Songs

The Mama Africa herself, Yemi Alade, has kicked off her 2026 run with the infectious new single My Bebe. Following her previous tracks, this particular track is a bright, colourful slice of Afropop that blends her vocals with a dance-ready production. My Bebe serves as a precursor to her highly anticipated seventh studio album, signalling […]

Iyanya is back with Work, a song that perfectly captures the resurgence energy he has been carrying since 2025. After the success of projects like The Forester’s Son, Work sees him returning to the dance-floor-focused sound that made him a household name during the Kukere era. However, this isn’t just a throwback, the track is […]

Barry Jhay continues to honour the rich legacy of his father, the late Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, with his twin releases Steady and Fuji Explosion. These tracks are the centerpiece of his 2026 rollout, following the deluxe version of Barrystar Vol. 1. In Fuji Explosion, Jhay leans heavily into the traditional roots of the genre, blending […]

Rising Afrobeats act, Davflx, is steadily becoming one of the fresh voices coming out of Lagos with a sound rooted in street culture and global appeal,with his ‘Emergency’ hit run in 2024, now set to storm 2026 with a banger, ‘Monalisa’. Born Ighodaro David Akaya on July 17, 1999, the Edo State–born artist was raised […]

Nens is a new instrumentalist whose debut single Storm came out last Friday. Two tracks, both instrumental, nine minutes total. The sound sits somewhere between Afro-Jazz and Amapiano with electronic production threaded through both tracks. It’s a focused debut release that introduces Nens. Stream ‘Storm‘ by Nens “Vibes” leads with jazz. The percussion is smooth, […]

Most of what gets pushed through streaming platforms right now is built for the voice. Hooks, melodies, features, the whole discovery machine runs on vocals. So when someone puts out a purely instrumental project in 2025 and expects it to find an audience, they’re either naive or they’re making a point. TuneWalker seems to be […]

Nigerian hip-hop artist BOSALIN has officially released the music video for his latest single, “WHY,” now available on all major streaming and video platforms. With WHY, BOSALIN delivers a deeply reflective and thought-provoking record that explores questions of purpose, belief, and self-awareness. Anchored in authentic hip-hop expression, the song highlights his ability to merge introspection […]

Omah Lay continues to be the primary architect of what fans affectionately call “Afro-depression,” characterized by its raw emotional honesty and moody, atmospheric production. His new single, Don’t Love Me, serves as a hauntingly beautiful precursor to his highly anticipated sophomore album, Clarity Of Mind. Produced by his longtime collaborator Tempoe, the track is a […]

Fast-rising sensation Shoday has officially stepped into his superstar era with the release of his debut album, HYBRID. True to its name, the 14-track project is a seamless blend of traditional Afrobeats, Pop, and high-energy street-hop. Following the massive success of the lead single Paparazzi featuring FOLA, the album explores Shoday’s journey from a hopeful […]

When the King of Smooth meets the Pioneer of Banku Music, the result is almost always sonic gold. King Promise and Mr Eazi have reunited for That Way, and it is feeling like the ultimate summer anthem despite its February release. Building on the chemistry of their previous collaborations, the duo delivers a mid-tempo Highlife-infused […]