Nigerian artist Big Ken has released a new single titled “Coco Baby.”
The track is an Afrobeats/Afropop record that continues the artist’s focus on melodic songwriting, rhythmic African percussion, and contemporary global production influences.
“Coco Baby” by Big Ken is available on streaming platforms.
Princess Wonda has released a new single titled “BODY KILLA,” marking her latest addition to a growing catalogue of Afrofusion releases.
The track blends Afrobeats rhythms with contemporary production and a vocal-driven approach that draws from the artist’s Afrofusion sound. According to the release, “BODY KILLA” centers on themes of self-worth, sensuality, confidence, and personal presence. The record combines melodic songwriting with a confident vocal delivery, continuing a style that has become a defining part of Princess Wonda’s music.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the single, Princess Wonda said: “BODY KILLA is really about confidence being felt, not forced. It’s about becoming more comfortable in your own skin and embracing femininity in your own way.”
The release arrives as Princess Wonda continues to build her profile within the Afrofusion space. Based in the United Kingdom, the artist is known for combining elements of Afrobeats, R&B, and pop in her music. Her work has gained attention through a series of independent releases, visual content, and live performances, helping her establish an audience across multiple markets.
Princess Wonda has accumulated more than 10 million streams on Spotify. Her music has also been featured in television productions including Harlem on Amazon Prime and Young Love on HBO Max. The artist has additionally performed headline shows, contributing to her growing presence as a live performer.
“BODY KILLA” follows previous releases including “Darling” and is described as part of a new phase in Princess Wonda’s artistic development. While maintaining the genre-blending approach that has characterized her earlier work, the single places a particular focus on themes of confidence and self-expression.
Princess Wonda is a UK-based Afrofusion artist recognized for her fusion of Afrobeats, R&B, and pop influences. Through her music, she continues to explore personal themes while drawing on a range of contemporary sounds.
“BODY KILLA” is available now on streaming platforms.
Mestre Guinaldo Music has released a new single titled “Undi Ki N’Bai.”
The track blends African and Lusophone musical influences with contemporary production while maintaining a strong connection to Cape Verdean musical traditions. It is described as an uplifting and celebratory record built around melodies and rhythms inspired by the culture of Cape Verde.
“Undi Ki N’Bai” focuses on themes of cultural identity, belonging, nostalgia, family, and community. Inspired by the islands of Cape Verde and the concept of “morabeza”—a term often associated with Cape Verdean hospitality and warmth—the song aims to connect members of the Cape Verdean diaspora while introducing new audiences to the country’s cultural heritage.
Mestre Guinaldo Music is an independent Portuguese artist and producer whose work draws from African, Lusophone, Latin, and contemporary musical influences. According to the artist, the song serves as a tribute to Cape Verde’s culture, roots, and the sense of longing experienced by those living away from their homeland.
“Undi Ki N’Bai” by Mestre Guinaldo is available on streaming platforms.
Cherim has released “Batraz,” a track from the album Ğymaq, released through Ored Recordings.
“Batraz” is built entirely from vocal recordings by Ramazan Daur, Kazbek Nagaroko, and Tizhin Gup, originally featured on “Shopsh: Circassian Vocal Tradition of Zhiu”. The track draws on Circassian vocal traditions and reworks archival material through sampling and experimental production techniques.
The song forms part of Ğymaq, an album constructed from recordings previously released by Ored Recordings. Across the project, traditional Circassian singing, shichepshin (violin) melodies, pkhachich (percussion), and archival recordings are transformed through ambient textures, layered processing, and electronic manipulation. The album centers on themes of culture, tradition, home, language, and memory.
The title Ğymaq translates as “Cry.” According to Cherim, the project reflects on experiences of life in the Republic of Adygea, as well as memories of family, friends, music, and language. Each track is created using material drawn from different recordings in the Ored Recordings catalog.
“Batraz” and the album Ğymaq by Cherim are available on m streaming platforms.
Prince KESTAMG has released a new single titled “Guessom.”
The track is described as a rhythmic release positioned around the context of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with themes of resilience, excellence, and personal and collective achievement. It is intended for high-energy listening environments linked to stadium and event settings before, during, and after matches.
“Guessom” is presented as a storytelling-driven record that reflects on the artist’s personal journey, including experiences of struggle, exclusion, setbacks, and persistence. The song focuses on resilience and gradual self-improvement through discipline and sustained effort.
The record incorporates cultural influences from the Ghomala’ language, a Bamiléké language spoken in western Cameroon, alongside multilingual elements including English, positioning the track as both locally rooted and internationally oriented in its message.
Prince KESTAMG is a recording artist whose work draws on Afro-inspired rhythmic structures and narrative songwriting.
“Guessom” by Prince KESTAMG is available on streaming platforms.
The track is a contemporary Afropop release that continues the artist’s work within melodic, club-oriented and Afro-fusion sounds. Earlier material from Mr. Oaks includes singles such as “Down For Me,” which featured Sandaz Black and was produced by Chargybeat.
Mr Oaks is a Europe-based Nigerian Afropop artist
“Vibe” Mr.Oaks is available on digital streaming platforms.
Gil Semedo has released a new album titled Caboswing: The New Chapter and announced a concert at Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon scheduled for September 11, 2026.
The album continues the Caboswing style, a genre created by Gil Semedo that blends Cape Verdean music with pop, R&B, zouk, and ragga muffin influences. It features collaborations with artists including Dino d’Santiago, DJ Nays, Tó Semedo, and Semedo’s daughter, Melodia, alongside producers GSpro, Motamorphasis, Young Max, and RJ.
Caboswing: The New Chapter is described as focusing on the continued evolution of Caboswing as a genre shaped by diaspora identity and intergenerational collaboration. It brings together established and emerging contributors as part of a long-running musical framework developed over nearly 35 years.
Gil Semedo is a Cape Verdean artist known for creating Caboswing and is widely referred to as the “King of Cape Verdean Pop.” His discography includes albums such as “Verdadi”, “Nos Lider”, and “Dedicaçon”, with reported sales of over one million records.
The concert at Coliseu dos Recreios will feature material from the new album alongside earlier releases from his catalog. Tickets are available online.
Caboswing: The New Chapter by Gil Semedo is now available on streaming platforms.
YF ROSE has released a new single titled “U SEE ME?”.
The track is described as a melodic record that blends Afro influences, rap, and emotionally driven storytelling. It features smooth melodies, modern Afro-inspired production elements, and a melodic rap delivery.
“U SEE ME?” focuses on themes of ambition, pressure, personal growth, and the desire for recognition of the journey behind public image. It combines vulnerability with self-assured expression across its performance and lyrical direction.
YF ROSE is a Montreal-based artist originally from Cameroon, known for working across Afro-influenced melodic rap and contemporary urban sounds.
“U SEE ME?” by YF Rose is available on digital streaming platforms.
British artist Neon Radiation has released a new single titled “Hidden Talents.”
The track is built on a 117 BPM, B minor electronic production and is described as a dark cinematic electronic pop record. It features synth-pop and drum and bass elements and is positioned as a sync-ready composition.
“Hidden Talents” focuses on themes of mystery, identity, nightlife and reveal scenes. It is intended for use in visual contexts such as drama, thriller, fashion, tech, crime and urban settings.
Neon Radiation is the alias of songwriter and producer Gary Blake. The project draws from 80s synth pop and new wave influences alongside contemporary electronic production styles.
“Hidden Talents” by Neon Radiation is available on streaming platforms.