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Nigerian Afrobeats sensation FOLA, born Odunlami Afolarin, released his highly anticipated debut album Catharsis, marking a defining moment in his career. The 11-track project, described as a deeply personal and therapeutic endeavour, blends Afrobeats with R&B and street-pop, with FOLA’s soulful voice and sharp storytelling. Written over the course of a year, catharsis explores themes of love, healing, self-reflection, and growth, offering listeners an emotional journey through vibrant rhythms and introspective lyrics.Catharsis is FOLA’s most expressive work yet, made to “mend what life tried to break” and serve as a form of emotional release. The album opens with the high-energy…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Shallipopi, born Crown Uzama, dropped his latest single, Na So, via Plutomania Records and Since ’93. Known as the “Pluto Presido,” Shallipopi delivers another electrifying track that blends his usual street-hop swagger with Afrobeats rhythms as he further solidifies his place as one of Nigeria’s hottest artists. Following his previously released smash hit single Laho, Na So is a positive addition to his catalogue, poised to dominate playlists and, of course, the streets.Na So is a high-energy tune that exhibits Shallipopi’s unique style, marked by witty lyrics, playful delivery, and a knack for turning everyday slang into…
Nigerian international superstar Rema has released a brand-new song titled FUN, continuing his streak of releases in 2025. The track, which was released just hours ago, represents another forward move for the artist, who has consistently redefined the boundaries of Afrobeats on the global stage.FUN arrives during what has been an exceptional year for Rema. Earlier in 2025, he made waves with Baby (Is It a Crime) on February 7th, which samples Sade’s 1985 classic, Is It a Crime, and quickly became one of the most-streamed Nigerian songs of the year. He followed that success with Bout U in April, maintaining…
Alerry Music, led by Nigerian born creative entrepreneur Adelere Boluwatife Ayomide, has announced a new milestone with the collaboration of acclaimed artiste Lyta for his latest single to be release SCARS N’LESSON.PLAY “SCARS N’LESSON” AUDIORooted in Yoruba heritage and driven by innovation, Alerry Music is blending tradition, technology, and artistry for the next generation. The label also anticipating a new release with Agaga ‘MY PRIDE’. While also setting the stage for Lyta powerful message about he’s resilience, joy, and life’s lessons.Beyond music, Alerry Music is expanding into a creative and tech hub from signing visual artists to building custom speakers,…
With contributions from Peruzzi, Don Jazzy, and Jeriq, All I Need immediately places Kokopee in compelling company. The seven-track debut is lean but deliberate, running just over 17 minutes, and serves as a bold introduction to an artist determined to carve out his space in Nigeria’s music landscape. Rather than spotlighting a single, Kokopee lets the project speak for itself. Each track carries a piece of his journey — the setbacks, the grit, and the persistence that shaped him — woven together into what he describes as a roadmap for growth. The title is an aspiration as well as a…
September has a way of demanding stories that feel both grounding and expansive. The rush of the year begins to slow, but not enough to dull our appetite for comforting narratives. This month’s picks spotlight a range of contemporary voices in African literature who each, in their own way, capture the complexities of ordinary lives caught in extraordinary circumstances. Whether it’s the ache of self-discovery, the weight of societal expectations, or the hope that lingers after loss, these books promise narratives that are as intimate as they are expansive. Here are five titles worth adding to your book stack this…
Alerry Music, led by Nigerian born creative entrepreneur Adelere Boluwatife Ayomide, has announced a new milestone with the collaboration of acclaimed artiste Lyta for his latest single to be release SCARS N’LESSON.PLAY “SCARS N’LESSON” AUDIORooted in Yoruba heritage and driven by innovation, Alerry Music is blending tradition, technology, and artistry for the next generation. The label also anticipating a new release with Agaga ‘MY PRIDE’. While also setting the stage for Lyta powerful message about he’s resilience, joy, and life’s lessons.Beyond music, Alerry Music is expanding into a creative and tech hub from signing visual artists to building custom speakers,…
Gyakie’s After Midnight was named after the period in which most of the inspiration for its songs came—the moonlight hours when the world slept and melodies and lyrics in the 25-year old Ghanaian singer’s head spun to life. The songs it contains are similarly alive–bursting with the mellifluousness of a voice that persists six years after our introduction to it; sweet-smelling with the petals of romance that are lined in nearly every hook and chorus. After Midnight, too, is traditionally a time when the feelings of love and lust are thought to be at their peak, and Gyakie’s album is…
There’s a moment in every artist’s journey when the music becomes more than expression — it becomes declaration. For Africaine, that moment arrives with “Give Me Love”, her latest single and a striking entry in the expanding landscape of Afro-R&B. At its core, the track is a plea for clarity in the chaos of modern love. Over a bed of smooth rhythms and understated afrobeats percussion, Africaine lets her voice do the heavy lifting — warm, vulnerable, and unflinchingly honest. It’s a song about reaching the edge of conflict and choosing tenderness over pride, about stripping back the noise to…
Label executive and creative force Damilola Dapper Akinwunmi has released Blessings (Kura) on August 28th, 2025. A song that has already begun to dominate the airwaves, bringing Yaadman, formerly known as Yung L and fast-rising voice, Bhadboi OML, together in a collaboration that captures gratitude, perseverance, and the understated joys of perseverance. With 2 time Grammy nominee Chopstix, who appears as co-producer, the track within its first twelve hours, registered over 200,000 cumulative streams across Audiomack, Spotify, and Apple, a milestone that reflects the story it carries, as the song makes a debut on Audiomack’s top 100 Nigerian songs. For…