Songs

YBNL head honcho Olamide has released a new single, Burukutu, with a TG Omori-directed music video. He also used the drop to announce his next album, Time & Space, which is due on November 16, 2026. The project is his 13th studio album and follows his self-titled Olamidé, released last year. Burukutu is playfully named […]

Nigerian music sensation Mavo has released his new single, Goyard, following weeks of attention around a snippet online. The clip took off because of the street phrase “I no wan see sapa,” keen on avoiding financial hardship. The song takes its name from the French luxury house, and Mavo ties the brand to themes of […]

Plutomanian president Shallipopi has released a new EP, WayWard, via Since ’93. The project has three songs, .com, UP (Transovania) and OGO, and runs about nine minutes. It is entirely solo, with no guest features. The opener, .com, is built on an unusual idea. Shallipopi turns web addresses into street expressions, dropping phrases like “Plutoway.com” […]

Ghanaian Afro-pop star King Promise returns with a soothing, romantic new single titled Melody, released under Sony Music Entertainment West Africa and 5 Star Entertainment. Clocking in at just over three minutes, the song highlights King Promise’s signature silky vocals and emotive songwriting. Melody features bright guitar riffs, gentle Afro-pop percussive grooves, and warm harmonies […]

Renowned music executive and A&R Larry Gaaga teams up with celebrated singer-songwriter Peruzzi to release a joint dual single featuring two distinct tracks: Off White and GAGA. The dual release highlights the seamless chemistry between Larry Gaaga’s executive direction and Peruzzi’s versatile songwriting skills. Off White offers a suave, mid-tempo vibe where Peruzzi delivers smooth […]

Drums are usually the foundation of a song, but for Nigerian drummer and producer Olive Emwanta Umodiagbon, known professionally as Sparkamani, they are the main attraction. His two-track project, Midnight, places percussion at the centre of the music, moving from the instrumental arrangements of “Drumma” to the house-influenced sound of “Ghost.” Listen to Midnight EP […]

Drums are usually the foundation of a song, but for Nigerian drummer and producer Olive Emwanta Umodiagbon, known professionally as Sparkamani, they are the main attraction. His two-track project, Midnight, places percussion at the centre of the music, moving from the instrumental arrangements of “Drumma” to the house-influenced sound of “Ghost.” “Drumma” wastes little time […]

Fireboy DML has released his fifth studio album, ZUKO!, via YBNL Nation and EMPIRE. The 13-track project is the fifth in his impressive catalog, following the release of Adedamola in 2024. Judah Earl joins Fireboy on the opener Dear Father, Lojay appears on GODDESS, Jamaican dancehall star Masicka is on CLAAT!, and South Africa’s JAZZWRLD and Thukuthela […]

Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has released his new album, NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME, via Chocolate City Music. The 15-track project runs about 38 minutes. It follows his 2025 album No Excuses and its April 2026 deluxe edition, and arrives after a sold-out UK tour. The guest list includes Asake on two incredible songs, alongside Victony, Ruger, TML Vibez, Igwe Aka […]

Victony has released a remix of his hit single SLICK featuring American stars Don Toliver and Summer Walker. Produced by Ozedikus, the track, one of the year’s biggest Nigerian records, has a new international spin. The original has had a strong run. Released earlier this year, it spent three consecutive weeks at No. 1 on […]