Davido's "Jowo": Release Story, Streams & Where to Watch

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Davido in a stylish music-promotion portrait representing his song Jowo, released in December 2020 as part of the A Better Time album era.
Discover Davido’s Jowo release date, producers, romantic theme, A Better Time album connection, and where to stream the song officially.


Jowo by Davido: Release Details, Streaming Links & the Story Behind the Song

"Jowo" is a song by Davido, released December 4, 2020, as the third single from his album *A Better Time, produced by Napji and Magicboi, and co-written by Davido and Oladeinde Okubajo.

Song Details

Detail Information
Artist Davido
Producers Napji, Magicboi
Writers David Adeleke (Davido), Oladeinde Okubajo
Album A Better Time
Label Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), RCA Records, Sony Music
Release Date December 4, 2020
Duration 2:56

Where to Watch the "Jowo" Music Video

Where to Stream the Audio

  • - Spotify — search "Jowo Davido" for the official track
  • - Apple Music — available as part of the *A Better Time* album
  • - Audiomack — widely available under Davido's official artist page

For the safest experience, use the official in-app download or offline-save features on these platforms rather than third-party "free MP3" sites, which carry malware risks and don't compensate the artist.

"Jowo" and the A Better Time Album

"Jowo" was the **third single** released from *A Better Time*, Davido's studio album that arrived November 13, 2020, through DMW, RCA Records, and Sony Music. The album's singles rolled out in this order:

1. "Fem" — September 10/11, 2020

2. "So Crazy" — November 9, 2020

3. "Jowo" — December 4, 2020

4. "The Best" — January 28, 2021

Davido recorded most of A Better Time in Lagos, Nigeria, with only two tracks ("Heaven" and "Shopping Spree") recorded in Los Angeles. The album's cover art notably features Davido with his son Ifeanyi, who was one year old at the time.

About "Jowo" Lyrics

We're not able to reproduce song lyrics here, as these are protected by copyright and belong to the original songwriters. If you're looking for the full lyrics to "Jowo," official licensed lyric sites will have the accurate, complete text.

What the song is about (general theme): "Jowo" is a Yoruba word that translates roughly to "please" or "my love" — consistent with the song's romantic, pleading tone typical of Davido's more melodic, Afropop-leaning singles from this era.

Critical Reception of A Better Time

Critics offered mixed reviews of the album as a whole. Wale Oloworekende of The Native observed that the project's hits-focused approach sometimes sacrificed thematic cohesion for dynamism — though he noted the tradeoff produced "a body of work that doubles down on Davido's worldview," blending Nigerian pop with American hip-hop influences throughout.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was "Jowo" by Davido released?

December 4, 2020, as the third single from the album A Better Time.

Who produced "Jowo"?

Napji and Magicboi.

What album is "Jowo" from?

A Better Time, Davido's studio album released November 13, 2020.

Where can I legally watch the "Jowo" music video?

Davido's official YouTube channel.

Can you provide the full lyrics to "Jowo"?

No — song lyrics are copyrighted material we can't reproduce, but official licensed lyric sites carry the complete text.

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Conclusion

"Jowo" remains a key single from Davido's A Better Time era, blending his signature Afropop melody with a pleading, romantic Yoruba hook. Stream it officially via Spotify, Apple Music, or Audiomack, and catch the video on Davido's verified YouTube channel.

- Davido's Official YouTube Channel — for the official "Jowo" music video

- [Davido on Apple Music]() — official A Better Time album page


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