Sexy Mama (Iyanya song)

"Sexy Mama"
Single by Iyanya featuring Wizkid
from the album Desire
Released February 6, 2013 [1]
Format CD, Digital download
Recorded 2012
Genre Afrobeats
Length 03:31
Label Made Men Music Group
Producer(s) D'Tunes
Iyanya chronology
"Flavour"
(2012)		 "Sexy Mama"
(2013)		 "Jombolo"
(2013)
Wizkid chronology
"The Matter"
(2013)		 "Sexy Mama"
(2013)		 "Lagos to Soweto"
(2013)
Music video
"Sexy Mama" on YouTube

"Sexy Mama" is a song by Nigerian recording artist Iyanya. It was officially released on February 6, 2013 as the fifth single from his second studio album Desire (2013). It debuted at number one on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10 Chart from July 26, 2013 through August 2, 2013.[2] It also debuted at No.2 on Afro-Hits' August 2013 Afrobreakers Chart.[3] The song, produced by D'Tunes, features Wizkid.[4]

Music video

The music video for the single was shot in South Africa and directed by Sesan. It features a cameo appearance from Made Man Music Group's first lady, Emma Nyra.[5]

Accolades

The music video for "Sexy Mama" was nominated for "Best Use of Visual Effects" at the 2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA).[6]

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results
2013 Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) Best Use of Visual Effects Nominated

Track listing

Digital single
No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Sexy Mama[7]" (featuring Wizkid)IyanyaD'Tunes[8] 3:31

Audio release history

Country Date Format Label
Nigeria February 6, 2013 [9] Digital download Made Men Music Group

Video release history

Country Date Format Label
Nigeria April 26, 2013 Digital download Made Men Music Group

References

  1. ↑ "Get Familiar: Iyanya – Sexy Mama ft Wizkid". 360nobs. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
  2. ↑ "Iyanya’s “Sexy Mama” Takes Over on this Week’s MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 Chart Powered by Star Music". BellaNaija. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  3. ↑ "Top 20 Afrobreakers Chart - Nigerian Watch". Nigerian Watch. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  4. ↑ "BN Video Premiere: Iyanya Feat. Wizkid – Sexy Mama". Bella Naija. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  5. ↑ "NEW VIDEO: Iyanya – Sexy Mama Ft. Wizkid [Official Video]". 360nobs. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  6. ↑ "Nigeria Music Video Awards 2013 Nominees List". Tooxclusive. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  7. ↑ "Iyanya – Sexy Mama Ft. Wizkid [Official Video]". afrobeat360. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  8. ↑ "VIDEO Premiere: Iyanya ft Wizkid – Sexy Mama". NotJustOk. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  9. ↑ "Get Familiar: Iyanya – Sexy Mama ft Wizkid". 360nobs. Retrieved 6 October 2013.