IYAWO Lyrics by L.A.X and DOTTi The Deity

Wedding season just got a new anthem. L.A.X and DOTTi The Deity link up on IYAWO, a new love song that blends Yoruba, Pidgin, and English. Furthermore, you can read the IYAWO lyrics right below.

Here at AfrobeatsGlobal, we love a good link-up. L.A.X. was raised in Lagos, studied in the UK, and once signed to Starboy Entertainment. Meanwhile, DOTTi The Deity grew up in Ibadan and won the 2025 Future Awards Africa Prize for Music.

IYAWO Lyrics by L.A.X and DOTTi The Deity

Iyawo mi jojolo o
Today na our day
I want it special for you
Me I mental for you
OLUWA mi fun wa ni ibeji
OLUWA mi fun wa ni ibeta
Olo mi jo ma bami ja
Sey my soul my life for you

Kini kankan o le yawa o
Awa sweet live no go sour o
Kelegan ma pegan, kode kan wa o
We going stronger o kokoroko

Ìyàwó mi o
Ìw layò mi
From today on till títí láí
I bless the day that you walked into my life
And I’ll be loving you títí láí

For you love mo di Mario
Ibi ni ma ku si mo di Mario
Mo ti mu oti Ife o den pami o
Girl come be my girlie oo
Oleku
Ife to le ju
Sweet like reggae and blues
Anywhere you dey I go choose you choose you

Ìf r dà bí orun
O tan Imole s’okunkun mi
Your love is like the sun
And it brightens my day
I be never feel this kind of love before
You gave me a taste, each day I’m wanting more
Dem no fit understand how much you bring me joy

Ìyàwó mi o
Ìwo layò mi
From today on till títí láí
I bless the day that you walked into my life
And I’ll be loving you títí láí
Ìyàwó mi o
Ìwo layò mi
From today on till títí láí
I bless the day that you walked into my life
And I’ll be loving you títí láí

Títí láí
Títí láí
I’m loving you
Títí láí…
Ìyàwó mi o
Ìw layò mi
From today on till títí láí

What the IYAWO Lyrics Say About Love and Marriage

The song opens like a prayer. In the first verse, the duo ask Oluwa to bless them with children, even twins. As a result, it feels like a song about building a life, not only falling in love.

The word “iyawo” means “wife” in Yoruba. In addition, the hook pairs it with a line that means you are my joy. They also promise love from today until forever.

There is a playful side too. Mentions of Mario and a comparison between reggae and blues keep the mood light. Still, the message stays warm and sincere.

Why the IYAWO Lyrics Fit Wedding Playlists

DOTTi already has a wedding favorite in Forever Sweet, which passed one million streams. Meanwhile, L.A.X. has hits like Caro and Ginger with Wizkid. He also has Sempe from Zaza Vibes.

More About the Artists Behind the IYAWO Lyrics

L.A.X. released No Bad Vibes in 2023, featuring Black Sherif, Ayra Starr, and Konshens. Furthermore, he followed it with a European tour across 25 cities.

DOTTi The Deity later released the album Cocoa Hue. He promoted it with intimate listening events called the Cocoa Circuit.

Together, the two voices should slot into wedding playlists easily. Ready to sing along? Share this post, drop your favorite line in the comments, and follow AfrobeatsGlobal.

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