Kukere

"Kukere" (Efik for "Don't Worry") is a song by Nigerian recording artist Iyanya, released as the first single from his second studio album Desire (2013). Upon its release, the song peaked at number 1 on Top FM's May Chart, Sound-city's Viewers Choice, Rhythm FM, and The Beat 99.9 FM's Blackberry Top Ten Countdown. In addition, it peaked at number 2 on Radio Port Harcourt. "Kukere", along with "Oliver Twist", was played during CEO dancers' live performance on Britain's Got Talent. To further promote his second studio album in London, Cokobar and Iyanya held a "Kukere Queen Competition". Participants of the competition were asked to upload a dance video of themselves and state three reasons why they deserve to win.

Music video

The music video for the single was directed by Patrick Elis.

Accolades

"Kukere" won the "Best Pop Single" award and was nominated for "Song of the Year" at The Headies 2012. It also won the "Hottest Single of the Year" award at the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, and was nominated for "Best Contemporary Afro (Live Beats choice)" at the 2012 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA). It was nominated for "Most Popular Song of the Year" at the 2013 City People Entertainment Awards.