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Ghanaian singer-songwriter Gyakie has released her highly anticipated debut album, After Midnight — a 17-track odyssey of vulnerability, healing, identity, and self-love that cements her status as one of Africa’s most compelling voices. Known for her seamless blend of Afro-R&B, highlife, and alternative influences, Gyakie steps into a new era with this project, opening her inner world to listeners with a depth and honesty unlike anything she has shared before. The album marks her evolution from a young girl with music in her blood to an artist fully stepping into her power. Daughter of Ghanaian highlife legend Nana Acheampong, Gyakie…
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Bella Shmurda, born Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, dropped his latest single Holy Jah, further cementing his reputation as the “Ghetto Preacher.” This soul-stirring track blends street-hop grit with spiritual depth, delivering a message of faith, resilience, and gratitude. Following his collaborative track Dangbana Riddim with FOLA and the introspective Verily, Holy Jah is an impressive addition to Bella Shmurda’s evolving discography, signalling his upcoming album, expected later in 2025.Produced by Popito, Holy Jah weaves reggae’s sacred tones with the raw energy of street-hop, creating a meditative and anthemic sound. The track’s mellow percussion, melodic strings, and amapiano-inspired log…
Ghanaian Afro-fusion star Gyakie, born Jackline Acheampong, has released her highly anticipated debut album After Midnight, marking a significant milestone in her career. Known for her soothing vocals and heartfelt storytelling, Gyakie delivers a 17-track project that blends Afrobeats, R&B, and highlife, capturing the essence of late-night emotions, reflection, and celebration. The album, inspired by the quiet and creative hours after midnight, exhibits her growth and her ability to weave personal experiences into relatable music.After Midnight is Gyakie’s first full-length album, following her successful EPs Seed (2020) and My Diary (2022), which introduced her signature Afro-fusion sound through hits like…
Nigerian DJ and producer SPINALL has released his seventh studio album, Eko Groove, via TheCAP Music. Now out on all major platforms, Eko Groove is a love letter to Lagos, blending Afrobeats with other global genres, and it’s already setting dancefloors ablaze.The anticipation for Eko Groove simmered for weeks, with SPINALL announcing the album on August 9 via a captivating teaser video and striking artwork. The clip showcased Lagos’ vibrant streets and global tour highlights, hinting at a project rooted in the city’s “Eko” energy. Pre-release singles like Early featuring Victony and Excited with Ami Faku, Heavy-K, and Niniola, built…
Tiwa Savage has unfurled her most intimate album yet with This One Is Personal. The 15-track album serves as a follow-up to her 2020 album, Celia. Amid a whirlwind of African music releases—Burna Boy’s genre-defining No Sign of Weakness and ODUMODUBLVCK’s surprise drop, Tiwa Savage’s latest offering carves a space of raw vulnerability within the music space. Out now, this album is a sonic diary that demands your attention.The anticipation for This One Is Personal simmered with artistry, kicked off by Tiwa’s August 1 Instagram reveal, a striking image of her perched atop a kaleidoscope of mattresses, boombox in hand.…
They deliver a smooth anthem that perfectly captures the essence of enjoying life’s rewards.Young Jonn teams up with Afrobeats royal Wizkid on a brand new single titled Cash Flow, and the result is exactly what you’d expect from two of the continent’s consistent hitmakers, pure sonic gold that effortlessly balances celebration with substance.Cash Flow opens with a moment of honest reflection that immediately sets the tone for everything that follows. The contrast between past hardship and present comfort becomes the song’s emotional anchor, creating a narrative arc that feels personal and universally relatable. This isn’t just flexing for the sake…
Kizz Daniel just seems to get it right with his hit-making formula most of the time, and this new single is no exception.Afrobeats royal Kizz Daniel has released his latest offering, To Be A Man, a track that sees the singer talk about the struggles of a man. Running for approximately 3 minutes and 50 seconds, the song represents a mature artistic statement that balances introspection with the energy that has made Kizz Daniel a continental favourite.The production demonstrates sophisticated layering that has become a hallmark of contemporary Afropop. The track opens with lush harmonic arrangements that immediately establish an…
If you were to peruse the Top Albums and Top Songs charts of Spotify and Apple Music Nigeria respectively, you’ll notice something that seems mundane on the surface, but upon closer examination reveals a litany of questions. A week into its release, Gunna’s latest album, The Last Wun currently has two and three songs in the top ten of Apple Music and Spotify NG’s Top songs chart respectively. The top 50 spots on these charts are also spangled with tracks from the album. Likewise, the album holds the top album spot on Apple Music and Spotify NG and continues to…
Is it too early to say that Jola Ayeye and Feyikemi Abudu, co-hosts of the I Said What I Said Podcast, have mastered the art of shaping and driving internet discourse? In the past few months, they have stirred controversy in their near-weekly explorations of the social currents and topics relevant to the zeitgeist. Interestingly, each bout of drama they have unwittingly stirred has been more polarizing and intense than the last. The duo has excoriated Lagos’ housing shambolic market, skewered men who vape, and debated the fine line between abusive parental behavior and discipline. At the heart of their…
A video recently went viral showing streamer and TikTok star Peller trying to get fellow TikTok sensation and his girlfriend, Jarvis, into a car at the end of Seyi Vibez’ TBS Concert, reportedly to shield her from a teeming crowd. In the clip, Peller yells and shoves her aggressively, despite her bristling at his command that she enter the car. At first, Jarvis resisted and expressed anger at his behavior, but she eventually complied. The interaction then escalated into an argument, with Peller shoving her repeatedly as she continued to voice her displeasure at his behaviour. The footage quickly stirred…