Auranova Studios announces the arrival of Munivar, a mysterious new figure whose presence is felt more than explained.
Munivar and Grammy winner Daramola collaborated on “Healing”
The journey begins with “Healing”, the debut single featuring Grammy Award-winning singer and lyricist Daramola, fresh off his 2025 win for Best Reggae Album in recognition of his contributions to the Bob Marley: One Love album.
“Healing” blends Afro House rhythms with Indian instrumentation.
Best Reggae Album Grammy Winner Daramola
“We are glad Munivar has arrived, this arrival took about a year and there is a lot more in the works” said Kasturi Rangan, co-founder of Auranova Studios.
“This song has so many layers. It showcases what a truly international track can be, featuring percussion and oud from India, production in the U.S., and a global team that brought it to life,” added Carlos Marcelo Cuevas.
Cape Verdean singer Josslyn has released her latest single, “Baby Mama” — an intense, melodic kizomba track about a woman choosing peace, self-love, and freedom.
The song arrives with a visualizer filmed in São Vicente, Cape Verde, directed by the Kriol Box collective and produced by Débora Melício.
“Nka kre ser bo baby mama” (“I don’t want to be your baby mama”) is not an attack — it’s a choice. It’s a declaration from someone who refuses to remain in a space that no longer reflects who she is.
“I wrote this song at a time when I needed to remind myself that I deserve better. That we, as women, deserve better. That we have the right to say no, to walk away, to start again. This song is about that — knowing our worth and choosing what’s good for us,” says Josslyn.
Josslyn is also set to make her film debut in the Angolan movie “Maldito Amor”, the country’s first horror feature film. She stars alongside acclaimed actor Sílvio Nascimento.
South African DJ Dubby G returns to the spotlight with “Caught Between Two Hearts (Club Mix)” a vibrant, high-energy pop dance track that blends emotional tension with dancefloor heat.
The new remix reimagines the original version with pulsing beats, electrifying synths, and an irresistible tempo that pulls listeners straight into the heart of the club.
This club mix tells the emotional story of a woman caught between passion and reason, layered over infectious rhythms that echo the spirit of Ibiza nights and big-room festival energy. It’s love, drama, and rhythm-amplified.
“This mix is for the dancefloor lovers-the ones who heal through music, sweat, and late-night confessions,” says DJ Dubby G.
Listen to “Caught Between Two Hearts (Club Mix)” by DJ Dubby G
This stirring anthem confronts the devastating impact of gun violence on urban centers and marginalized neighborhoods worldwide.
The song vividly portrays the tragic loss of young Black lives in places such as Jamaica, New York City, Haiti, Trinidad, and Soweto—where gunshots have claimed lives and left communities shattered.
“Cease Fire” not only calls for an end to violence but also highlights the heart-wrenching consequences of such bloodshed. With lines like,
“Mothers are crying,
Sons and fathers gone,
Children left to carry on,”
the track paints a poignant picture of the human toll of gun violence, urging listeners to come together and break this destructive cycle.
In an impassioned message, Minna LaFortune explains her inspiration:
“I wrote ‘Cease Fire’ because I am deeply saddened by the relentless cycle of gun violence affecting young Black men and boys across the globe. Too many of our youth are losing their lives in their teens and twenties, caught in a cycle where death and violence seem inevitable. This song is a rallying cry for us to stand together, choose peace, and reshape our destiny by educating and inspiring one another.”
The track’s fusion of reggae with elements of hip-hop and dancehall underscores its dynamic energy and universal appeal. “Cease Fire” is not only a call to lay down arms and stop the killing—it is also an invitation to rebuild communities with love, education, and resilience.
Inspired by his mother, a musician who introduced him to her own sound as a child and his sister who taught him how to write, Louis Morgan’s music is boasts hip-hop, electronic, experimental, spiritual and acid jazz influences.
Romanian producer and DJ duo, Enaque and Nujord have shared their new single “Shayo Dey” a vibrant fusion of Afrobeat and Amapiano, crafted to bring the heat of Lagos nightlife to global ears.
The song is featured on their debut album Lagos Vibes Only.
With infectious log drums, uplifting melodies, and catchy English/Pidgin vocals, this track captures the energy of celebration, rhythm, and the universal language of good vibes.
While “Ghost” a duet with Heinz Holzinger, is about a “disoriented human soul that searches emotions that are quite literally, being laid to rest
“Blood Syntax” is described as “high-voltage exploration of technology, artificial intelligence and the psychological fallout of a world in constant acceleration.”
