"Only You" is a song recorded by Nigerian singer Nikki Laoye for her second studio album The 123 Project (2014). The song was released on April 12, 2013 by Wahala Media Entertainment. It was written by Nikki Laoye and Nelson Ekperi, and produced by Rotimi Keys. Only You is set across dramatic guitar strings and soulful piano melody, where Laoye gives an ode to the love of a father. The song, which Laoye dedicated to the memory of her father received generally positive reviews from critics and went on to win her the 2013 Headies Awards for Best Female Vocal Performance and the African Union backedAll Africa Music Awards in 2014 for Best Female Artiste in African Inspirational Music. In May 2016, Laoye released a reggae infused remix to the song, featuring Nigerian pop singer Seyi Shay.

In an April 12, 2013 press release upon the release of the song, Nikki Laoye stated "Losing my father and watching him slip away in my arms, 3 months to my wedding, was the most traumatic experience of my life. He was my Hero, my best friend…Everything I had ever believed in was challenged and nothing seemed to make sense anymore. I was shattered beyond a million pieces and no one could totally understand the pain i was going through as I quietly slipped away into my own world of anger and depression, refusing to be consoled. But there He was…the ONE, who held on tightly to my mind, who refused to let me go even when I turned away in grief & despair; the ONE who kept whispering words of love, joy and peace to my heart every second over the past 1 year. The ONE who came swooshing down to rescue me & held my hand through it all... Yes, "ONLY YOU" celebrates my true Super Hero of all times, Jesus – the ONE who always gives beauty for ashes and I just simply wanna say It's been ONLY YOU,No one else But You."

"Only You" is a soulful alternative rock ballad marked by very strong vocal delivery, enchanting harmonies and emotive guitar strums. Nikki Laoye starts off singing in English and switches to Yoruba and Igbo languages seamlessly.

Ose Binitie of EmphaticDynamo.com praised Nikki Laoye's display of "vocal prowess" on the song, summarizing that "Only You is THAT song that gets you started in the morning and helps you unwind late at night." The Clean Vibes website also described the song as being "laced with strong vocals and instrumentals and it is capable of making you Love again."

The video for "Only You" was shot on location in London, England and features Nikki Laoye making a home video recording, while penning a letter to a loved one who is never seen throughout the video, as she shows her love in an emotional and at times whimsical manner. The video was released on November 22, 2013 and in the release notes, Laoye stated of the concept of the video that "This is my love note to the Lover of my soul- the one who kisses away my tears, the one who holds me tight late in the midnight hour; the one who has put my broken heart together again."

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