New Music Friday
This week’s releases see major cross-continental links and a heavy output from the Nigerian alternative scene. Major Releases Asake & DJ Snake — “Worship”: A slower, more reflective collaboration following…
Asake Joins Forces with DJ Snake for Soulful New Single “Worship”
Following a period of intense reflection—captured beautifully in a recent mini-documentary by renowned Nigerian YouTuber Korty—Asake has finally released “Worship,” a collaboration with DJ Snake. First teased during his landmark…
New EP:– Joeboy & Wizard Chan – Agaba Romantic
Talented breakout star Wizard Chan from Port Harcourt has released a brand new collaborative EP titled Agaba Romantic. The project was crafted in tandem with Afro-pop superstar Joeboy. Both artists…
Retro Sounds: Africa’s Timeless Anthem and the Legacy of Prince Nico Mbarga
In the history of Nigerian music, few songs are as emotionally powerful or as widely loved as “Sweet Mother” by Prince Nico Mbarga. Released in 1976, this highlife classic is…
News:- Burna Boy Catalogue Lawsuit Causes Trouble for Warner Music in Nigeria
Warner Music, one of the world’s largest entertainment conglomerates, is being petitioned by a coalition of Nigerian music entrepreneurs and may soon be joined in an ongoing criminal lawsuit over…
News: Rvssian has previewed a new single featuring Wizkid and Rauw Alejandro.
Jamaican producer Rvssian has shared a preview of his upcoming single, “Pongo,” featuring Wizkid and Rauw Alejandro. A snippet of the track was posted on the producer’s official social media…
Editors Pick:- The Top 10 Nigerian Pop Albums of 2025
After a two-year drought of Calm-Down and Love Nwantiti-sized U.S. Billboard crossover hits and a period where new acts seemed to lack “star power,” 2025 flipped the script. The year…
News: How Fresh Finds Africa Propelled Rapper Zaylevelten to a Breakout Year
Fresh Finds Africa spotlights emerging artists and movements across the continent and its global diaspora, with listeners tuning in to discover new Afro-forward favorites that make a big impact. Source…
Video:- Young Jonn – 2 Factor Featuring Asake & Focalistic
This is the official music video for “2 Factor” by Young Jonn, featuring Asake and Focalistic. The track blends Afrobeats and Amapiano influences over a steady, infectious beat that keeps…
Video:- Ruggedman – Change Featuring Specikinging & Fiokee [Acoustic performance]
Ruggedman, Specikinging, and Fiokee Unite in Acoustic Plea for Nigeria’s Future. In a powerful and heartfelt collaboration, legendary Nigerian rapper Ruggedman joins forces with soulful vocalist Specikinging and acclaimed guitarist…