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Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by dotcomnamename: 11:25pm On Mar 04, 2013
sunboy: Some people and bad bella! I will give to to African Queen!!! For the reasons...

1. Compare the years, imagine the popularity of that song then when naija still dey grow, compared to now that our industry has grown.

2. It won MTV europe award, Oliver didn't

3. If u compare video u b mumu, like I said compare the time.

4. Dbanj already had fans around the europe esp UK even before the hit song. 2face was only know around the world after that first hit song.

5. African queen launched a new era of Naija music recognision around the world, thanks to Queen Latifah's movie dats a +, while Oliver continues from where it started.

6. African queen is an evergreen song, Oliver twist is only a contemporary dance song!

What else is your basis of comparism



You're very wrong. completely got it wrong.

It's obvious you initiated bias here

The reason is: The Question is simply: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed?

And the answer is OLIVER TWIST. Almost the whole world knows and recognize OLIVER TWIST.

Where was African Queen when OLIVER TWIST now hitting in Australia, New Zealand, Icelenad and Greenland now?

The OP is not asking which song was released 100 years ago. The question is: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed?

We all expect simple anwser and we all know the answer is : OLIVER TWIST By ''D'banj a.k.a Eja nla...

No Bias, no personal opinion.

At least you can read and write, and you go school? Ask yourself this ''What is the meaning of INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED? Does the OP asked that WHICH SONG WAS RELEASED 100 YEARS AGO AND HOW MANY AWARDS HAS THE SONG WON.

Gbammmmmmmmmm

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Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by airmark(m): 11:49pm On Mar 04, 2013
^^^ You right bro. The question was very easy yet some people answered wrongly. I was amazed at the song's spirited flight to strange lands. I did n't like the song at first just like many people, but the song grew. If Dbanj goes to Romania today for show, i can tell you he might be kidnapped there.

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Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by Frankiedu(m): 12:12am On Mar 05, 2013
enigmagu1: was it also amoung d top ten chart in d u.s whos d most popular artist from d u.k?? music is in d u.s nt u.k.

9ja artist do better music dan u.k artist trust me....so in a nutshell forget u.k dem no sabi better music.....
Making it to d U.K top ten dosen't mean d other artiste hail 4rm d U.K bt is collection of songs dat are popular in d U.K.Meaning whether African,European, Asian,American, e.t.c so far as its making airwaves in d U.K it makes d list.
Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by walinton30: 1:57am On Mar 05, 2013
2face is the best.. when comparing both artist
but international acceptance of both African queen & Oliver Twist, goes to Dbanj.
Don't get it twisted : people accepted Mic Jackson not because of his lyrics but bcz of his dance hall tracks.
same thing goes to GANG-NAM-STYLE of today
Oliver Twist has been on Replay in European, Asian and Australian clubs not because of its lyrics , but bcuz of the classic tune
Happy Birthday to both Tracks
African Queen = 10 years , seeking secondary school admission
Oliver Twist = 9 months, battling breast resistance kiss

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Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by walinton30: 2:21am On Mar 05, 2013
Red-Light:
stop ranting and accept the bitter truth he told u


stop arguing like a toddler ... being to all major EU countries doesn't make Infallible... u cant know every latest thing happening there except u want to

mith or what ever your name is, living in Europe doesn't mean you're better than people living in naija. and stop down grading others . lot of people are suffering in Europe . don't get it twisted we all left naija for a better living and not to look down on people back home ....
Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by walinton30: 2:37am On Mar 05, 2013
Ejiné: Just like the sun lights up the earth
you light up my life
the only one I've ever seen with a smile so bright
feels like just yesterday
you came around my way
changed my whole scenery
with your astonishing beauty...

***

I like beyonce
I like Rihanna
I like Geneveive
and Nadia Buari
and Clifford Orjiiii

Mtscheeeeeeew!

