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  • Davido, Fally Ipupa and Rema to headline Afro Nation Portugal 2027

    Davido, Fally Ipupa and Rema to headline Afro Nation Portugal 2027

    Davido, Fally Ipupa and Rema have been announced as headliners for Afro Nation Portugal 2027, scheduled for June 9–11 at Praia da Rocha in Portimão, Portugal.

    The lineup also includes Omah Lay, Shenseea, Odeal, Valiant, Victony, Bamby, Miimii KDS and South Gidi Experience on the Lit stage. GIMS has also been announced as a special guest.

    The Piano People stage will feature Kabza De Small, TxC, Dlala Thukzin, 031 Choppa, 2woBunnies, Young Stunna, Zee Nxumalo and others. The Afrotronic stage lineup includes Caiiro, Djeff, Jamiie, Aniko and JNR SA.

    The 2027 edition will take place earlier than the festival’s usual July dates. Afro Nation has confirmed that the three-day event will return to Praia da Rocha, with tickets already on sale.

  • Jazah releases new single “Sundress” featuring Reid Mitch

    Jazah releases new single “Sundress” featuring Reid Mitch

    Jazah has released a new single, “Sundress,” featuring Reid Mitch.

    The track sits between Afro House and dance music, combining a melodic electronic arrangement with soulful vocals and a relaxed feel.

    “Sundress” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Le U and Akim Beats enlist Amaeya, Juno, others for “Breakout Tape”

    Le U and Akim Beats enlist Amaeya, Juno, others for “Breakout Tape”

    French artist Le U and producer Akim Beats have released Breakout Tape, a six-track project featuring collaborations with six African artists, including Nigerian artists Amaeya and Juno.

    Le U handled the project’s artistic direction and features on each track, while Akim Beats produced, recorded, mixed and mastered the six songs. The project brings together artists from different parts of Africa, including the Maghreb, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria.

    “Pour Juice” features Juno, while Amaeya appears on “Will You.” The two Nigerian artists are among the six featured across the project, creating a France–Nigeria connection within the wider African collaboration.

    Breakout Tape follows Le U’s previous projects O.M.N and O.M.N PT. The creators intend for the series to continue with a second volume focused on artists from the United States, planned for 2027.

    Akim Beats, who has a background in R&B, said his interest in Afro-influenced music developed during the 2010s, particularly through its instrumentation, chord progressions and melodic vocal writing. His role on Breakout Tape covers the production and technical work across the project.

    available on streaming platforms.

    Breakout Tape is available on streaming platforms.

  • ENRYA releases debut single “J’suis indécise”

    ENRYA releases debut single “J’suis indécise”

    ENRYA, a virtual music project created by Cyrille Burlet, has released her debut single, “J’suis indécise.”

    The track combines Soul and R&B with Zouk and Afro-Caribbean influences. Its lyrics explore uncertainty within a relationship, focusing on attraction, desire and hesitation.

    ENRYA is presented as a virtual artist, with Burlet directing the project. He wrote the song’s lyrics, while artificial intelligence is incorporated into its production and vocal performance.

    “J’suis indécise” is the first release from the project, which combines human songwriting with generative technology as part of its musical and visual development.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.

  • Samarky releases new single “Wazi Wazi”

    Samarky releases new single “Wazi Wazi”

    Samarky has released a new Afro House single, “Wazi Wazi.”

    The track explores friendship, memories and the way music can bring people back to shared moments. Its production combines an Afro House rhythm with a warm, melodic feel.

    “Wazi Wazi” is available on streaming platforms.




  • Adextina releases new single “Banana Peel”

    Adextina releases new single “Banana Peel”

    Independent Afro-Wave artist Adextina has released a new single, “Banana Peel.”

    The track sits between Afro-Wave, Afrobeats and Afropop, with an energetic rhythm and melodic production.

    “Banana Peel” is Adextina’s latest release.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.

  • Smuuv releases new single “Casper (Friendly Ghost)”

    Smuuv releases new single “Casper (Friendly Ghost)”

    Nigerian artist Smuuv has released “Casper (Friendly Ghost),” a 2-minute, 32-second track from his four-song project SOJO.

    The release also includes “No Drama,” “SMV” and “Mama (Demo),” with “Casper (Friendly Ghost)” opening the tracklist.

    Smuuv is a Benin City-based Afrosounds artist whose previous releases include “Face My Fear,” “FURTHER I GO,” “Rockstar” and “SMV.”

    “Casper (Friendly Ghost)” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Miklex releases “Og” from five-track EP “SECOND SON”

    Miklex releases “Og” from five-track EP “SECOND SON”

    Nigerian artist Miklex has released “Og,” the closing track from his five-track EP “SECOND SON.”

    Released on January 22, 2026, “SECOND SON” features “Trouble,” “Ego,” “Fire,” “Solid” and “Og,” which runs for 3 minutes and 39 seconds.

    “Og” is the fifth and final track on the project, following “Solid.”

    “Og” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Wrecobah releases new single “Black Sheep”

    Wrecobah releases new single “Black Sheep”

    Nigerian artist Wrecobah has released a new single, “Black Sheep.”

    His catalogue includes collaborations with Phyno and Flavour, including “Mr Successful” with Phyno and “Turn Me On” with Flavour. He has also released the EP “This Na Coco,” alongside several singles.

    Wrecobah, whose recorded work spans Afrobeats and other contemporary African sounds, has also appeared on releases with artists including Tico, Akuvi and Love Jimo. His earlier catalogue includes collaborations with Phyno and Flavour.

    “Black Sheep” is Wrecobah’s latest release, following “Excellency,” which was released in 2025.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.

  • Abrantie Simms and Ess Thee Legend release new EP “Finding My Rhythm EP 1”

    Abrantie Simms and Ess Thee Legend release new EP “Finding My Rhythm EP 1”

    Abrantie Simms and Ess Thee Legend have released “Finding My Rhythm EP 1,” a four-track project that draws from Highlife while incorporating contemporary Afrobeats, Soul, Afropop, Dancehall and Hip-Hop influences.

    The EP opens with “Adwuma Wura,” a song centred on ambition and purpose, before moving into the more personal “Kanea,” which touches on friendship, love and relationships. “Way You Move,” featuring $pacely, brings a more contemporary feel, while “Testing Me (So Electric)” closes the project with a blend of soulful and genre-crossing elements.

    The project brings together Abrantie’s Ghanaian musical perspective and Ess Thee Legend’s soulful vocal style across the four tracks. Rie Osei and Marince Omario also appear on the EP, alongside $pacely.

    Rather than recreating an older Highlife sound, “Finding My Rhythm EP 1” places elements associated with the genre—including melody, storytelling and collaborative musicianship—within a contemporary setting.

    “Finding My Rhythm EP 1” is available on streaming platforms.