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Nigerian Afrobeats heavyweight Mr Eazi and Ghanaian highlife sensation King Promise have united for a vibrant new single, See What We’ve Done. The new collaboration arrives as a testament to their shared journey of success and admiration. Co-produced by GIDEONITE and GuiltyBeatz, the track clocks in at approximately 3 minutes and 5 seconds, blending soulful vocals with an uplifting instrumental that’s primed for the playlists and, of course, the dancefloors.See What We’ve Done explores success and achievement, with King Promise’s silky delivery intertwining seamlessly with Mr Eazi’s laid-back charm. The song’s catchy hooks and celebratory vibe make it a perfect…
Orange Hill Marks A Return With “Pon Time Again” Drops Featuring Vybz Kartel x Idris Elba x Yung Alpha
“This track is about celebration and connection.It’s the perfect blend of dancehall energy and Afrobeats rhythm. We wanted something that felt timeless but ready for the culture right now.” – Ras Kwame “Pon Time Again, Look out fi it, b’cos we book out fi it, Orange Hil” -Vybz Kartel “Collaborating with Ras Kwame is always a joy—he’s like a brother to me. Working alongside Vybz Kartel & Yung Alpha makes this record even more special, and I feel truly honoured to be a part of it.” – Idris Elba “Can’t wait to share this, it was amazing to work on Pon Time Again…
In an age where music often skims the surface, chasing trends and quick hits, Yartti takes a different path. With his introspective new EP, Tales of a Dreamer, he invites listeners into a world that is deeply personal, honest, and unafraid to sit with the complexity of human emotion. This isn’t just another release. It’s a journey. Each track feels like a carefully crafted chapter, a window into Yartti’s inner life and the experiences that have shaped him along the way. The grind of chasing his dreams, the heartbreaks that tested his resolve, the passion that fuels his artistry, the…
An uplifting blend of Ogene rhythms and Afrobeats that celebrates faith, resilience, and divine guidanceRising Afro-fusion artist Monark IsHere has released his latest single, “Chinedu,” a spiritually charged anthem rooted in Igbo heritage. Translating to “God leads me,” the track blends traditional Ogene rhythms with contemporary Afrobeats, delivering a message of divine direction and streetwise survival.PLAY ‘Chinedu’ on AudiomackWith “Chinedu,” Monark paints a vivid picture of life’s struggles and triumphs, delivering an inspiring message about faith, survival, and celebration. The single’s infectious drums, call-and-response chants and soulful delivery connect deeply with listeners, reflecting the raw realities of everyday hustle while…
BRAYE and Leap of Dance Academy Deliver a Captivating One-Shot Performance in “Bring You Home”
Rising Nigerian singer-songwriter Braye, recently nominated for an AFRIMA Award in the Best African Artist, Duo or Group in African RnB & Soul category, continues the journey of his debut EP I Wish I Had More Time with the release of the official music video for Bring You Home. The video, directed by Roots & Rebels, is a breathtaking one-shot performance piece starring Olamide Olawale and Wisdom Tonye, two young dancers from Lagos’ renowned Leap of Dance Academy. Known globally for offering free, world-class ballet training to underprivileged children, the Academy has become a beacon of creativity, resilience, and opportunity…
In 2020 the second wave of the Afrobeats to the World Movement began to take on concrete form. Those who were abreast with happenings within the Afrobeats scene at the time can attest to the surreal air that suffused Afrobeats milieu. Without a doubt, part of this stemmed from the incongruity that had come to define life in that period. Without warning we found ourselves in a new reality. Words like “quarantine,” “lockdown,” and “Covid,” had carved out slots in our everyday vernacular. Cities across the world which had seemed invincible with their towering buildings and ceaseless procession of activities…
Tiwa Savage has always been more than a pop star. Her career has been a sustained act of shapeshifting, a refusal to be hemmed in by expectations or geography. From her explosive debut till date, she has carried herself as both architect and embodiment of a new African pop culture, one that can hold its own on the global stage. This One Is Personal, her fifth studio album, is her most revealing work yet, a collection that trades the dazzling, technicolor Afrobeats of her past for something rawer and more intimate. For all the genre-bending Savage has done over the…
CashBoy Records is betting big on the chemistry between rising Afrofusion voice Drela and street icon Durella with their new single “Jekomo.” Built on a fusion of Afrobeats bounce, dancehall heat, and raw energy, the track lives up to its Yoruba title “Jẹ́kómọ́” which translates to “let them know.” Drela glides with coded storytelling and melodic flair, while Durella injects the grit and swagger that earned him his crown as “King of the Streets.” The result is a record that feels both celebratory and defiant, primed for speakers from Lagos clubs to corner hangouts. With its sticky hook and zanga-to-zanga…
“I actually wasn’t planning to do music before. I always liked to play football.” Fola looks luminous, excitedly rocking his right leg and making elaborate gesticulations as he recalls this memory. In this episode of With an S’ podcast, released shortly before his debut EP, he shares the story of his journey to becoming one of Afrobeats’ most prolific artists. To impress girls in his high school, he started making music. His enthusiasm for football would soon give way to an implacable desire to make it as a music star. Much later a girl in his school would introduce him…
Afrofusion Meets Street Lamba as Drela and Durella Deliver Jekomo, a Track Designed to Move Speakers and Spirits.Listen to “Jekomo”CashBoy Records proudly presents “Jekomo”, the explosive collaboration between Drela (real name, Mohammed Salisu), the soulful Afrofusion storyteller and Nigeria’s “King of the Streets,” Durella. Drawn from the Yoruba phrase ‘Jẹ́kó mọ́’ meaning ‘let them know’, a bold declaration of confidence and presence, “Jekomo” captures the essence of joy, unity and resilience. With its vibrant blend of Afrobeats, Dancehall, R&B, and street Lamba, the track is built to move both speakers and spirits across Africa and beyond.A rising force in Afrofusion, Drela…
