When brothers Kingsley Okorie and Benjamin James, known professionally as The Cavemen., announced their highly anticipated third studio album Cavy in the City for release on October 31, 2025, alongside striking cover art, it felt like a cultural moment. In the artwork, bathed in a warm sepia glow, Kingsley sits regally on a patterned wooden throne while Benjamin stands poised behind him beneath an arched entryway, a visual metaphor for the balance the brothers have long championed in their music, marrying the richness of tradition with the pulse of modern life.
The album itself is a vibrant celebration of highlife, rhythm, and the soulful storytelling that defines their sound. The project finds the duo expanding their signature sound while staying true to their roots, fusing lush instrumentation, groovy basslines, and smooth harmonies that carry the essence of African nostalgia into a new era. The 13-track body of work represents their most ambitious effort yet, a comprehensive statement about the continuing vitality of highlife music in contemporary African culture.
Cavy in the City follows The Cavemen’s previous critically acclaimed projects, Roots (2020) and Love and Highlife (2021), two albums that redefined contemporary Nigerian highlife and introduced the genre to a younger audience hungry for authenticity. They also collaborated with Show Dem Camp and Nsikak David for the joint album, No Love in Lagos. Where those projects established their credentials, this new album solidifies their status as not just revivalists but innovators, artists pushing highlife forward while honouring its traditions.
Known for their soulful fusion of Igbo Highlife rhythms, jazz, and folk influences, The Cavemen have earned a loyal following for their live performances and distinctive sound. Though the duo has not shared extensive details about featured artists, anticipation is high among fans, with many expecting the brothers to deliver another vibrant project that stays true to their traditional essence while reflecting their evolving urban experiences.
Each track flows effortlessly, taking listeners on a journey through love, culture, and identity, The Cavemen way. With Cavy In The City, The Cavemen prove once again that highlife is alive, thriving, and timeless. Whether navigating Lagos traffic or contemplating life’s complexities, this album provides the perfect soundtrack, music that enriches rather than merely accompanies.
