By Osagie Alonge
When Davido announced he was going to shoot another ‘Skelewu’ video to be released in five days time following a controversial leak of the first shoot, he wasn’t joking.
The official version was released as promised on Monday, October 21, 2013. It was shot in the UK directed by budding D.O.P Mr Moe Musa. Davido and Mr Moe Musa should however be given the award for ‘creative crooks’ of the year as the concept of ‘Skelewu’ is a stolen creative concept.
Who remembers Pop duo LMFAO‘s 2011’s ‘Party rock anthem‘ video? Let’s refresh your memory; The video starts with RedFoo and SkyBlu waking up from a coma in the hospital, hitting the streets to notice the town has been deserted. Just when they get on the road, someone comes to warn them about a song that has caused a frenzy in the town, then a bunch of crazy dancers get close to them and start dancing, LMFAO later join the dance.
The above description just about sums up Davido’s ‘Skelewu‘ video too; Davido waking up from a coma, hitting the streets to be warned by a young man bla bla bla…
What was director Mr Moe Musa thinking? That there was no MTV or YouTube in Nigeria back in 2011? Not only should he be berated for this unacceptable creative plagiarism, he should be visited by LMFAO’s label Interscope Records with a lawsuit.
There is no mention of Moe Musa borrowing the concept or paying homage to LMFAO. The official release from Davido’s publicist WildFlower PR states, ‘HKN Music presents Davido in a revolutionary movie showing the viral effect of the ‘Skelewu’. Revolutionary indeed!
If you think we’re just talking trash, check out screenshots of LMFAO’s and Davido’s video below…
LMFAO – Hospital Scene
Davido – Hospital Scene
LMFAO – Deserted town
DAVIDO – Deserted town
LMFAO – Man warns them about song
DAVIDO – Man warns them about song
LMFAO – Zombie dancers surround man
DAVIDO – Zombie dancer surround Davido
LMFAO – Dance scene
DAVIDO – Dance Scene
Watch LMFAO’s ‘Party rock anthem’
Watch Davido’s ‘Skelewu’ video
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Lmfao!!! I can't laugh oooooo….
YOU DIS WRITER OR EDITOR NEEDS TO VISIT A CLINIC,WATING BE UR MATTER SELF FOR DIS ONE INSIDE…BLACK MAN BLACK SENSE..TO SUPPORT UR BRODA NA PROBLEM FOR YOU…IF LMFAO NO TAKE AM GO COURT MAKE YOU TAKE AM GO URSELF
Spot On Osagie! I was about to accuse you of being to bold when I saw the headline but I like the way you've broken it down scene by scene. For me, the video doesn't capture the essence of the Skelewu song
Mr Editor, Get A Life and quit been Bitter. What would you say about the p-square michael jackson video?
why don't u keep this thought to urself, must u announce or publicize it. The guy is there making money nd u r here pork-nosing him, get a life joor, the video is out and i like it
Mr writer i just had to respond to this and i really hope to see this. It clearly shows you are a learner and your level of exposure is very minmal.
1st the vidoe was inspired by 28 days later which also inspired party Rockers.
To put is very blunt Mr there is no idea new under the sun and any video you see is inspired by something my friend.
With regards to being a "creative theif" as you put very cheap and vindictive headline by the way. I guess that makes every single video Director in Nigeria thief becauase i can compile you a list of videos on Nigerian Tv by Accailamed Nigerian Directors that fit that profile and that would make everybody a Thief is that what you are implying?
Bluured Lines: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyDUC1LUXSU
Ayoola ft Phyno: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bje5FRnk-U
Alingo VS NEYO
The bloddy list goes on………
Get your Facts right. I respect your boss Mr Ayeni The Great and all he represents but this is cheap and sounds very sponsored to me.
PS: cant be bothered with all the typo so have it.
Many thanks
Tunde Babalola
VIDEO PRODUCER SKELEWU
Hmm… So it is right to creatively steal ideas?
Rrrrrright!!!!
Nicely Said Sir.
Love the new video. Good job!
Don't mind them my Brotha…keep doing your thing.
Well said T-babs, people are just HATERS! Every idea is inspired by something and it only takes skill and effort to execute a really nice work like you guys have done. Vide is amazing! Moe Musa is the best director out there, eat your heart out! Team phoenix all the way! 😀
Thank you bro , them do not know do they bro lol. Tunde send me a private message ur BB not going through
Yes i definitely said it.. Thumbs to the person who posted