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UK-Nigerian rap sensation Darkoo has dropped her highly anticipated EP Sexy Girl Summer Vol. 1 today, delivering a bold and vibrant soundtrack for the season. Released via Virgin Music Nigeria, the eight-track project blends Afrobeats, UK rap, and dancehall into an unapologetic celebration of confidence, femininity, and summer energy. Featuring an all-star lineup of Nigerian artists—Victony, Rema, and Davido—the EP promises to dominate playlists with its infectious rhythms and empowering vibes, perfectly timed for sun-drenched days and late-night drives.The tracklist includes standout collaborations like Psycho with Victony, Favourite Girl featuring Rema, and Right Now alongside Davido, alongside solo cuts such…

Afro-indigenous sensation Kolaboy joins forces with Nigerian icon Duncan Mighty to create Obago, a triumphant tune that reverberates with ancestral pride and hard-earned success. A fusion of exceptional talent, this collaboration honours the journey through adversity and pays homage to the legends who laid the foundation.Obago serves as Kolaboy’s personal victory lap, embodying what he describes as “a triumphant ode of victory and success for the ancestors against all odds.” The track emerges from his lived experience of struggle and perseverance, telling the story of someone who rose from humble beginnings through sheer determination and belief.Kolaboy’s journey from hardship to…

Nigerian music star Runtown marks a powerful return with the release of his highly anticipated EP Soundgod Fest Vol. IV, a six-track offering that reaffirms his place as one of Afrobeats’ most inventive and emotionally intelligent voices. Coming off a deliberate period of quiet, Runtown, real name Douglas Jack Agu, delivers a cohesive sonic experience that blends emotional nuance with genre-fluid production. Far from a standard release, Soundgod Fest IV is a celebration of Runtown’s growth, artistic freedom, and refusal to conform. Opening with Mood Swings, Runtown explores the unpredictability of love with layered vulnerability, followed by End A Man,…

Street Pop sensation Ayo Maff has made a powerful entrance with his debut album, Prince of the Street. The 13-track LP, in a very raw sense, attests to his roots in the streets of Somolu and Bariga, Lagos, where he honed his craft. Born Ayorinde Mafoluku Ayodele, Ayo Maff describes the album as a deeply personal reflection of his upbringing, taking over a year to record as he captured different phases of his life. “I grew up in the street of Somolu, Bariga,” he shares. “It’s just more to let the people know I am from them… all the things…

Martell signals strategic cultural ambition with Afrobeats live launch Martell, the oldest of the great cognac houses, marked a defining moment in its evolving cultural strategy with the debut of its Afrobeats Live event in Paris on June 25th. The event served as the launchpad for Martell’s next phase of cultural direction, one shaped by long-term intent, credibility and creative partnership. Afrobeats is shaping how a generation sees itself: bold, creative, and full of intent. At the heart of this alignment lies a shared set of values: the optimism and joy that define Afrobeats’ energy; a commitment to challenging the…

Bright Chimezie, Nigeria’s legendary social storyteller and highlife maestro, has spent decades turning history into harmony. With his iconic Zigima sound, he stitches laughter, critique, and groove into songs that outlive trends. Now, he revisits one of his most powerful tales, Because of English, stripping it down to an acoustic rendition that hits even closer to the heart. Originally a witty yet biting commentary on colonial-era language shaming, Because of English recounts Chimezie’s school-day humiliation, punished for simply asking, “Chinyere, nyem pencil mu o?” (Chinyere, give me my pencil) in Igbo. The acoustic version amplifies the song’s emotional weight, trading…

A significant portion of Wizkid’s imminent HBO documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is devoted to excavating the suffocating grief that arrived in the wake of his mother’s passing. As the documentary reveals, on the day of his historic show at the 60,000-capacity Tottenham Stadium, his mother, Morayo Balogun, was undergoing an emergency surgery. In clips from the concert, many of which can be found on scrappy stan accounts on YouTube, we see Wizkid emanating his characteristic debonair aura. In the opening minutes of the concert, he shuffles down the capacious stage festooned with flaming pyrotechnics, dressed in a flamboyant red…

Fresh off the buzz of Look for You, which continues to pick up momentum, Alozeeye follows up with Italawa — a gritty, club-ready lamba anthem blending Afrobeats heat with Amapiano bounce.PRE-SAVE ‘ITALAWA’ By AlozeeyePacked with catchy street-coded slang like “mah paste aza” and “wetin dey sup?”, the track delivers an addictive hook and percussive energy made for dance floors, night drives, and turning up with friends. It taps into the same raw, chaotic charisma fans love from artists like Shallipopi and Lahosoundz, but with Alozeeye’s signature twist.Italawa drops July 18 and has already built hype from its Instagram teaser —…

E’Major returns with his latest single My Head, a mellow yet infectious groove that speaks to the power of perseverance, divine favor, and the quiet confidence of someone who’s stayed true to his path.LISTEN!At its heart, My Head is a reflective celebration of resilience. From the moment the first beat drops, the audience is welcomed into a smooth, mid-tempo soundscape anchored by soft percussive patterns, ambient synths, and warm, understated bass lines. Dawie’s production creates a chill yet richly textured sonic canvas, one that perfectly complements E’Major’s heartfelt vocal delivery.On this record, E’Major declares, “Oil dey my head and I…

Nigerian rapper and singer-songwriter Famous Pluto has officially released his debut extended play, Uzama The 3rd, marking a bold entry into the Afro-inspired music scene. The five-track EP showcases Famous Pluto’s vocal prowess and street-smart lyricism, featuring collaborations with Shallipopi, Zerrydl, and Jeriq. Produced by a talented lineup including Busy Pluto, Torye, King Ice, and JAZZMAN BEATS, the project blends native cadences with infectious, club-ready beats, cementing Pluto’s status as a fresh force in Nigerian music.The EP follows the success of his earlier single Na Scra, which earned a nod from Wizkid, and builds on his 2024 breakthrough with Feel…