''Uplifted'' is the second

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by Nigerian singer

Flavour N'abania Chinedu Okoli (born 23 November 1983), better known by his stage name Flavour N'abania or simply Flavour, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He began his musical career as a drummer for a local church. Flavour is popularly known across Africa ...

. It was released on July 20, 2010, by Obaino Music and 2nite Entertainment. The album features

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from Jah Dey, Oloye, Stormrex, Waga Gee, Asem, Stone, M-Jay, V.I.P and Elense. ''Uplifted'' was supported by the singles "Oyi (I Dey Catch Cold)", "Adamma", "Nwa Baby" (Ashawo Remix), and "Odiro Easy".

Background

Flavour started recording the album after releasing his debut studio album, '' N'abania'' (2005). He produced three songs on the album; "Oyi (I Dey Catch Cold)", "Chinedum", and the techno-infused track "Kiumanjo". ''Uplifted'' explores the genres of

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, calypso and R&B. The album was recorded in

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, English and

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. While recording ''Uplifted'', Flavour believed it would break national and cultural barriers that often diminish the value of music in Africa. The album was well received in Nigeria, South Africa and Botswana.

Singles

The album's lead single "Oyi (I Dey Catch Cold)" was released on April 18, 2010. Its music video was directed by Bobby Hai. The dance track "Adamma" was released on May 20, 2010 as the album's second single. There were two music videos released for "Adamma". The second video was shot in South Africa by Godfather Productions and uploaded to YouTube on October 6, 2011. "Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)" was released on June 22, 2011, as the album's third single. The song was written by Flavour and is a remake of Cardinal Rex's 1960 hit "Sawale". "Oyi (I Dey Catch Cold)" was released as the album's second single.

Critical reception

In a review for

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, Onyinye Muomah said the artists featured on the album were subpar, but positively acknowledged Flavour for "incorporating new genres to his original kind of music".

Track listing

Personnel

*Chinedu Okoli – primary artist *Jah Dey – featured artist *Oloye – featured artist *Stormrex – featured artist *Waga G – featured artist *Asem *Stone – featured artist *M-Jay – featured artist *V.I.P. – featured artist *Elense – featured artist

Release history

References

{{Authority control 2010 albums Flavour N'abania albums Igbo-language albums Albums produced by Jaystuntz