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| Released | 15 September 2016 (2016-09-15) | |||
| Length | 4:13 | |||
| Label | Square Records | |||
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| "Bank Alert" on YouTube | ||||
"Bank Alert" is a song by Nigerian pop duo P-Square. It was released on 16 September 2016 and was recorded in Igbo and Pidgin English and samples lyrics from "Iyogo" by Onyeka Onwenu. It was released as a free download on 15 September and the next day, the accompanying music video was released on YouTube. A gospel version of the song was released in 2017.
By 22 September 2016, the music video for "Bank Alert" received over one million views.
Composition
A reviewer from OkayAfrica described it as a "catchy song built on light guitars, bubbly synthesizers and a shuffling beat."
Music video
The music video for "Bank Alert" was directed by Clarence Peters and Jude Okoye with cameo appearances by Phyno, Harrysong, Kcee, Onyeka Onwenu and Mr. Ibu among others.
Critical reception
Chidi Chima of TheCable reviewed "Bank Alert" by P-Square, noting that while the song brought back familiar melodies reminiscent of "Iyogogo," it still felt refreshing and addictive. Chima observed that Paul dominated the singing and that, despite a decline in originality, "Bank Alert" would likely become popular. He concluded, "while Psquare has improved on its infusion of sounds, the twin brothers have declined in originality." Wilfred Okiche of 360nobs described "Bank Alert" as a typical offering from the duo, following their usual formula of flaunting wealth with an upbeat, radio-friendly sound. Despite lacking reinvention, Okiche concluded, "P-Square is back alright and, it is just like they never left."
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | 15 September 2016 | Digital download | Square Records |
See also
References
- Jasper Efe (16 September 2016). "P-Square – Bank Alert". Daily Post. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ Killakam (16 September 2016). "P-Square Return With New Single 'Bank Alert'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- Taofik Bankole (22 September 2016). "1 million views in 5 days for P-Square's 'Bank Alert' show they are still a force". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- Chidera Zinno (17 September 2016). "P-Square return with colourful new video for 'Bank Alert'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 19 September 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- Chidi Chima (17 September 2016). "TCL Review: Sampling again defeats originality, more 'Bank Alerts' for Psquare". TheCable.
- Wilfred Okiche (22 September 2016). "360Review: P-Square – Bank Alert". 360nobs. Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
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