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  • El Drez taps Masterkraft for new single “We Outside” featuring Lavien and Jassmine

    El Drez taps Masterkraft for new single “We Outside” featuring Lavien and Jassmine

    Liberian artist El Drez has released “We Outside”, a new single featuring Lavien and Jassmine, with Nigerian producer Masterkraft handling production.

    Released on August 16, the track is described as an Afrobeat record that brings together artists from Liberia and Nigeria. Masterkraft’s production places the collaboration within the wider West African pop sound, while El Drez, Lavien and Jassmine share the vocal duties.

    “We Outside” follows several releases from El Drez over the past three years, including “Hosanna”, which was produced by KrizBeats Worldwide Wav.

    The collaboration with Masterkraft adds a Nigerian production presence to the Liberian artist’s catalogue, continuing El Drez’s work across West African music.

    El Drez is based in Liberia and releases music through Relumae Records.

    “We Outside” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Tasty Money Taker releases new single “More”

    Tasty Money Taker releases new single “More”

    Nigerian rapper Tasty Money Taker has released “More”, a new hip-hop track drawing on his experiences from Delta State.

    The artist, from Abraka and raised around Obiaruku and Warri, uses the track to present his rap style through a high-energy production and lyric-focused delivery.

    “More” reflects Tasty Money Taker’s connection to the Delta State communities that shaped his background, with storytelling forming part of the song’s approach.

    The release adds to the rapper’s independent work while continuing his focus on hip-hop and rap.

    “More” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Cally CEO combines Afrobeats, Amapiano and rap on “No Limit”

    Cally CEO combines Afrobeats, Amapiano and rap on “No Limit”

    Abuja artist Cally CEO has released “No Limit”, a track combining elements of R&B, Afrobeats, Amapiano, pop and rap around themes of faith, ambition and perseverance.

    The song pairs rap-led vocals with a message about continuing to pursue personal goals despite setbacks, doubt and opposition. Faith is also central to the writing, with the line “They told me I couldn’t. But God said I could” summarising the track’s perspective on overcoming external expectations.

    “No Limit” draws from several contemporary styles rather than staying within a single genre, moving between its hip-hop foundation and African pop influences.

    Cally CEO was born and raised in Abuja, Nigeria. His music focuses on themes including faith, personal growth, ambition and resilience.

    “No Limit” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Gidixol examines unresolved social issues on “Case Closed”

    Gidixol examines unresolved social issues on “Case Closed”

    Lagos-based Afro-Fusion artist Gidixol has released “Case Closed”, the second track from his debut double single with “Sativa”, shifting his focus from relationship dynamics to social issues affecting everyday people.

    Released on August 28 via EL-GENG MUSIC, “Case Closed” addresses injustice, economic hardship and unanswered questions, questioning the idea that difficult problems become resolved simply because they have been declared “closed.”

    The song takes an everyday Nigerian perspective, with Gidixol using conversational storytelling to examine the consequences of leaving social problems unresolved. Its subject matter also touches on accountability and the responsibilities of individuals and communities when faced with issues that continue to affect them.

    “Case Closed” forms the more reflective half of Gidixol’s debut double single. While “Sativa” approaches relationships through humour and rhythm, the new track turns toward broader social realities.

    The release continues Gidixol’s use of Afrobeats, Amapiano and Afro Soul influences within an Afro-Fusion framework, with storytelling serving as a central part of both tracks.

    “Case Closed” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Gidixol explores relationship questions on “Sativa”

    Gidixol explores relationship questions on “Sativa”

    Lagos-based artist Gidixol has released “Sativa”, one half of his debut double single, “Sativa & Case Closed”.

    The Afro-Fusion track combines elements of Amapiano, Afrobeats and Afro Soul with conversational songwriting centred on a familiar relationship question: whether someone you’re interested in is already involved with someone else.

    Rather than approaching the situation through confrontation, Gidixol uses humour and everyday African storytelling to explore the uncertainty around pursuing someone whose relationship status is unclear. The song’s rhythmic production gives the subject a lighter setting while its lyrics deal with awareness, honesty and personal choices.

    “Sativa” is paired with “Case Closed”, a more reflective track addressing issues including economic hardship, unresolved problems and accountability from an everyday Nigerian perspective.

    Together, the two songs introduce Gidixol’s approach to Afro-Fusion, which draws on African pop rhythms and contemporary production while focusing on relationships and everyday experiences.

    “Sativa” is available on streaming platforms.

  • 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.