| "Only You" |
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| Released | April 12, 2013 (2013-04-12) |
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| Length | 5:48 |
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| Label | Wahala Media Entertainment |
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"123"
(2012) |
"Only You"
(2013) |
"Cant Hold me Down"
(2014) |
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"Only You" is a song recorded by Nigerian singer Nikki Laoye for her second studio album The 123 Project (2014). The song was released on April 12, 2013, by Wahala Media Entertainment. It was written by Nikki Laoye and Nelson Ekperi, and produced by Rotimi Keys. Only You is set across dramatic guitar strings and soulful piano melody, where Laoye gives an ode to the love of a father. The song, which Laoye dedicated to the memory of her father received generally positive reviews from critics and went on to win her the 2013 Headies Awards for Best Female Vocal Performance and the African Union backed All Africa Music Awards in 2014 for Best Female Artiste in African Inspirational Music. In May 2016, Laoye released a reggae infused remix to the song, featuring Nigerian pop singer Seyi Shay.