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Olamide Recruits Asake, Young Jonn, Seyi Vibez & Daecolm on Groovy Afro-House Cut ‘99’
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Olamide Recruits Asake, Young Jonn, Seyi Vibez & Daecolm on Groovy Afro-House Cut ‘99’

Olamide assembles an impressive lineup to deliver a mid-tempo, laid-back Afro-house record infused with elements of the emerging 3-step South African sound, ahead...

Debra Can’s ‘SSS (E Go Pay)’ Turns Personal Struggle into a Shared Anthem
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Debra Can’s ‘SSS (E Go Pay)’ Turns Personal Struggle into a Shared Anthem

Emerging Nigerian Afro-pop artist Deborah Oyekan, professionally known as Debra Can, has released her first single of the year, titled “SSS (E Go...

Tommy Yankees Leans Into Vulnerability on ‘Slow Down’
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Tommy Yankees Leans Into Vulnerability on ‘Slow Down’

Emerging Cameroonian artiste Tommy Yankees has kicked off his year with a new release titled ‘Slow Down‘—a slow-tempo, introspective record that captures his...

Nnennaya Kelly Is Fierce and Vulnerable on Her 2025 Debut, “A’ma Get My Way”
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Nnennaya Kelly Is Fierce and Vulnerable on Her 2025 Debut, “A’ma Get My Way”

London-based soul songstress Nnennaya Kelly has released a heart-throbbing new single in the form of a dance record ahead of her forthcoming EP...

Kold AF Sets the Tone with Grit and Swagger on ‘4GET IT’
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Kold AF Sets the Tone with Grit and Swagger on ‘4GET IT’

Over a menacing instrumental by Bigfootinyourface, Nigerian emerging Afro-dancehall-reggae fusionist Kold AF taps gritty, assertive rapper Prettyboy DO for a braggadocious performance that...

Kai: A New Chapter in the Olamide-Wizkid Legacy
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Kai: A New Chapter in the Olamide-Wizkid Legacy

Olamide reunites with Wizkid for the fifth time to deliver what’s shaping up to be another classic collaboration between the duo—one that stands...

‘f.u.2’: Minz Gives ‘f.u.’ a Smooth R&B Makeover with Oxlade and Jacquees
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‘f.u.2’: Minz Gives ‘f.u.’ a Smooth R&B Makeover with Oxlade and Jacquees

Off his debut album of 15 tracks with a runtime of about 40 minutes, ‘By Any Minz’ continues to age like fine wine,...

M3lon’s ‘London Girl’ Featuring Minz
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M3lon’s ‘London Girl’ Featuring Minz

The purest and most captivating music often resides with underground, budding musicians—perhaps due to their novelty or whatever other reason; their contributions to...

Zlatan, LADIPOE, Poco Lee and others on New Music Friday
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Zlatan, LADIPOE, Poco Lee and others on New Music Friday

Another Friday, another wave of fresh music to soundtrack the weekend. This week’s releases showcase the ever-evolving diversity of Afrobeats and its adjacent...