FOLA Releases Second Album ‘9’ Featuring Davido, Ayra Starr and BNXN
The album follows FOLA’s 2025 debut, Catharsis, and includes collaborations with six guest artists across its 14 tracks.
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Waje, Shoday Release ‘My Sunshine’ for Funke Akindele’s The Four
Nigerian singers Waje and Shoday have released “My Sunshine”, a soundtrack for Funke Akindele’s upcoming film The Four, ahead of its scheduled cinema release on December 11, 2026.
Mavo Apologises Over Old Social Media Posts Criticising Artists
Nigerian singer Mavo has apologised for old social media posts in which he criticised fellow artists, saying his past comments were hurtful and based on misjudgment.
DJ Jossy James teases new mixtape, hints at potential release next week
DJ Jossy James is set to return with This Is Afro, a mixtape that looks to bring sounds from across the continent together, and it could arrive next week.
On Sun Sherif: Black Sherif's Short Songs, Long Feelings
In six brief tracks, Black Sherif moves from doubt to gratitude to devotion, rarely stopping long enough to complicate any of them, but the feeling still lands.
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Darkoo: Sonic Mastery, Overshadow by Features
Darkoo continues her reintegration into Nigeria’s music scene on $exy Girl $ummer (Vol. 1), a compact project built around sex, romance and self-assurance. With Rema, Davido, Victony and others on board, she shows flashes of sonic confidence, even when her guests sometimes leave the stronger impression.
Tems Finds Her Breaking Point on “What You Need”
Tems turns heartbreak into self-preservation on "What You Need", delivering a restrained but emotionally forceful performance about knowing when love is no longer enough.
Terry Apala Is Back. For How Long?
On Black & White, Terry Apala revisits the sounds that made him distinctive while leaning into romance, street memories and a decade of personal struggles. With Spellz handling much of the production, the EP finds the singer sounding familiar, but still searching for his place in the new wave.
Adekunle Gold Takes a Gamble on Fuji
Adekunle Gold blends Fuji, Apala, Juju, R&B and Afrobeats on a refined album that turns his musical roots into something distinctly his own.
Complacency Sets in on Davido's 5ive
Davido’s 5ive aims to reinforce his legacy, but a laid-back approach to songwriting and a familiar blend of romance and partying leave the album far short of A Good Time and Timeless.
Deola Taylor Comes Home at Afro-Live Concert
After three years in Lagos, Deola Taylor returns to Ondo with a polished performance that reconnects him with old fans and gives the maiden Afro-Live Concert a promising start.