Baba Hafusa Explained

Baba Hafusa
Type:studio
Artist:Reminisce
Cover:Baba Hafusa Album Art.jpg
Recorded:2014–2015
Genre:Hip hop, rap, afrobeat
Label:Edge
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Baba Hafusa is a studio album by Nigerian rap act Reminisce which was released through EDGE Records on 30 April 2015.[1] It is the rapper's third overall studio album after releasing Book of Rap Stories in 2012 and Alaga Ibile in 2013. The studio album which features guest appearances from SoJay, Vector, Ice Prince, Olamide, Phyno, Sossick and Sean Tizzle was according to Reminisce a way of paying tribute to his daughter named Hafusa.[2]

Critical reception

Upon its release, Baba Hafusa was received with mixed reviews and opinions. Awarding the album four stars from tooXclusive, Ogaga Sakpaide states, ““Baba Hafusa” sees Reminisce in his comfort zone from a lyrical and production view.” Tola Sarumi of notJustOk rated the album 5.5 out of 10 stating that, “even as a commercial album, Baba Hafusa doesn’t do enough to hold your attention.”

Accolades

Year Award ceremony Award description Result
2015 Album of The Year [3]
Best Rap Album[4]

Commercial performance

On 18 May 2015, Baba Hafusa rose to 12th position on the Billboard World Music Albums Charts after topping the iTunes album sales for over a week less than 24-hours after its release.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Reminisce unveils track-list for 3rd album, ‘Baba Hafusa’ . . Dayo Showemimo . 17 April 2015 . 21 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150823103006/http://thenet.ng/2015/04/reminisce-unveils-track-list-for-3rd-album-baba-hafusa/ . 23 August 2015 . dead .
  2. News: Why Reminisce strangely titled 3rd album ‘Baba Hafusa’ . . Dayo Showemimo . 27 October 2014 . 21 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150805100725/http://thenet.ng/2014/10/why-reminisce-strangely-titled-3rd-album-baba-hafusa/ . 5 August 2015 . dead .
  3. News: The Nigeria Entertainment Awards Announce 2015 Nominees . Okay Africa . Danielle ONeill . 15 June 2015.
  4. News: The Headies Awards 2015- Full Nominees List . 360NG . Shayo Adeleke. 30 September 2015. 10 November 2015.
  5. News: Reminisce’s ‘Baba Hafusa’ now 12th on Billboard World Music Chart . . Dayo Showemimo . 19 May 2015 . 21 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150524034116/http://thenet.ng/2015/05/reminisces-baba-hafusa-now-12th-on-billboard-world-music-chart/ . 24 May 2015 . dead .
  6. News: Reminisce’s ‘Baba Hafusa’ tops World iTunes chart 7 days running . . Chrysanthus Ikeh . 7 May 2015 . 21 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150919090427/http://thenet.ng/2015/05/reminisces-baba-hafusa-tops-world-itunes-chart-7-days-running/ . 19 September 2015 . dead .