"Nwa Baby" is a song by Nigerian singer Flavour, released on 21 February 2009. It appeared on the singer's debut studio album N'abania (2008).[1][2] The remix, "Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)", was released on 1 April 2011 and serves as the third single from his second studio album Uplifted (2010).[3][4] The song describes promiscuous women and was ranked third on Billboard's list of the 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time.[5]
Background and meaning
"Nwa Baby" (Ashawo Remix) was written by Flavour N'abania and released on April 1, 2011. It is a remake of Cardinal Rex's 1960 hit "Sawale".[6] "Nwa Baby" is slang for "beautiful girl", while "ashawo" is slang for a call girl. The song tells the story of a man who returns from traveling and discovers that the woman he loves has been unfaithful.[7]
Music video
The music video for "Nwa Baby" (Ashawo Remix) was released on 1 April 2011, and filmed in South Africa by Godfather Productions.[3] The video was nominated for Most Gifted Afro-Pop Video and Most Gifted African West Video at the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards.[8] It was also nominated for Best High Life Video at the 2011 Nigerian Music Video Awards.[9]
On 18 May 2013, Flavour performed "Nwa Baby" (Ashawo Remix) at People's Park in Durban, South Africa, alongside D'banj, 2Baba, Fally Ipupa, and Snoop Dogg.[10]
Accolades
References
- ^ Ofugara, Ovie (21 February 2009). "Flavour – Nwa Baby". NotjustOk. Archived from the original on 8 October 2009. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ "Flavour - N'abania - Audio CD". MyAfricanBargains. Archived from the original on 2 April 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
- ^ a b Akeinde, Oye (2 April 2011). "Video Premiere: Flavour N'Abania – Ashawo(remix)". 360nobs. Archived from the original on 21 May 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ Lekhanya, Thaio. "Then and Now: Throwback Interview with Nigerian Artist Flavour Nabania!". Ossify Media. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ Mamo, Heran; Maduafokwa, Blossom; Okon, Wongo; Scott, Nicolas-Tyrell; Oloworekende, Wale (19 August 2025). "The 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time: Full Staff List". Billboard. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ Egbejule, Eromo Egbejule (1 February 2015). "Nigeria: Rex Jim Lawson and This Highlife of a Thing". AllAfrica via This Day. Archived from the original on 13 October 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- ^ Mwalili, Boniface (16 October 2011). "Kenya: Naija's Flavour Nwa Baby". AllAfrica via The Nation. Archived from the original on 22 October 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Who Is the "Most Gifted" in Africa? Check Out the Nominees for the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards". Bellanaija. 19 August 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Nigerian Music Video Awards [NMVA] 2011 Nominees… Darey & Jodie Top The List of Nominees". Jaguda. 26 October 2011. Archived from the original on 29 October 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ Salami, Dapo (22 May 2013). "Video: MTV Africa All Stars With Snoop Lion, 2Face, D'banj, Flavour & Others". 360nobs. Archived from the original on 9 June 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
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