Author: Chioma Ugo Nwachukwu

  • Drum Dad  & Bass Boy Release New Single “Electric”

    Drum Dad  & Bass Boy Release New Single “Electric”

    Austrian band Drum Dad & Bass Boy have released their new single, an electronic music track titled “Electric”

    The band consists of a father and son duo who have been making music together for over five years.

    Stream “Electric” by Drum Dad  & Bass Boy

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  • Loco Loco Shares New Single “Figure 8”

    Loco Loco Shares New Single “Figure 8”

    UK-based Afrobeats singer-songwriter Loco Loco has released a new single “Figure 8”, combining traditional Afrobeat rhythms with contemporary sounds.

    “FIGURRE 8’’ a celebration of life, love, and the infectious energy that Afrobeat brings to the world,” says Loco Loco who’s originally Nigerian.

    Stream “Figure 8” by Loco Loco

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  • Marilou Nézeys Shares Solo Piece “Earth” from her Album of the Same Name 

    Marilou Nézeys Shares Solo Piece “Earth” from her Album of the Same Name 

    French pianist and composer Marilou Nézeys has shared a new piece “EARTH”taken from her album EARTH.

     The solo piano is a piece filled with softness, elegance, and refinement. Its three themes, with joyful and optimistic accents, unfold with both majesty and delicacy. At the crossroads of classical, jazz, and pop, this work remains very accessible to the ear while being rich in writing and structure. 

    The interplay of minor and major tonalities gives it a unique charm, a distinctive character, and a singular grace.

    Stream “Earth” by Marilou Nézeys

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  • DJ Oluteo Releases Amapiano Single “Summer Speaker Test”

    DJ Oluteo Releases Amapiano Single “Summer Speaker Test”

    DJ Oluteo has shared his new single “Summer Speaker Test”, an amapiano single driven by deep log-drum grooves, jazzy piano lines, and melodic vocal hooks. 

    https://www.instagram.com/p/DPldHxsjbY2/?igsh=YW96dmxtNWd2Mmdv

    While rooted in Lagos, the production is shaped by collaborative efforts with South African beat-makers—bringing true cross-border flavor.

    Driven by summer vibes and cinematic textures, the track evolved during studio sessions featuring SA producers. Oluteo says, “This is a celebration of connection—Lagos energy infused with the rhythm of South Africa.”

    Born Ibukunoluwa Olutayo, DJ Oluteo is based in Lagos, but has built strong connections in South Africa’s emerging scene.

    Stream “Summer Speaker Test” by DJ Oluteo

    https://www.tiktok.com/@djoluteo

    Follow DJ Oluteo on Instagram, Facebook, Deezer, Bandcamp and X

  • Captain of the Culture: Don Julio Fuels BNXN’s Album Celebration

    Captain of the Culture: Don Julio Fuels BNXN’s Album Celebration

    Lagos was on fire this past weekend as Afrobeats star BNXN unveiled his long-awaited album, Captain. 

    The night was everything fans expected bold, energetic, and unapologetically cultural. From the music, the Don Julio drinks, to the electric crowd, the event was a showcase of confidence and celebration, setting the tone for what an Afrobeats album launch should feel like.

    At the center of the experience was Don Julio, the world’s leading luxury tequila, raising the bar for how milestones are celebrated in Nigeria’s music scene. Guests sipped on signature Don Julio cocktails curated to match the rhythm and pulse of the night smooth, stylish, and full of energy. Each toast amplified the spirit of BNXN’s “Captain” persona, making The Captain’s favourite tequila the perfect match for a night defined by achievement and cultural pride.

    The event brought together some of the biggest names in music and entertainment, all sharing in BNXN’s moment while experiencing Don Julio as more than just a drink it was the spirit that fueled the celebration.

    “BNXN has carved out his place as a true captain of Afrobeats, and nights like this deserve to be celebrated in bold style,” said Ifeoma Agu, Group Head of Culture, Influencers & Advocacy, Diageo South, West & Central Africa. “Don Julio is built on the same foundation of craftsmanship and confidence, which is why it belongs at the heart of moments like this.”

    With the BNXN Captain album launch, Don Julio showed once again why it’s becoming The Icon of Celebration present at the high points of culture, artistry, and success, and redefining how Africa toasts its brightest stars.

    About Don Julio

    Founded on the pursuit of perfection, Don Julio Tequila is the world’s most popular luxury tequila. The brand is committed to celebrating the intentional moments in life, honoring the legacy of its founder, Don Julio González, who began crafting the world’s first luxury tequila in 1942. Don Julio encourages consumers to drink responsibly.

    For more information, visit: https://www.donjulio.com/