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Afrobeats maestro Adekunle Gold, born Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko, has released his sixth studio album, Fuju, marking a profound homecoming to his cultural origins. The 15-track LP, a follow-up to his 2023 release Tequila Ever After, fuses the pulsating rhythms of traditional Fuji with Afrobeats and highlife. Drawing from the lively streets of Lagos, Fuji captures the essence of hustle, love, and cultural pride, transforming traditional elements like talking drums and agidigbo into pulsating rhythms that resonate. With production from talents such as P.Priime and Spax, contributions to the album were made by some of the most skilled hands in the…

Nana Kofi Kusi-Boadum, known as Koo Kusi, is an artist and scholar whose work bridges neuroscience and storytelling. A PhD candidate in biomedical sciences specializing in neuroscience and pharmacology, he researches addiction, an interest shaped by growing up around people who used substances and the complex social, cultural, moral, and religious narratives surrounding it. Through his music and projects, he explores these themes with honesty and depth, using art to translate science into stories that resonate with him. Culture Custodian spoke with Kusi about balancing a PhD in neuroscience with his music career, and what listeners can expect from his…

Benzorezzi, born Olamide Samuel on October 1, 1998, is a talented recording and performing artist hailing from Ondo City, Ondo State, Nigeria. Currently based in Lagos, he operates under his own imprint, Benzorezzi Records, where he continues to build his growing presence in the music industry. He recently teamed up with featured artist Young duu on his latest single, “Money Call,” showcasing his evolving sound and collaborative artistry. STREAM HERE

Salamanca is the brand redefining tequila. In a world where the spirit is too often reduced to fleeting shots and quick chasers, Salamanca brings a freshness long missing from the market blending craft and tradition to create an elevated experience. Created in Mexico and launched in 2022, the brand began with a vision to share the country’s vibrant flavors with the world. Handcrafted in small batches in Jalisco, Salamanca starts in the blue-agave fields, where skilled jimadores harvest each plant. The agave is slow-cooked, its juice extracted, then fermented and double-distilled with precision to deliver unmatched smoothness. Currently offered in…

Recognized globally as one of the premier producers of the Afrobeats age, Sarz steps into a new era with the release of his bold, genre-defying debut album, Protect Sarz At All Costs. The 12-track body of work transcends borders, celebrating African creativity while uniting an eclectic roster of global stars, including Wizkid, Fireboy DML, Asake, Gunna, Lojay, Joeboy, Libianca, Skillibeng, and more. For more than a decade, Sarz has been the architect behind some of Afrobeats’ most iconic records. With Protect Sarz At All Costs, he claims his rightful place at the forefront—not only as a producer but as an…

Following more than a year of relentlessly teasing his sophomore album INDUSTRY MACHINE, on Monday, Odumodublvck announced its release date: Friday, September 26,2025. The announcement video opens with a close-up shot of a palm-sized wooden cross. The camera zooms out to reveal Odumodublvck situated in a junk yard resembling somewhere in Alaba Market. He wears a dark leather jacket, dark shades, and his signature red, black, and white Okpu Agu hat. Jutting out of the left side of the frame are scrap car parts colored red, white, and black respectively. The tiny cross calls out from the background.  Later in…

Nigerian superstar disk jockey and record producer DJ Neptune, born Imohiosen Patrick, has unveiled his fourth instalment in the acclaimed Greatness series, Greatness IV. The 14-track LP follows the chart-dominating success of Greatness III, raising the stakes with a bold fusion of contemporary Afrobeats, global sounds, and unfiltered African narratives. As a tastemaker who’s shaped hits for artists like Mr Eazi and Joeboy, Neptune positions Greatness IV as a declaration of African music’s global leadership, blending party starter records with soul-stirring reflections to inspire dance, introspection, and cultural pride.Greatness IV pulses with Neptune’s flair, polished beats laced with amapiano grooves,…

Nigerian Afrobeats star Victony, born Anthony Ebuka Victor, has released his explosive new single Skido, featuring the African music OG, Olamide. The high-octane collaboration arrives as a highlight of New Music Friday, teasing Victony’s forthcoming project. Produced by the prolific Blaise Beatz, Skido fuses Victony’s melodic innovation with Olamide’s gritty street authority, delivering a track that has equal parts party starter and motivational manifesto.Skido is a street-hop tune that pulses with raw hustle and triumphant vibes, blending pulsating basslines, atmospheric synths, sharp percussion, and infectious melodies into a beat that’s built for replay. Victony’s silky, atmospheric vocals glide through verses…

Nigerian super-producer and artist Pheelz and Afrobeats sensation Fireboy DML, have reunited for their much-awaited joint EP Peace By Piece. The five-track project builds on their storied collaboration, rooted in Pheelz’s production on Fireboy’s breakout 2019 debut Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps, including hits like What If I Say and King, to deliver an impressive blend of introspective soul, vibrant rhythms, and genre-defying innovation. Teased with a cinematic black-and-white trailer featuring intimate studio glimpses and a silhouetted sunset, the EP has already ignited frenzy among fans, positioning it as one of 2025’s impressive Afrobeats releases.Peace By Piece captures the duo’s “match…

Nigerian hip-hop powerhouse ODUMODUBLVCK has finally released his much-awaited blistering single INDUSTRY MACHINE, via NATIVE Records and Def Jam Recordings. As his third release of the year, following earlier drops like The Machine Is Coming, the track serves as the explosive lead single for his highly anticipated upcoming album, also titled INDUSTRY MACHINE, slated for October 6, 2025. With INDUSTRY MACHINE on the way, ODUMODUBLVCK is positioned as the unstoppable force reshaping Afrobeats and hip-hop, blending street grit with global ambition.INDUSTRY MACHINE is a masterclass in high-octane production, helmed by the talented Ucee, who layers thunderous bass, trap-infused drums, and…