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  • Mairose explores self-worth on upbeat single “IDWS”

    Mairose explores self-worth on upbeat single “IDWS”

    Manchester singer-songwriter Mairose has released “IDWS”, an upbeat pop-dance track centred on self-worth and pursuing personal ambitions.

    Released on August 14, the song follows Mairose’s debut EP, My Next Chapter, which arrived in 2025 alongside the singles “Sunshine” and “Treat Your Woman Like a Queen”.

    In May 2026, Mairose made her debut live performance at Manchester’s Band on the Wall, where she performed “Sunshine”, her Afrobeats-influenced single.

    “IDWS” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Boyloh leans into romance on “Two People”

    Boyloh leans into romance on “Two People”

    Lagos-based artist Boyloh has released “Two People”, a mid-tempo Afrobeats track centred on attraction, intimacy and appreciation of feminine beauty.

    Released on August 14, the song is built around a recurring saxophone melody and a percussion-led groove. Boyloh’s vocals carry the romantic lyrics, while the chorus relies on repetition to reinforce the song’s central theme of two people sharing an intimate moment.

    “Two People” is the lead single from Boyloh’s upcoming EP. The track sits within a familiar Afrobeats love-song framework, combining melodic vocals with a steady rhythmic arrangement and saxophone-led instrumentation.

    Boyloh releases music through Belflex Empire.

    “Two People” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Alex Alidor blends Gwo Ka and Afro-Reggae on “AH-RONE”

    Alex Alidor blends Gwo Ka and Afro-Reggae on “AH-RONE”

    Guadeloupe-based singer-songwriter Alex Alidor has released “AH-RONE”, a track that brings elements of traditional Gwo Ka together with Afro-Reggae and electronic production.

    The song draws on the rhythmic foundation of Gwo Ka, the traditional music of Guadeloupe, alongside deep bass, shakers and an Afro-Reggae-influenced groove. The production places the acoustic character of Ka percussion against a more contemporary electronic framework.

    Alidor’s broader musical approach also incorporates Reggae, slow-tempo arrangements and Bolero, reflecting the influence of both Caribbean traditions and African-rooted sounds.

    “AH-RONE” is part of Alidor’s independently released catalogue. The Guadeloupean artist has maintained an independent approach to his music and is also working on a debut book exploring themes including love, resilience and personal experience.

    The track was released as part of Alidor’s ongoing work across Afro-Caribbean sounds.

    “AH-RONE” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Uwaky Lay releases “I’m Okay”

    Nigerian singer and songwriter Uwaky Lay has released “I’m Okay”, a track centred on the tension between outward composure and more complicated emotions.

    Released through Savage Industry on July 25, 2026, the song takes an Afrobeat-rooted approach, with a melodic vocal delivery and lyrics focused on love, heartbreak, personal experiences and resilience.

    The title reflects the song’s central idea: the phrase “I’m okay” can carry different meanings depending on what sits beneath it. Rather than presenting resilience as a straightforward resolution, the track approaches it through the language of everyday emotion.

    “I’m Okay” follows Uwaky Lay’s broader focus on relationship and life experiences, drawing on contemporary African pop while keeping the songwriting centred on personal stories.

    “I’m Okay” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Twicy revisits COVID-era message of hope with new video

    Twicy revisits COVID-era message of hope with new video

    Ghanaian singer Twicy has released a new video for “Hope,” a song he originally made during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Released in 2020, “Hope” was created as an encouraging record during a period when the pandemic had disrupted everyday life around the world. Twicy described the song as something positive for listeners during the uncertainty of that period.

    The new video gives the song another visual release, several years after its original connection to the pandemic.

    Twicy, born Ernest Bright Acquah, is from Agona Swedru in Ghana’s Central Region. He has released songs including “Lotto”, “Live It Up”, “Monalisa” and “All Over Me”, and released his debut album Far Away in 2023. His career has also included two wins at the 2024 Central Music Awards, where he was named Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year.

    “Hope” is out now with its accompanying video.