[1] Its accompanying music video, directed by Kewa Oni and Seun Opabisi, debuted on MTV Base's Official Naija Top 10.
"[4] In a review published in Clash magazine in January 2021, Robin Murray described "Away" as "Mellifluous," "potent," and "dynamic," stating that "the vocal touches on R&B while retaining elements of that alté sound.
[5] NME's Timi Sotire felt that it encapsulated Ayra Starr's "journey through her formative years; growing from being a child who doubted her ability, to a young woman with an unbridled level of confidence.
"[6] The Native Mag's Tami Makinde described the track as a "mid-tempo and rhythmic anti-love anthem about finding the strength to move on from an undeserving lover.
As of April 2021, it has surpassed over 3 million views on YouTube, making Ayra Starr the youngest Nigerian female artist to accomplish that.
[9] The music video is three minutes long and features scenes inspired by iconic women warriors Joan of Arc and Dahomey Amazons.
[6] In it, Ayra Starr is shown assaulting a shirtless man lying on the ground bound in chains (played by fashion model Davou Pwajok).