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Afrobeats star CKay teams up with the man of the moment, Mavo, for their sultry new collaboration, BODY (danz).Blending CKay’s signature sensual melodies with Mavo’s vibrant energy, BODY (Danz) is a late-night groove built for rhythm, connection, and pure vibe, with production featuring lush and intoxicating soft drums, airy synths, and a pulsing bassline that keeps the energy seductive but steady.CKay’s storytelling signature vocal style glides effortlessly over BMH’s production, with lyrics painting a vivid picture of desire and admiration, while Mavo’s verse adds a layer of confident, Afro-street energy, complementing CKay’s tone. The chemistry between CKay and Mavo is…

British-Nigerian rapper Dave has released his third studio album, The Boy Who Played the Harp, through Neighbourhood Recordings, serving as a follow-up to We’re All Alone in This Together (2021). It features guest appearances from James Blake, Jim Legxacy, Kano, and Tems.The album’s title alludes to the Book of Samuel in the Bible (1 Samuel 16:14–23), where Saul summoned a young, brave shepherd, David, to play the harp to soothe him as he was being troubled by evil spirits.The Boy Who Played the Harp feels heavier and quieter than anything Dave has made, with James Blake’s arrangements emphasizing empty space,…

Renowned Nigerian disk jockey and record producer DJ Tunez has teamed up with Nigerian superstar Wizkid and South African producer DJ Maphorisa to deliver a captivating cross-cultural project titled SOUTH GIDI, showcasing the seamless blend of South Africa’s Amapiano rhythms with Nigeria’s infectious Afrobeats sound.The title SOUTH GIDI perfectly captures this union, “Gidi” being a nickname for Lagos (Wizkid’s home ground) and “South” representing Maphorisa’s South African roots. The EP is a compact but powerful three-track project that captures the essence of unity between two of Africa’s most influential music scenes.The tracklist features:DJ Tunez, known for his precise ear and…

Nigerian street-pop phenom Shallipopi starts a cross-continental blaze with his latest single, HIM, featuring American rapper Gunna, a swagger-drenched Afrobeats-trap hybrid that asserts dominance and magnetic charisma. The 4-minute track, produced by the dynamic quartet of Cole YoursTruly, Geno, Progrexx, and Budee, is Shallipopi’s global maneuver move, blending his Benin City slang-laced flows with Gunna’s silky, melodic menace over hazy synths and trap snares that evoke late-night triumphs.The track blends the energy of Nigerian hip-hop with the polished swagger of Atlanta trap, with Shallipopi bringing his signature energetic flow, delivering verses in a mix of Pidgin and English that reflect…

Derrick Emmanuel, known in the music world as Riick, never imagined he’d pursue music professionally. Life, however, had other plans. When his only surviving parent passed away, he turned to music out of necessity, driven by the responsibility of caring for his younger sister. He walked away from football for reasons he’d rather not dwell on, but his purpose was clear: provide for his sister by any means necessary. He even taught himself video editing to expand his opportunities. Riick’s journey has been far from easy. University became a luxury he couldn’t afford as family obligations took precedence. Now, his…

What started with the explosive debut of Orisha Warz Issue #1 has grown into one of Africa’s most exciting cultural-tech movements. ClubZella.com has become a vibrant digital hub for myth, music, fashion, and storytelling — bringing the pulse of Afro-Pop culture to a global audience. The journey began with Orisha Warz, a sci-fi, action-adventure series that reimagines African mythology for a new generation. The launch was amplified by the release of Orisha Warz Soundtrack Vol. 1 — an Afrobeats-driven EP that connects the comic’s world of visuals and sound in a bold, cinematic way. Together, they defined ClubZella’s mission: to…

On the 11th of October 2025, Travis Scott’s globe-trotting Utopia tour, which has seen him performing in far-flung cities of the world—among them Reading, São Paulo, and Bramham—led him to the 94,000 capacity FNB stadium in South Africa, the largest in Africa. As Travis Scott bounded up the stage, the teeming audience—which, viewed from above, looked like a sea of tiny dots—broke out in fitful screams. The central screen was emblazoned with bold red text that read: “CIRCUS MAXIMUS,” Latin for the largest circus. The spectral melodies of Hyaena, which open his 2023 album Utopia, began playing, against the backdrop…

It’s impressive how Adekunle Gold keeps evolving and switching sounds to fit the zeitgeist. His debut, Gold, blends urban Highlife and Juju, with batiks and earthy tones matching its cultural outlook. His sophomore, About 30, is a soulful, introspective record that deepens his storytelling and vocal range. His third (Afro Pop Vol. 1), fourth (Catch Me If You Can), and fifth (Tequila Ever After) lean heavily into pop and Afrobeats, cementing his reinvention as AG Baby, the suave, cosmopolitan lover. After years of redefining his sound, Adekunle Gold now turns his gaze to one of Nigeria’s oldest and most spiritually…

Lojay looks at once excited and embarrassed playing the role of wingman. Draped against deep red curtains that seem even more luxuriant against the warm glow of an ornate orange lamp, he slouches comfortably in his seat, gesticulating elaborately as he treats us to his pedagogy on wooing women. “Ladies and gentleman,” he starts, “I’ve been instructed to give you guys tips on how to get girls.” His eyes pulse with childlike enthusiasm. “I feel like girls don’t necessarily like to be toasted. You see that walking up to them with pickup, rap line, metaphor, that’s very tacky. Girls like…

Warri-born sonic experimentalist Garvicii has unveiled his debut EP, Becoming Garvicii, a six-track odyssey tracing his evolution from a restless dreamer into one of Nigeria’s most daring new voices. Following the critical acclaim of his introspective debut single Conversations, a spiritual reckoning between self and God And his vulnerable ballad Heartless, which explores the ache of unrequited love, Garvicii now pulls back the curtain on a larger story: one of identity, transformation, and unapologetic self-expression. Across Conversations, Adiwali, Heartless, Senses, Like You, and Waka, the project drifts between celebration and introspection, intimacy and defiance, painting a vivid portrait of an…