African Queen was the song that put Nigeria on the phucking map of world music, earned us our very first MTV Music Award, was featured in a Hollywood flick (the first of its kind at the time), and flagged off Nigeria's dominance of Africa in the entertainment industry, as well as her unstoppable rise on the World Stage.
Guy read the question and stop being a lyrics copy writer .... which of the 2 tracks is Internationally Acclaimed = accepted as of present and not history. .... AWILO LOGONBA vs GANG-NAM-STYLE ... which one is internationally accepted ?

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Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by walinton30: 2:47am On Mar 05, 2013
achu442: The rhyhtm,lyrics and tonics of African Queen is far far far far better than Oliver twist.....Abi una wan start to compare D'banj to Tu-baba?
brother no one is comparing the two artist , the questions simple says "international Acclaimed" African Queen vs Oliver Twist . brother i will tell you the simple truth , I love 2baba more than D'banj but oliver twist is played globally. its just like comparing MAKOSA to AZONTO. we all know the answer
Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by bankyblue(m): 5:48am On Mar 05, 2013
Okija_juju:


You must be a fa*ggot!!

You wanted a link, you could have nicely asked.. Now you have seen a link, you still can't bow your head in shame..

Sucking so many diicks over the years must have fuccked you up real bad.. grin

U re so sick in the head bro......come to think of it!
Oliver twist was listed on so many chart just as u claim though!
And African queen won so many international award. And note! That
Was the first ever Nigerian song to be given an award by MTV....
So get ur fact correct. Dull head, and I wonder why u re feeling
So hurt? Idi*t
Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by unongu(m): 6:41am On Mar 05, 2013
Chegunn: All I know is that African queen won Mtv Europe music award, and Oliver twist ...well didn't.

If the two artists were to be likened to comedians, Tuface would be Ali Baba and Dbanj would be A. Y. both songs are of international class but African Queen is more 'African' than Oliver Twist and hence, more regarded.
Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by baron212: 8:01am On Mar 05, 2013
Sentiments aside....African queen all d way...may b guys ve forgotten that African queen was a soundtrack for an American film...Phat gals...first MTV award best African song before Oliver twist was even released..I repeat first African song to win an MTV award...judge for yourslves..

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Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by deviduff(m): 8:23am On Mar 05, 2013
baron212: Sentiments aside....African queen all d way...may b guys ve forgotten that African queen was a soundtrack for an American film...Phat gals...first MTV award best African song before Oliver twist was even released..I repeat first African song to win an MTV award...judge for yourslves..
The song 'danfo driver' was used in that movie too. Does that make it internationally acclaimed?
Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by ichommy(m): 8:31am On Mar 05, 2013
Okija! Okay o, i dey wonder no ans since yesterday, abeg i need address to synagogue
Okija_juju:


My Son!! The answer you are looking for, even the gods dont have it!

Try Synagogue Church of all nations!!
Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by Jimmybee(f): 9:45am On Mar 05, 2013
whistling while passing
Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by Jimmybee(f): 9:46am On Mar 05, 2013
baron212: Sentiments aside....African queen all d way...may b guys ve forgotten that African queen was a soundtrack for an American film...Phat gals...first MTV award best African song before Oliver twist was even released..I repeat first African song to win an MTV award...judge for yourslves..

jj
Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by Okijajuju1(m): 9:58am On Mar 05, 2013
bankyblue:

U re so sick in the head bro......come to think of it!
Oliver twist was listed on so many chart just as u claim though!
And African queen won so many international award. And note! That
Was the first ever Nigerian song to be given an award by MTV....
So get ur fact correct. Dull head, and I wonder why u re feeling
So hurt? Idi*t


It is confirmed.. YOU ARE A SHAMELESS F`AGGOT MANWHORE..


Tuface won 'MTV's 'African Artist of the Year' in 2005.. That was for his 2004 Album 'Face 2 face'. Which had African Queen on it.
The Song African Queen didnt win him the award on its own. Otherwise, he would have won 'Song of the year'.


Oya, go and 'Suck banana, till you go yo'..

person!

