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Author: Chioma Ugo Nwachukwu

  • MENTAVIBE blends Afro-Pop and Afro-House on “SALALA”

    MENTAVIBE blends Afro-Pop and Afro-House on “SALALA”

    MENTAVIBE blends Afro-Pop and Afro-House on “SALALA”

    Independent music project MENTAVIBE has released “SALALA”, a track combining Afro-Pop, Afro-House and electronic dance music.

    Produced and written by Juergen Joe Bauer, the song is built around percussion-led rhythms, electronic production and Swahili vocal hooks. Its arrangement combines melodic elements with a steady dance-oriented groove.

    “SALALA” is part of MENTAVIBE’s broader approach of combining African-inspired rhythms and Swahili lyrics with contemporary electronic production.

    The project is created and produced independently by Bauer.

    “SALALA” is available on streaming platforms.

  • DJ Nashi releases “So High With You”

    DJ Nashi releases “So High With You”

    UK-based artist DJ Nashi has released “So High With You”, a new track that draws from Afrobeat, Afro R&B, hip-hop and Afro-fusion.

    Nashi, who is also associated with the creative label CLICKWAV, incorporates African rhythms and contemporary R&B and hip-hop influences into his music.

    The release follows his previous single “Don’t Leave”, which was described as an Afro-fusion record centred on a relationship under strain.

    “So High With You” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Julian Deelo reflects on ambition and perseverance on “Goals”

    Julian Deelo reflects on ambition and perseverance on “Goals”

    Nigerian artist Julian Deelo has released “Goals”, an Afrobeats and Afro-fusion track about ambition, perseverance and the challenges of pursuing a dream.

    The song explores the uncertainty that can come with chasing personal goals, touching on pressure, sacrifice and the fear of failure. Deelo frames success as an ongoing process rather than a guaranteed outcome, with consistency and faith recurring throughout the song.

    “Goals” combines an Afrobeats foundation with personal storytelling. In the lyrics, Deelo uses football imagery to describe continuing to pursue his ambitions despite setbacks, including the line, “Only one ball, too many goals.”

    The song forms part of Deelo’s work as an independent artist, with his music drawing from personal experiences and the difficulties of building a career independently.

    “Goals” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Gentlebaba teams up with Dice on “GO LOCO!”

    Gentlebaba teams up with Dice on “GO LOCO!”


    Gentlebaba has released “GO LOCO!”, an Afrobeats track featuring Dice that takes a party-oriented approach to its production.

    The song is built around an energetic rhythmic foundation and a club-focused sound, with Gentlebaba and Dice delivering the vocals across the track.

    “GO LOCO!” sits within the party and nightlife side of contemporary Afrobeats, with its arrangement centred on rhythm and energy rather than a narrative-driven concept.

    “GO LOCO!” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Gvybez reflects on struggle and perseverance on “Survive”

    Gvybez reflects on struggle and perseverance on “Survive”


    Gvybez has released “Survive”, an Afrobeats-inspired track centred on struggle, uncertainty and the decision to keep moving forward.

    The song addresses setbacks, pressure and disappointment through a melodic vocal delivery and an Afrobeat-rooted production. Its lyrics focus on the realities of navigating difficult periods while continuing to pursue a better future.

    “Survive” draws from everyday experiences of hardship and perseverance, with Gvybez approaching the subject through a straightforward narrative rather than a specific storyline.

    The track adds to Gvybez’s catalogue of Afrobeats-influenced releases, following his recent single “Slow Down”, which explored attraction and taking a relationship at an unhurried pace.

    “Survive” is available on streaming platforms.