AWU – Waka Me
“Waka Me” is the tenth track on AWU’s debut studio album, Sounds Of Heritage. Produced by PhilBill, the song forms part of the album’s distinctive Kossa-Fusion sound, bringing together AWU’s contemporary African musical expression and the Cameroonian influences at the heart of the project. The track is approximately 3 minutes and 29 seconds long.
About the Song
“Waka Me” arrives in the latter part of Sounds Of Heritage, following “Bonamoussadi” and coming immediately before “Mola.” Its placement gives it an important role in the album’s progression as AWU moves through different moods, subjects and musical textures.
The title “Waka Me” carries the idea of movement and forward motion, fitting naturally into an album built around personal development, ambition, identity and the experience of finding one’s own path.
The song demonstrates AWU’s ability to maintain the contemporary energy of his music while remaining connected to the cultural and musical foundation behind Sounds Of Heritage.
Story and Meaning
“Waka Me” can be understood as a song about movement, determination and continuing one’s journey.
The idea of moving forward is particularly relevant to Sounds Of Heritage, an album that AWU described as a milestone in his personal development. For AWU, the project represented an opportunity to reconnect with Makossa and his roots while expressing his own identity through a contemporary sound.
Within that context, “Waka Me” becomes part of the album’s broader narrative of progress. It reflects the spirit of an artist who is moving forward while carrying his cultural identity with him rather than leaving it behind.
Production and Sound
“Waka Me” was produced by PhilBill, who handled production on several of the album’s tracks. The official album credits identify PhilBill as the producer of “Waka Me,” alongside “Blow Your Horn,” “Criminal Case,” “Na Wa,” “Melody,” “The Same,” “Mola” and “Owe.”
Qobuz lists the track at 3:29, while other releases have displayed slightly different duration metadata. The original album was released on November 12, 2021 through Deekay House / Numero Eight.
The song belongs to the wider Kossa-Fusion direction of Sounds Of Heritage. AWU explained that he developed this approach by returning to his Makossa roots and fusing that heritage with Afrobeat and other contemporary genres.
Official Album Video
AWU’s official artist channel published “AWU – Waka Me (Sounds Of Heritage Album)” on September 6, 2022.
The official upload presents “Waka Me” as part of the Sounds Of Heritage album project and uses descriptors including Afropop, Afrobeat, Afrobeats, Africa and Kossa-Fusion, reflecting the musical identity of the project.
Part of Sounds Of Heritage
“Waka Me” is track 10 of 15 on Sounds Of Heritage. The album’s sequence places the song between “Bonamoussadi” and “Mola,” before “Levels Remix” featuring Orijina Mara, “Another Way,” “Owe” and the previously released “Yayayo.”
The project was conceived as an exploration of AWU’s musical heritage and personal identity. According to AWU, he wanted to tap into Makossa, identify more fully with where he comes from, and combine those influences with contemporary sounds. The resulting approach became his Kossa-Fusion expression.
With its position in the second half of the album and PhilBill’s production, “Waka Me” contributes to the project’s continuous movement between cultural identity, contemporary African music and AWU’s personal artistic perspective.
Project Details
Song: Waka Me
Artist: AWU
Album: Sounds Of Heritage
Track: 10
Duration: Approximately 3:29
Producer: PhilBill
Genre: Kossa-Fusion / Afropop / Afrobeat
Record Label: Deekay House
Management: Numero Eight
Distributor: Africori
Album Release: November 12, 2021
Official Album Upload: September 6, 2022
