Joeboy, the Young Legend, and the soulful, deep-voiced Wizard Chan have joined forces for a stunning 7-track collaborative EP titled Agaba Romantic. The project is a deep dive into African Soul and alternative Afrobeats. It represents a significant creative pivot for Joeboy, as he moves further into more mature, introspective territory, while providing a massive platform for Wizard Chan’s unique, earthy sound.
The EP kicks off with Fall Back In Your Arms featuring Braye, setting a moody, atmospheric tone that carries through the entire project. Standout tracks like 100 Meters and Loner (Alone) showcase the vocal contrast between Joeboy’s light, melodic tenors and Wizard Chan’s resonant, almost primal delivery. The collaboration with Qing Madi on Love Sick Crazy adds a youthful, feminine energy to the project, creating one of the EP’s most commercial and radio-friendly moments.
Lyrically, Agaba Romantic is far more complex than a standard Afrobeats project. It explores themes of isolation, intense devotion, and the weight of legacy, the “Agaba” in the title hinting at a certain cultural strength or masquerade-like mystique. The production is sparse but intentional, allowing the vocal performances to take center stage. Tracks like Lazarus and Forever feel more like spiritual experiences than pop songs, emphasizing the romantic part of the title through a lens of deep, almost desperate emotion.
This EP is a bold statement in an industry often focused on fast-paced dance tracks. By choosing to work with Wizard Chan, Joeboy is championing a sound that is rooted in storytelling and vocal prowess. Agaba Romantic is a project designed for the midnight listeners, those who appreciate the nuances of a well-made melody and a lyric that lingers long after the song has ended. It marks a high point for collaborative EPs in 2026.
Listen to Agaba Romantic here.
