Monalisa (Lojay and Sarz song)
| "Monalisa" | |
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| Song by Lojay and Sarz | |
| from the album LV N ATTN | |
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| Released | 4 June 2021 |
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| Length | 3:33 |
| Label | Metallic Music |
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| Producer | Sarz |
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| "Monalisa" on YouTube | |
"Monalisa" is a song by Nigerian singer Lojay and Nigerian record producer Sarz. A blend of Afrobeats and amapiano, it appeared as the fifth track off their joint EP LV N ATTN (2021), and was produced by Sarz. The song earned Sarz the award for Producer of the Year at The Headies 2022. It was also nominated for Song of the Year, Best Afrobeats Single of the Year, and Viewer's Choice at the same event. "Monalisa" received further nominations for African Song of the Year at the 3Music Awards 2022, Best Single at the 2023 Urban Music Awards, Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Contemporary at the All Africa Music Awards 2021, and African Fan's Favorite at the All Africa Music Awards 2022. The music video for "Monalisa" was directed by UAX and filmed in Lagos.
A remix to "Monalisa" featuring American singer Chris Brown was released after the song's breakthrough. Following its release, "Monalisa" achieved international success, receiving airplay on BBC 1Xtra, BBC Radio 1, Kiss, and Capital Xtra, and appearing at number 30 on The Fader's list of the 100 Best Songs of the Year.