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Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by olatemmie13(m): 11:12am On Mar 05, 2013
grin

Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by Donmichaelz(m): 2:17pm On Mar 05, 2013
Okija_juju:


My Son!! The answer you are looking for, even the gods dont have it!

Try Synagogue Church of all nations!!
Synagogue church of all nations - Oracle,wetin concern Us with dis one na.we only predict matches,death,earthquark,bomblast...no come change our market oOO.
Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by jiggaz(m): 3:25pm On Mar 05, 2013
*comes into thread* My children are u people still fighting over this? Ok lemme break it down. Had it been we are talking about the better artiste here, it will be 2Face no doubt cos the guy is very good. But the OP asked a question ''Which of the 2 songs is more Internationally acclaimed?'' And to answer dis question, u dont have to do it with sentiment. And we are not talking abt the better song or the one that has more meaning. Here we are talking abt the one dat is more popular at the International level and it is Oliver Twist. Cos one, it breaks more boundaries by penetrating the U.K, European countries and Asia. It has so many remixes by foreign international acts, dat should tell u the popularity of d song. Some of u dat were saying its African Queen were basing ur answer on Africa alone. Yes, i know dat Phat Girls used it as their soundtrack but Oliver Twist broke more boundaries. D'Banj is now big outside Africa, all thanx to his HIT single Oliver Twist. Ebony magazine featured & intervied him and am surprised to see him profiled on some American Music sites which is a rarity for any African Artiste ever. Oliver Twist is on top charts of different countries in Europe & Asia. Some of u might not understand it till u step out of Africa. African Queen is a hit song dat made its mark on the International scene too but Oliver Twist broke more boundaries. For the records, am not a big fan of D'Banj and i didnt like Oliver Twist at first but it grew on me when i heard it every 5mins on different radio stations.

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Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by walinton30: 5:17pm On Mar 05, 2013
cr7lomo.:





I c d reason y most ppl fail exams, this not not a tribal affair, am a proper igbo boy 4m anambra and ma question is which is mor internationally acclaimed question not which wil bcom evergreen or which brot nigeria out in d limelyt. Its an easy question dat most ppl r failing. African queen dint bring out oliver twist. They came out both on dia own. nw which is mor internationally acclaimed pls. Infact let me mk it easier, which is mor recognised or popular in europe if they r both placed on d ground. Its an easy question, nd som ppl hv tried correctin som oda but they wunt just learn. Again no sentiments

Brother I love your response Igbo, yoruba or hause has nothing to go with the question ..... lot of people have certificates but cant defend it. its as simple as ,,,, African Queen = Samson Siasia //// Oliver Twist = Mikel Obi .... they are both good .. but can and will never compare past to present ..... African Queen cant and will never be played in any European club, cuz its not a wedding Anniversary but party time ... which makes Oliver twist the 1 ....

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Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by walinton30: 5:55pm On Mar 05, 2013
Pain:

So residency and trips around europe is now a benchmark for success? +lodumare ! Please help us!

my brother dont mind that useless guy who calls himself European base .... am pretty sure he stays in ACCRA
Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by obayaya(m): 10:38pm On Mar 05, 2013
fili24: @ fiercehillz
Forever wasn't jayz song, the real owner of the song was Alphaville
Get your facts right before posting sh**t
Listen to the original version

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1TcDHrkQYg

yours is wrong too.. it was actually gregorians that first sang it
Re: African Queen Or Oliver Twist: Which Song Is More Internationally Acclaimed? by philfearon(m): 7:47pm On Mar 07, 2013
U guys shud stop arguing blindly nd like rookies......african queen paved d way 4 oliver twist bak in 2004....even witout much promotion unlike oliver twist,d song stil shut 2 international limelight nd fetchd AWARDS 4 2baba.....if anytin,d 2 songs had d same mentality "d both hv african rhythm nd dats wot matters"....so stop comparing them both,d r nt in d same time....they r time apart

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