"Won Da Mo" is a song by the recording artists of Nigerian record label Mavin Records. It was released on 9 November 2022, through the label as the second single from the Mavins' second compilation album Chapter X, and features vocals from the artists Rema, Ladipoe, Crayon, Bayanni, Boy Spyce, Magixx, Ayra Starr and Johnny Drille. The song was produced by Andre Vibez, with additional production from Prestige and Johnny Drille.[2]
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| Single by Mavins featuring Rema, Ladipoe, Crayon, Bayanni, Boy Spyce, Magixx, Ayra Starr, and Johnny Drille | ||||
| from the album Chapter X | ||||
| Released | November 9, 2022 | |||
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| Length | 4:07 | |||
| Label | Mavin | |||
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Background
editThe song was meant to be released on 4 November 2022 but was postponed to mourn the passing of Davido's son Ifeanyi Adeleke.[3]
Critical reception
editYinoluwa Olowofoyeku of Afrocritik, reviewing the Chapter X album, described "Won Da Mo" as a "powerhouse single" brimming with infectious energy and a grand epic atmosphere, brought to life by Andrevibez's fast-paced drums and emotive production. She highlighted Rema, Magixx, and Ayra Starr as standout performers and noted that Johnny Drille's outro, which she described as "soulful" and softer, provided a fitting conclusion to the track. Olowofoyeku also remarked that the collaborative chorus added a powerful choir effect that enhanced the song's impact.[4]
Writers for the Native magazine shared varied perspectives on "Won Da Mo." Uzoma acknowledged Andre Vibez's "astute fusion of sounds" on the track, blending elements of rock and amapiano, although noting that the song was not a personal favorite due to its complexity. Daniel praised the production for its combination of rock guitars and rhythmic percussions, describing it as "perfection" even before the vocals began. While "Amina" was Wonu's standout production on the project, she highlighted how Vibez's work on the record seamlessly brought together kicks and snares to create a melodic cohesion.[1]
Commercial performance
edit"Won Da Mo" was the lead single off the Mavins' second compilation album, Chapter X, and experienced notable success on the TurnTable Official Nigeria Top 100 chart. The song debuted at No. 54 and quickly gained traction, leaping 47 spots to No. 7 in its second week. This marked a significant milestone for the all-star collaboration, as it joined the ranks of other high-performing tracks like Kizz Daniel's "Cough (Odo)" at No. 2 and Tiwa Savage and Asake's "Loaded" at No. 3.[5]
By its third week, "Won Da Mo" climbed to a new peak of No. 4, with 2.04 million streams and 48.9 million in radio reach, fueled by the impending release of Chapter X. The song later ascended to No. 1 on the chart, where it held the top spot for one week, showcasing its wide appeal and solidifying its success as a standout release from the compilation album.[6]
Music video
editThe music video for "Won Da Mo" was released on 2 December 2022. It was directed by Earthboi.[7]
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from Chapter X's liner notes.
- Divine Ikubor — vocals, songwriting
- Ladipo Eso — vocals, songwriting
- Charles Chukwu — vocals, songwriting
- Abimbola Oladokun — vocals, songwriting
- Ugbekile Osemeke — vocals, songwriting
- Alexander Abelabu — vocals, songwriting
- Oyinkansola Aderibigbe — vocals, songwriting
- Oluwadamilare Aderibigbe — songwriting
- John Ighodaro — vocals, songwriting, additional production, mixing, mastering
- Prince Omoferi — songwriting
- Andre Vibez — production, mixing
- Prestige — additional production
- Mixgod - mixing, engineering
- Jones Jacob Longden - additional mixing
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Nigeria (TurnTable)[8] | 1 |
| UK Afrobeats Singles (OCC)[9] | 9 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Position |
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| End of the Year Top 100 of 2023 (TurnTable)[10] | 20 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Nigeria (TCSN)[11] | Platinum | 100,000‡ |
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References
edit- ^ a b Damilola Animashaun (2 December 2022). "Our First Impressions of Mavin Records' 'Chapter X'". The Native. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ Sughnen Yongo (10 November 2022). "Listen to Mavin All-Stars' New Song "Won Da Mo"". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ Ada Osadebe (9 November 2022). "Mavin records releases first song 'Won Da Mo' from all-star album". Vanguard. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku (30 December 2022). "Mavin Records' "Chapter X" is a Showcase of the Current Mavin Class". Afrocritik. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ Nwanneamaka Igwe (22 November 2022). "TurnTable Top 100: Wizkid And Ayra Starr Debut At No.5 With "2 Sugar"". The Native. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ Tela Wangeci (14 December 2022). "Turntable Top 100: Mavins' "Won Da Mo" Leads The Chart". The Native. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ Peter Okhide (2 December 2022). "Mavin All Stars Unveil The Video For Buzzing 'Won Da Mo': Watch". NotJustOk. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ "Official Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable.
- ^ "WON DA MO – MAVINS/REMA/ BOY SPYCE/CRAYON". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "End of the Year Charts — TurnTable Top 100". TurnTable. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ "Nigeria certifications". TurnTable. Retrieved 5 December 2024.