It’s that time of the week when Afrobeats collides with global sounds, offering a fresh wave of musical experiences. Africa’s dynamic music scene continues to captivate the world, serving up incredible songs that will keep you hooked throughout this musical adventure.
This week presents a range of new releases that highlight the genre’s versatility and its effortless fusion with other musical styles.
The spotlight this week is on Kold AF, the Afro-dancehall princess from Manyana, with her KAUTION EP. This extended play blends Afrobeats, dancehall, and pop, showcasing the rich, nuanced soundscape of Africa, where genre fusion is a defining characteristic.
Kold AF collaborates with the rising star of Nigerian hip-hop, Bkay EastGAAD, on ‘9 LIVES’ and features Uncommon Prophets on the track ‘CYCLE MUST BREAK’. This project promises to be an exhilarating addition to the evolving soul of African music.
Meanwhile, Afro-house queen Niniola returns with her latest album, Press Play, a special offering for her dedicated fans. This time, she incorporates Amapiano into her signature Afro-house style, delivering a project that marries the best elements of both genres—Afro-house and Amapiano.
Afrobeats icons Iyanya and Tekno also reunite on ‘Shagara’, a follow-up to Iyanya’s recent album Once Upon A Cat, which marked his much-anticipated return to the music scene after a significant break.
Other releases this week include:
Reminisce ft. Badboy Timz – ‘Up as Fxck’
DJ Voyst, Joeboy & Ayanfe – ‘Yoga’
Ogranya – ‘With Open Arms’
Omizzy – ‘Osimhen’
D3AN, Smeez, Ema Onigah & Dandizzy – ‘Sabali’
JZyNO – Liberian Boy EP
Lasmid – ‘Zanzibar (Alubarika)’
Tha Boy Myles – ‘Sofri’
Trigga – ‘Defender’
Astra – Astranomikal
Rybeena – ‘Agba Singing’
These new releases offer an exciting glimpse into the genre’s bright future, as Afrobeats continues to gain international recognition. With its distinctive fusion of rhythms, melodies, and cultural influences, Afrobeats is rapidly becoming a global phenomenon and a dominant force in the music industry.
