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  • Temidayo Balogun and AKÉDE release new album “Afrolution”

    Temidayo Balogun and AKÉDE release new album “Afrolution”

    Temidayo Balogun and AKÉDE released their album “Afrolution” on July 3, 2026, through BTmA Records. The project explores African political thought, Pan-Africanism and the relationship between African musical traditions and jazz.

    The album’s title is derived from “Afro-centric Solution,” a concept centred on addressing Africa’s challenges through ideas and approaches rooted in African perspectives and experiences. Its themes include self-determination, collective responsibility and the legacy of colonialism, drawing on the Pan-African ideas of Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah.

    Across the project, the music incorporates African traditions, jazz and political commentary. “Ori I: Concept of Democracy” draws on Yoruba cosmology and the concept of Ori, which refers to an individual’s inner essence or destiny. Its companion piece, “Ori II,” continues the exploration of personal agency and the role of individual conviction in social change.

    “Òṣùṣù Ọwọ̀,” which translates to a bound broom, uses Yoruba percussion instruments including dùndún, omele, agogo and sekere. The composition draws on Yoruba rhythmic structures and language to explore unity and collective strength.

    Other tracks address African political history and activism. “African Revolution” incorporates a musical motif derived from elements of South Africa’s national anthem, while “ttowgfuth – Jan 17th 1961” references Patrice Lumumba, the Congolese independence leader assassinated on January 17, 1961. “Struggle Continues” commemorates the 2020 #EndSARS protests and connects the movement to the album’s wider themes of political change and African self-determination.

    “Afrolution” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Joyceamara releases new single “Omo, I Don Blow”

    Joyceamara releases new single “Omo, I Don Blow”

    Independent artist Joyceamara released “Omo, I Don Blow” on October 2, 2026. The Afrobeats and Afropop track explores gratitude, personal progress and the experience of achieving something once hoped for.

    The song centres on a breakthrough after a period of effort and prayer. Its lyrics include the lines, “My enemies dey wonder, ‘Wetin happen?’ / I tell dem, ‘Na God, no be connection,’” framing the artist’s success as a result of faith rather than personal connections.

    Released through Joyceamara Music, the track combines rhythmic Afrobeats production with melodic vocals. Joyceamara’s music draws on Afrobeats, Afropop, Afro-fusion and R&B, with themes including ambition, love and resilience.

    “Omo I Don Blow” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Samamii releases new single “Closer”

    Samamii releases new single “Closer”

    Emerging artist Samamii released “Closer” on August 21, 2026. The Afrobeats and R&B-influenced track explores the desire to be near someone you love, regardless of distance.

    Running for two minutes and 25 seconds, the song combines melodic vocals with an Afrobeats groove. Its lyrics focus on attraction, chemistry and wanting to move closer to someone.

    Samamii also launched a creator challenge around the release, inviting dancers, actors, comedians and other creators to interpret the song through their own content.

    “Closer” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Ghanaian artist HomeSenseMatty releases new song “Brayɛnsa”

    Ghanaian artist HomeSenseMatty releases new song “Brayɛnsa”

    Ghanaian artist HomeSenseMatty has released a new song, “Brayɛnsa.”

    The release follows his previous songs, “Hamme Vibe,” “Sa (Dance)” and “How Are You.”

    The song 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.

  • 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 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.

  • EYAA releases new single “Luku Luku” about scrolling past headlines without context

    EYAA releases new single “Luku Luku” about scrolling past headlines without context

    French-Ghanaian trio EYAA has released “Luku Luku,” an Afro-electro track about the habit of scrolling through news and viral content without stopping to consider what lies behind it.

    Sung in Twi, Pidgin and English, the song uses the repeated hook “Stukuluku luku luku” to mimic the motion of scrolling on a phone. Its lyrics contrast a street scene consumed as viral content with the political history and colonial exploitation that can be overlooked when events are reduced to social media clips.

    The track combines highlife rhythms and Afrobeat influences with electronic production built around 808s, live drums, bass and synthesizers. The trio’s lineup consists of vocalist Kyekyeku, drummer Fred Faure and Kevin Bucquet, who handles bass, synthesizers and electronic instruments.

    “Luku Luku” is the first in a planned series of five singles leading up to EYAA’s debut EP. The group released the track on October 2, 2026, the same night it shared a bill with BCUC at Atabal in Biarritz, France.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.