"Wetin We Gain" is a song by
Nigerian
Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British jour ...
singer and songwriter
Victor AD
Victor Adere (born 2 August 1993), better known as Victor AD, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. In 2019 He posted a picture of himself on the street of Dubai with the caption “God I still remember this time last year, I had no passport but n ...
. It was released by ETIN Records on June 17, 2018. The song peaked at number 3 on Africa Charts' list of the "Surprise Nigerian Hit Songs of 2018". The accompanying music video for "Wetin We Gain" has garnered over 12 million views on YouTube.
Composition
"Wetin We Gain" focuses on themes of
materialism and material success. Victor AD described the song as a "hustler's anthem" and said it is based on his personal experiences; he also characterized it as a conversation between God and himself. According to the sheet music published at yallemedia.com, "Wetin We Gain" is written in the key of
G#major with a
tempo
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of 64 beats per minute. The song follows a chord progression of G# - C# -D#.
Music video
The official music video for "Wetin We Gain" was uploaded to YouTube on July 27, 2018; it was directed by Adindu Collins. An alternative video, featuring a live performance of the song, was released to YouTube on January 19, 2019.
Reception
"Wetin We Gain" received positive reviews from
music critics
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. Joey Akan of ''
The Guardian
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'' called it an "aspirational song" and said it represents "the Nigerian dream". Pulse Nigeria's Ehis Ohunyon commended Victor AD for "narrating the daily fears of the average Nigerian" and praised the song for "weaving its way into cultural sentiments without passing any judgement".
Accolades
Track listing
CD single and digital download
#"Wetin We Gain" – 3:35
Other versions
* Rap version – 3:53
* Official extended live session – 5:15
References
{{reflist
2018 songs
Victor AD songs