Watawi
"Watawi" is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter CKay, featuring fellow Nigerian singer Davido, alongside a South African rapper Focalistic, and record producer Abidoza. It was released on 17 June 2022, by Warner Music Africa. "Watawi" was written by CKay, Davido, Focalistic, and Abidoza, who also produced the song. Its release was accompanied by a music video directed by Dalia Dias. It debuted at number 13 on the TurnTable Top 50, number 21 on the US Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart, and number 6 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart. On 21 June 2022, The Fader music editor, Jordan Darville, gave an illustration of the definition of "Watawi", it being slang for "What Are We?". The music editor further wrote, "A lot of people have been in tricky situations when their 'situationship' attempts to push things further than it needs to be". On 22 June 2022, CKay performed "Watawi" for the first time in Paris, France.
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| Single by CKay featuring Davido, Focalistic, and Abidoza | ||||
| from the album Sad Romance | ||||
| Released | 17 June 2022 | |||
| Genre | Amapiano | |||
| Length | 4:48 | |||
| Label | Warner Music Africa | |||
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| Producer | Abidoza | |||
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"Watawi" is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter CKay, featuring fellow Nigerian singer Davido, alongside a South African rapper Focalistic, and record producer Abidoza. It was released on 17 June 2022, by Warner Music Africa. "Watawi" was written by CKay, Davido, Focalistic, and Abidoza, who also produced the song. Its release was accompanied by a music video directed by Dalia Dias.[1] It debuted at number 13 on the TurnTable Top 50,[2] number 21 on the US Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart,[3] and number 6 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.[4]
On 21 June 2022, The Fader music editor, Jordan Darville, gave an illustration of the definition of "Watawi", it being slang for "What Are We?". The music editor further wrote, "A lot of people have been in tricky situations when their 'situationship' attempts to push things further than it needs to be".[5] On 22 June 2022, CKay performed "Watawi" for the first time in Paris, France.[6]
Music video
[edit]On 17 June 2022, the song's music video was released. It was directed by Dalia Dias, and shot in South Africa.[1]
Commercial performance
[edit]"Watawi" peaked at number 6 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.[4] On 28 June 2022, it debuted at number 13 on the Nigeria TurnTable Top 50.[2] "Watawi" also peaked at number 11 on TurnTable Top 50 streaming songs chart,[7] and TurnTable Top 50 Airplay chart.[8] On 28 June 2022, it debuted at number 21 on the US Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart.[3] "Watawi" has received one million Boomplay streams, and 1.2 million Spotify streams as of 29 June 2022. In 2022, "Watawi" was shortlisted on OkayAfrica Heat of the Week.[9]
Credits and personnel
[edit]- CKay – vocals, songwriting, production
- Davido – vocals, songwriting
- Focalistic – vocals, songwriting
- Abidoza - songwriting, production
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Nigeria Top 50 (TurnTable)[10] | 10 |
| UK Afrobeats (OCC)[11] | 6 |
| US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard)[12] | 21 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 17 June 2022 | Warner Music Africa | [13] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Official Music Video Song 'Watawi' Sung By CKay Featuring Davido, Focalistic And Abidoza". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ a b Wright, Moore (28 June 2022). "TurnTable Top 50: Asake scores another No. 1 with "Peace Be Unto You"". The Native. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ a b Cusson, Michael (29 March 2022). "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ Darville, Jordan. "Song You Need: CKay makes the hard questions sound easy on "WATAWI"". The FADER. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ Adebiyi, Adeayo (22 June 2022). "CKay performs new single 'Watawi' in Paris". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ "Turntable Top 50 Streaming Songs". Turntable Charts. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ "Turntable Top 50 Airplay Chart". Turntable Charts. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ "The 6 Songs You Need to Hear This Week". OkayAfrica. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ Mix, Pulse (7 July 2022). "Ckay's 'WATAWI' enters the top ten as Kizz Daniel & Tekno's 'Buga' returns to No. 1 on Turntable Top 50". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ "Official Afrobeats Chart on 26/6/2022 – Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "Davido Chart History (Afrobeats Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "WATAWI (feat. Davido & Focalistic & Abidoza) - Single by CKay". Apple Music. 17 June 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2022.