The two tracks mark Valerian’s second release of the year after “Cryptic Waves” released in May.
Born Elizabeth Iheanacho, Lizzie draws her influences from heavyweights like Adele, Beyoncé, and Brandy, her sound blends rich lyrics, emotional depth, and creative harmonies.
Her musical journey began in church at the age of five. Inspired by early choir rehearsals with her mother and bonding over music with her brother, Lizzie discovered her voice in secondary school and never looked back.
She stepped into the professional scene in 2022 with the Loud Urban Choir and has since worked as a background vocalist for industry heavyweights like Ckay Davido, Zlatan, Joeboy, Kizz Daniel, Cobhams Asuquo, Efe Macroc, Mr Soul and others.
After years behind the scenes, Lizzie steps fully into her own light with her debut single “Spell on Me”, a heartfelt track that captures the magic and vulnerability of falling in love. Blending smooth R&B, soul & Afrobeats.
With songs like Lotto and Live it Up, Ghanaian artist Twicy is making a name for himself in the Afrobeats scene.
I recently caught up with him over Zoom shortly after his return from an Easter vacation to the Sao Tome and Principe, part of his prize for winning Artist of the Year at the 2024 Central Music Awards.
Born Ernest Bright Acquah in Agona Swedru located in the central region of Ghana, Twicy’s knew early on that he wanted to sing and perform around the world, largely influenced by his father who regularly played records by Fela Anikulakpo-Kuti and Bob Marley among others.
“Those songs shaped me, I would always imagine what it would be like to have people all over the world singing my songs,” he recalls.
After graduating from the Edinam an High School 2013, he was determined to pursue his dream full, recording early mixtapes and covers in studios around his hometown. “It was an exciting but challenging time, going from one studio to the other and trying to get money for the studio sessions,” Twicy says.
In 2016 he won first place in a Song Remix Competition organized by The Media Blast PR and Dailey’s Entertainment which earned him a record deal with Dailey’s Entertainment.
“I’m grateful to Big Moe and Dailey’s Entertainment. They really changed my life”
His win at the 2024 Central Music Awards capped up an eventful year which saw him embark on a media tour in Nigeria when I first met him. We connected early that year after his manager Moses Dailey hired me to join Twicy’s media and communications team.
“2024 was a busy but exciting year for me. I went to Nigeria and the UK for the first time in my life,” he says.
While in he Lagos, I took Twicy to the New Afrika Shrine and Ojuelgeba, Wizkid’s former hood which also inspired one of the biggest Afrobeats songs of the same name.
“I love Lagos and it was an honour to visit Fela’s shrine,” he tells me. “And Wizkid has always been such an inspiration to me so it was so inspiring to see his old hood. It felt good to be experience such iconic places in Afrobeats history.”
“One of my favourite things about Lagos was the food, especially the steaming bowl of cat fish pepper soup we had at the Afrika Shrine”
He tells me that he thought was actual cat meat pepper soup when he heard me making the order.
It reminded me of an old joke by comedian Basketmouth about a Nigerian who orders cat fish in a Ghanaian restaurant but is surprised when the waiter brings him a bowl of normal fish cut in into tiny pieces. So of course he was confused and wanted to know why to which the waiter in his Ghanaian accent replied that the fish had been “cut”
“I love the energy of Lagos, it’s similar to Accra in some ways. Something is always happening. “I loved the vibe at Obi’s House and the yellow Danfo buses. We have them in Ghana too. We call them Trotro,” he says.
“I also think about the CMS Church. It’s so beautiful and I plan to to shoot the video for my forthcoming single “All Over Me”
“It’s a beautiful song. I can’t wait to share it with my fans and that would be the perfect place to shoot the video”
“I love Lagos and I’m grateful for all the friends I made there, my friends in the media, Amos Ikwuje and Latino Perrico.
As we close, I ask Twicy about his dream collaborations and he lists Olamide, Ayra Starr, Crayon, Mqgixx and Shallipoppi who’s song “Laho” is currently doing ‘madness’ in Ghana.
Rising electronic music DJ TheProfessR and singer Shivani have collaborated on a new single “Runnin’ High” inspired by their shared South Asian heritage.
On the track, TheProfessR and Shivani who are both from the UK, weave vibrant Indian-inspired sounds with lyrics that speak to anyone yearning for a moment once shared with someone they’ve lost.
“Runnin’ High” blends tradition and adrenaline in a way that’s bold, joyful, and unforgettable.
Listen to “Runnin’ High” by TheProfessR and Shivani
