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.
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.
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 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.
Omar Jatta explores cultural identity, pride and freedom of expression on his new Afro House single “Alingandong.” The track calls on listeners to embrace where they come from while bringing together elements of Jatta’s Gambian and Senegalese roots with his experiences growing up in Germany and France.
Driven by an Afro House rhythm, “Alingandong” combines singing and rapping with a recurring “Alingandong! Let’s dance” refrain. The song reflects Jatta’s wider approach to music, which connects different roots, languages and lived experiences.
Jatta was born in Versailles and is part of the African diaspora, with his background spanning Gambia, Senegal, Germany and France. Since 2024, he has performed with his live band Where I’m From, a group of friends and artists whose work explores culture, home and different perspectives on belonging.
His recent career includes being named TuneCore’s Artist of the Year in 2023 and performing at Summerjam’s Greenstage in 2024 and 2025. In 2026, he received funding from Initiative Musik. He has also performed at Cosmo Festival and the Over-the-Border Festival in Bonn, alongside releases across two EPs.
On “Alingandong,” Jatta says: “My roots are also reflected in the sounds and languages I use once again. I am not a freedom fighter, but I am someone who has something to say. Our people should learn again to be proud of where they come from.”
“Alingandong” is the latest release ahead of Jatta’s forthcoming album, due October 2, 2026.
The song is available on streaming platforms.