The music video shoot in Lagos became a major industry event, featuring appearances by Wizkid , Jaywon , 2Shotz , and actor Chigozie Atuanya .
The beat was produced by Ayzed (also known as Ay-Zed), a frequent collaborator of Mr 2Kay who also worked on his later hit "Bad Girl Special". Mr 2Kay Kosi Were ft Rugged Man
The track was released on February 19, 2012 , as part of Mr 2Kay's debut studio album, Waterside Boy , under Grafton Records . The music video shoot in Lagos became a
Along with tracks like "Waterside Boy" and "Run This Town," "Kosi Were" received massive airplay, helping Mr 2Kay transition from a local Port Harcourt favorite to a nationally recognized artist. Kosi Were (feat. Rugged Man) - Mr 2kay - Shazam Along with tracks like "Waterside Boy" and "Run
The song's visual further cemented its popularity across Nigeria, particularly in the South-South region.
