- Source: Party No Dey Stop
"Party No Dey Stop" is a song by Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold. The song was released on 15 March 2023, and features vocals from Zinoleesky, as well as additional vocals from Dyo. It was released as the lead single from his fifth studio album Tequila Ever After (2023)
Rolling Stone ranked it #13 on its list of "The 40 Best Afropop Songs of 2023."
Background
In an interview with OkayAfrica, Adekunle Gold explained that the song was initially completed before Zinoleesky’s involvement. He stated, “[Actually,] the song was already done. I had finished the song in LA. Even in that form, it was a readymade banger. I already knew this was a sure one." After receiving suggestions from friends, including producer Sess, Gold decided to collaborate with Zinoleesky. The two artists met in the studio, where Zinoleesky recorded his verse, and they worked together on refining the song’s structure.
Composition and lyrics
"Party No Dey Stop" is a celebration of success, resilience, and living in abundance, reflecting the buzzing energy of the Agege neighborhood where both Adekunle Gold and Zinoleesky grew up. The song emphasizes their determination to rise above challenges, with faith in divine support ("Oluwa don co-sign"). The upbeat chorus highlights continuous celebration and carefree spending, symbolizing the rewards of their hard work. Despite detractors, the song’s message is about staying focused, enjoying the moment, and celebrating victories without interruption.
Music video
The music video for "Party No Dey Stop," directed by Nigerian filmmaker DK, features Adekunle Gold and Zinoleesky and highlights elements of West African culture, including multicolored textiles, jewelry, and traditional garments. The visuals emphasize both artists' connection to their African heritage, following Adekunle Gold's recent signing with Def Jam Recordings. Set in the Agege neighborhood of Lagos, where both artists grew up, the video reflects aspects of Nigerian culture and the environment that shaped them.
Commercial performance
"Party No Dey Stop" made its debut at No. 1 on the Official Nigeria Top 100, marking the first No. 1 single for both Adekunle Gold and Zinoleesky. In its opening week, the track garnered 4.56 million on-demand streams and achieved 70.4 million in radio airplay. It also set a record for the highest total activity by any single in a week in 2023, surpassing the previous record held by Bnxn's "Gwagwalada" featuring Seyi Vibez and Kizz Daniel. During its second week, the song retained its top position on streaming platforms, accumulating 3.12 million streams and reaching 75.2 million in radio airplay.
Charts
= Weekly charts
== Year-end charts
=Personnel
Credits adapted from Apple Music.
Adekunle Kosoko – vocals, songwriter
Azeez Oniyide – vocals, songwriter
Dayo Olatunji - additional vocals, songwriter
Udoma Peter Kelvin Amba - producer, songwriter
Ross James O'Donoghue - producer, songwriter
Michael Bakare - songwriter
Liz Robson - recording engineer
Zeus Ewarami-Yesin - recording engineer
Jesse Ray Ernster - mixing engineer
Gerhard Westphalen - mastering engineer
Release history
References
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- Party No Dey Stop
- Adekunle Gold
- Tequila Ever After
- Bombardment of Algiers (1816)
- Khujo
- Second Barbary War
- Barbary Wars
- Majeeed
- Shanghai Noon
- 2024 Scottish National Party leadership election
