 'Benin Boys' |last=Adeayo |first=Adebiyi|website=Pulse Nigeria|date=June 21, 2024|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref> The song was produced by producer X, with Rema as co-producer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2472844/nigerian-superstar-rema-returns-with-new-track-benin-boys-featuring-shallipopi|title=Nigerian superstar Rema returns with new track 'Benin Boys' featuring Shallipopi|website=[[Nigerian Tribune]]|date=June 21, 2024|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref> It was released on June 20, 2024, through [[Mavin Records]] and [[Jonzing World]].<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/rema-shallipopi-returns-with-new-benin-boys-banger-stream-it-now-1235714899/amp/|title=Rema Returns With New ‘Benin Boys’ Banger: Stream It Now |last=Kyle |first=Dennis|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=June 20, 2024|access-date=June 21, 2024}}</ref>
 == References ==