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  • Yataro dedicates Afro House track “Ki Ba Ba” to his father

    Yataro dedicates Afro House track “Ki Ba Ba” to his father

    Yataro dedicates Afro House track “Ki Ba Ba” to his father

    Yataro has released “Ki Ba Ba,” an Afro House track dedicated to his father.

    The song combines a relaxed dance pulse with soulful vocals from Wagathoni. Its production is built around rhythmic grooves and a steady Afro House foundation, while the vocal performance adds another layer to the track.

    “Ki Ba Ba” is presented as a personal dedication to Yataro’s father, giving the song a more intimate context beyond its dance-oriented production.

    Yataro’s recent catalogue includes releases such as “You’re My Star,” “Mírame, Mírame,” “Ven y Ataca Taca” and “Eivissa Sun.”

    The track is now available on streaming platforms.

  • Mayoxe and Emmy Sho reunite on “My Gee”

    Mayoxe and Emmy Sho reunite on “My Gee”

    Mayoxe and Emmy Sho have released “My Gee,” bringing the two Nigerian artists together on a new collaboration.

    The track follows an earlier connection between the artists. Emmy Sho previously featured Mayoxe on “Hope,” released in 2024. Mayoxe’s catalogue also includes “Jah,” “Amazing,” “Flex Tonight,” “2SECS” and “Banuso,” while Emmy Sho has released projects including Hustle Hard EP, Genesis the EP and Struggle And Sound. 

    “My Gee” marks another collaboration between the pair, extending a musical relationship that began with “Hope.”

    The track is now available on streaming platforms.

  • Dray blends confessional rap and Afro-fusion on “stupidity”

    Dray blends confessional rap and Afro-fusion on “stupidity”

    DRAY has released “Stupidity,” the opening track and lead single from his debut EP, Reflection.

    The London-based artist, who is from Lagos, describes the sound as “Afro-Reflection,” combining confessional rap with Afro-fusion. The song examines the desire for validation, addiction, isolation within the diaspora and the experience of pursuing music without support from the people closest to you.

    At the centre of “Stupidity” is a question about seeking approval from people who may not understand or appreciate what you are doing: whether continuing to look for that validation is foolishness or a way of coping.

    The song is performed in English and Nigerian Pidgin and introduces the themes explored across Reflection.

    “Stupidity” is the first release from DRAY’s debut EP.

    The track is now available on streaming platforms.

  • Bizy Boy shares Afropop single “Face Card”

    Bizy Boy shares Afropop single “Face Card”

    Bizy Boy has released “Face Card,” a new Afropop single about the aftermath of a breakup and the possibility of reconciliation.

    The song centres on someone hoping for a second chance after a relationship has ended, with the narrator looking to correct mistakes that contributed to the breakup.

    Bizy Boy is an Afropop artist based in Hull, UK, with roots in Nigeria.

    “Face Card” is now available on streaming platforms.

  • Ayra Starr Marks “Starrgirl” With Purple Fireworks on Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge

    Ayra Starr Marks “Starrgirl” With Purple Fireworks on Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge

    Ayra Starr’s third studio album, “Starrgirl,” has been marked by a series of purple-themed visuals, including a fireworks display on Lagos’ Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge.

    The display follows earlier imagery shared by Ayra Starr as part of the album rollout, in which the purple gele associated with her new era was digitally placed on iconic landmarks. The Statue of Liberty was depicted wearing the gele, while another version was placed on the Hollywood Sign.

    The concept has also carried into Lagos, with the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge illuminated by purple fireworks following the album’s release.

    “Starrgirl” is a 16-track project featuring Wizkid, Rema, Zayn Malik, Leon Thomas, Danny Ocean, Theodora and Kwin. It includes the previously released tracks “Gimme Dat,” “Hot Body,” “Who’s Dat Girl” and “Tornado.”

    The purple imagery has become one of the defining visual elements of the album rollout, connecting the international landmarks with Ayra Starr’s home city of Lagos.