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Author: Chioma Ugo Nwachukwu

  • Konstantin & Hal releases new single “NEON TAO”

    Konstantin & Hal releases new single “NEON TAO”

    Konstantin & Hal has released “NEON TAO 霓虹之道,” an electronic track combining traditional Chinese musical influences with dubstep.

    The track explores the contrast between Chinese-inspired melodies and dubstep production, bringing the two styles together in a single arrangement. The release grew out of the artist’s long-standing interest in songwriting, which began during childhood but remained a hobby for around 30 years.

    Konstantin & Hal said the development of AI-assisted music tools helped make it possible to turn ideas into finished productions. “NEON TAO” is one of several musical concepts the artist had wanted to explore, including the combination of traditional Chinese music and electronic dance styles.

    The artist describes the track as a personal favourite and notes that his wife, who does not typically enjoy dubstep, also likes the song.

    “NEON TAO 霓虹之道” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Mirey Mualin releases new single “So I Hear (You Love Me)”

    Mirey Mualin releases new single “So I Hear (You Love Me)”

    Miami-based, Colombian-born singer-songwriter Mirey Mualin has released “So I Hear (You Love Me),” an Afrobeats-pop song about taking a chance on a potential relationship after hearing someone express their feelings.

    Released on September 25, 2026, the track combines a violin opening with a relaxed Afrobeats groove and Afro-house influences. At approximately 102 BPM, the arrangement gradually builds while maintaining a mellow rhythm.

    Mualin wrote the lyrics and describes the song as a moment of uncertainty that leads to a decision to explore a romantic connection. Her music spans Caribbean pop, retro soul, Afro-house and hip-hop.

    Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, Mualin is a bilingual artist based in Miami, where she also works in real estate. She uses artificial intelligence in her production process, which she describes as her “digital orchestra.”

    “So I Hear (You Love Me)” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Ayra Starr becomes first African artist to perform at NFL halftime show in London

    Ayra Starr becomes first African artist to perform at NFL halftime show in London

    Nigerian singer Ayra Starr made history as the first African artist to perform at the NFL halftime show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October 11, 2026.


    Her set included “Heaven Baby,” “Santa,” “Dangerous,” “Hot Body,” “Ms. Paper” and “Rush.” She performed “Santa” and “Dangerous” in one medley and “Hot Body” and “Ms. Paper” in another.


    The performance took place during the NFL London game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars.

  • WES-IX releases new single “Intouchable”

    WES-IX releases new single “Intouchable”

    WES-IX has released “Intouchable,” a French-language electronic track that combines deep-house influences with melodic elements and a steady dance rhythm.

    The production centres on groove and atmosphere, pairing French vocals with electronic instrumentation. The arrangement balances melodic passages with a driving rhythmic foundation.

    WES-IX is an independent artist whose catalogue spans electronic music, dance and contemporary crossover styles.

    “Intouchable” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Angélique Kidjo submits “Aye Kan” featuring Ayra Starr for 2027 Grammy consideration

    Angélique Kidjo submits “Aye Kan” featuring Ayra Starr for 2027 Grammy consideration

    Angélique Kidjo has submitted “Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back?)”, featuring Nigerian singer Ayra Starr, for consideration in the Best African Music Performance category at the 2027 Grammy Awards.

    The song appears on Kidjo’s album “HOPE!!”, released in April 2026. It explores the importance of communication and understanding, with Ayra Starr contributing vocals to the track.

    Kidjo has also submitted “HOPE!!” for Album of the Year and Best Global Music Album consideration. Her song “BANDO” is listed for consideration in Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Global Music Performance and Best Music Video.

    Kidjo has won five Grammy Awards and received 16 nominations throughout her career, according to the Recording Academy. Her wins include Best Global Music Album for “Mother Nature” at the 2022 ceremony.

    Ayra Starr has received two Grammy nominations to date, both in the Best African Music Performance category: “Rush” in 2024 and “Gimme Dat”, her collaboration with Wizkid, in 2026. She has yet to win a Grammy.

    Submissions are entries put forward for consideration and do not guarantee a nomination. The Recording Academy has not yet announced the final nominees for the 2027 awards.

  • Babcock University to name new music complex after Davido

    Babcock University to name new music complex after Davido

    Babcock University is set to launch the David Adeleke School of Music and Performing Arts Complex, named after Nigerian singer Davido, with completion scheduled for 2028.

    Davido shared an image of the proposed building on his Instagram Story. The singer graduated from Babcock University in 2015, where he studied music.

    The complex will house the university’s music and performing arts department.

  • Wey Simba explores percussion-led sound on “Djembe Haus 9”

    Wey Simba explores percussion-led sound on “Djembe Haus 9”

    American percussionist and recording artist Wey Simba continues his Djembe Haus series with “Djembe Haus 9,” a project built around the djembe as the central voice in the music rather than a supporting instrument.

    The sound combines African-rooted rhythms with electronic production, house and hip-hop influences. The percussion drives the arrangements, with the djembe providing the rhythmic foundation for experimentation across contemporary genres.

    Simba began playing drums at age nine and has worked as a percussionist and instructor, alongside repairing and building drums. He is the founder of Haus of Percussion and its entertainment subsidiary, Haus of Percussion Entertainment, through which he develops his recording projects.

    His work also includes Drums Power Unity (DPU), a community initiative that introduces participants to drum construction, craftsmanship, history and musical techniques. These activities reflect his broader focus on percussion as both a musical practice and a means of bringing people together.

    “Djembe Haus 9” continues Simba’s exploration of how traditional drumming can be incorporated into contemporary music while retaining the djembe’s distinctive rhythmic character.

    The project is available on streaming platforms.

  • House of Madodo releases new single “Agboyu Busstop”

    House of Madodo releases new single “Agboyu Busstop”

    Belgium-based band House of Madodo has released “Agboyu Busstop,” a groove-driven track inspired by the rhythms and everyday atmosphere of Nigeria.

    The song combines live instrumentation with Afrobeat influences and funk, built around an organic sound that places rhythm and movement at the centre of the arrangement.

    House of Madodo draws on musical influences from Nigeria and West Africa, which inform the band’s sound on “Agboyu Busstop.”

    The song is available on streaming platforms.

  • NyaC releases new single “Tempted” featuring D.XZE

    NyaC releases new single “Tempted” featuring D.XZE

    Burundian artist NyaC has released “Tempted,” an AfroSoul and Afro-R&B track featuring D.XZE. The song explores the tension between attraction and commitment, focusing on a relationship that motivates someone to reconsider their previous behaviour.

    NyaC describes the song as being about meeting someone who inspires you to become a better version of yourself. Its lyrics address the experience of feeling tempted while choosing to remain committed to a partner, presenting self-control as part of maintaining a relationship.

    D.XZE contributes to the track alongside NyaC’s melodic delivery. The production draws on Afro-inspired rhythms and smooth melodies, reflecting NyaC’s approach to Afro-fusion, Bongo Flava and Afro-R&B.

    Originally from Burundi and of Congolese origin, NyaC is based in Manchester, UK. His music explores love, resilience and human connection. He released his debut EP, “Once Again,” in 2022.

    “Tempted” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Olumayor releases new single “Love Therapy”

    Olumayor released “Love Therapy,” an Afrobeats single, on March 17, 2026. The song explores love, emotional connection and the role of relationships in how people express their feelings.

    Built around a melodic arrangement and a steady rhythm, the track takes a romantic approach to contemporary Afrobeats, with its production supporting the song’s focus on intimacy and connection.

    “Love Therapy” is available on streaming platforms.