"Sexy Mama" peaked at number one on Nigeria's "Official Naija Top Ten Chart", compiled by MTV Base.

Joey Akan from Pulse called it one of Iyanya's best songs to date,[6] while Okay Africa's Jacob Roberts-Mensah described it as one of "Nigeria's most infectious dance ballads".

[7] On Nigeria's "Official Naija Top Ten Chart" for commercially released singles, "Sexy Mama" debuted at number eight on the list, for the week spanning 24–31 May 2013.

[10][11] The visual commences with the two artists standing in front of a white backdrop while several female dancers appear sporadically through the use of digital and animated effects.

[13] At a 2014 special event promoting Belvedere's new line of vodkas, the singer performed "Sexy Mama" and "Away" on a blue lit dance floor.