Awuke
2024 single by Davido and YG Marley
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"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.[1] The song was written by Davido and Moonlight AfriQA.[2] The song reached the top ten on the US Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart.
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| Single by Davido and YG Marley | ||||
| from the album 5ive | ||||
| Released | 31 October 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
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| Length | 2:53 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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| "Awuke" on YouTube | ||||
Background
After being featured on two songs, "Joy" by Angélique Kidjo,[3] and "Right Now" by Darkoo featuring Jamaican record producer Rvssian,[4] Davido teased his new song. He first shared the snippet of the song on 1 October 2024, while celebrating Nigeria's Independence Day,[5] and again during Lauryn Hill's concert in Paris, France.[6] On 22 October 2024, he announced on X and Instagram that the song would be released on 31 October 2024.[7]
Composition
The song blends Afrobeats and Amapiano,[8] featuring sweet melodies, tunes, Amapiano whistle beats, and heavy drum bass percussion.[9][10] It centers on admiration for a love interest, with Davido and YG Marley singing about beauty, maturation, and perseverance.[11]
Reception
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."[12]
Music video
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Spotify.[15]
- 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
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Nigeria (TurnTable)[16] | 1 |
| UK Afrobeats (OCC)[17] | 2 |
| US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[18] | 9 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[19] | 31 |