Awuke

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"Awuke"
File:Awuke Davido & YG Marley.jpg
Single by Davido and YG Marley
from the album 5ive
Released31 October 2024
Recorded2024
Genre
Length2:53
LabelColumbia
Songwriters
Producers
  • MikabaBeatz
  • Marvey Muzique
Davido singles chronology
"Right Now"
(2024) 		"Awuke"
(2024) 		"Funds"
(2024)
YG Marley singles chronology
"Survival"
(2024) 		"Awuke"
(2024)
Music video
"Awuke" on YouTube

"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.

Background

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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

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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

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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

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The song was released alongside its music video, which was directed by Daps.[13] The video ranked number 4 on YouTube's trending videos in Nigeria.[14]

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from Spotify.[15]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Awuke"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Nigeria (TurnTable)[16] 1
UK Afrobeats (OCC)[17] 2
US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[18] 9
US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[19] 31

References

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  17. ^ "Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  18. ^ "Davido Chart History (Afrobeats Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  19. ^ "Davido Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 29 December 2024.

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