Chop My Money

"Chop My Money" is a song by Nigerian duo P-Square, featuring additional vocals from Akon and May D. The song originally appeared on their fifth studio album, The Invasion (2011), and was recorded shortly after P-Square signed a partnership deal with Akon's Konvict Muzik. The music video for "Chop My Money" was directed by Jude Engees Okoye and Ben Marc.^[2][3]

"Chop My Money"
Single by P-Square featuring Akon and May D
Released	23 February 2012
Recorded	2011–12
Genre	Afropop
Length	4:32
Label	Square Records
Songwriter(s)	P-Square
Producer(s)	Fliptyce[1]
P-Square singles chronology
"Forever" / "Bunieya Enu" (2011) "Chop My Money" (2012) "Beautiful Onyinye" (2012)
Music video
"Chop My Money" on YouTube

Background and recording

"Chop My Money" loosely translates to Spend My Money. In an interview with Tim Westwood in 2012, the duo were asked about their collaboration with Akon and how it came about. They said they've known Akon for several years and their collaboration with him was an easy transition.^[4]

Live performances

On August 26, 2012, P-Square performed "Chop My Money" at the Love AfroBeats Festival, a concert they headlined. The duo also performed the song to a sold out crowd at the Hammersmith Apollo.^[5]

Accolades

"Chop My Money" was nominated for Best Pop Single, Best Collabo and Song of the Year at The Headies 2012.^[6]

Year	Awards ceremony	Award description(s)	Results
2012	The Headies	Best Pop Single	Nominated
		Best Collabo	Nominated
		Song of the Year	Nominated

Track listing and covers

• Digital download

1. "Chop My Money" (P-Square, Akon and May D) – 4:32
2. "Chop My Money" (cover by Henhouse Prowlers, a Chicago bluegrass band)^[7]