Awuke
2024 single by Davido and YG Marley
"Awuke" is a song by Nigerian singer and record producer Davido and American singer YG Marley. It was released on 31 October 2024 by Columbia Records. The song was written by Davido and Moonlight AfriQA. The song reached the top ten on the US Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart.
01Background
After being featured on two songs, "Joy" by Angélique Kidjo, and "Right Now" by Darkoo featuring Jamaican record producer Rvssian, Davido teased his new song. He first shared the snippet of the song on 1 October 2024, while celebrating Nigeria's Independence Day, and again during Lauryn Hill's concert in Paris, France. On 22 October 2024, he announced on X and Instagram that the song would be released on 31 October 2024.
02Composition
The song blends Afrobeats and Amapiano, featuring sweet melodies, tunes, Amapiano whistle beats, and heavy drum bass percussion. It centers on admiration for a love interest, with Davido and YG Marley singing about beauty, maturation, and perseverance.
03Reception
Nosakhale Akhimien of Premium Times described the track as a vibrant love song and celebration of African identity. According to Akhimien, "Davido and YG Marley’s vocals create a smooth, balanced production. Davido’s delivery is confident and passionate, showcasing his signature vocal style that combines pop sensibility with Afrobeat’s rhythmic intensity. YG Marley’s addition brings a refreshing vibe."
04Music video
05Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Spotify.
- Davido, vocals, songwriting
- YG Marley, vocals
- MOONLIGHT AFRIQA, songwriting
- Mikababeatz, production
- Marvey Muzique, co-producer
- Aidan Duncan, mixing engineer
- Leandro Hildago, mixing engineer, mastering engineer
06Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Nigeria (TurnTable) | 1 |
| UK Afrobeats (Official Charts) | 2 |
| US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard) | 9 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard) | 31 |
Sources and credits
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- Awuke Davido & YG Marley.jpg by Unknown author, Fair use
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