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    Ghanaian singer Twicy has released a new video for “Hope,” a song he originally made during the COVID-19 pandemic.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

  • ALEXATOR introduces electronic project with “Genesis”

    ALEXATOR introduces electronic project with “Genesis”

    ALEXATOR has released “Genesis”, the first track from a new electronic music project that will unfold across multiple releases.

    The track combines electronic production with electric guitar, drawing from trance, progressive electronic music and electronic rock.

    According to ALEXATOR, the project is structured as a continuous story, with each release forming part of the larger sequence. “Genesis” serves as the starting point of that story.

    The track’s production brings together melodic electronic elements, guitar instrumentation and cinematic touches.

    “Genesis” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Pater Kush takes a romantic trip to Paris on “In Paris”

    Pater Kush takes a romantic trip to Paris on “In Paris”

    Spain-based artist Pater Kush has released “In Paris”, an Afropop-leaning track centred on romance and spending time with someone special.

    Released on February 13, the song uses an Afrobeat-inspired rhythm and melodic vocals to frame a story around a couple enjoying a day together in Paris. Its lyrics and concept reference the city’s familiar romantic associations, with shopping and shared experiences forming part of the narrative.

    The song sits within Pater Kush’s broader Afro-fusion approach, which incorporates Afropop, Dancehall and other African influences. “In Paris” places those elements against a contemporary production while keeping the focus on its romantic storyline.

    Pater Kush is an independent artist based in Spain whose music draws on themes including relationships, everyday experiences and life between African and international influences.

    “In Paris” was released on February 13, 2026.

  • Chuc Nova blends Afropop and hip-hop on “X Times”

    Chuc Nova blends Afropop and hip-hop on “X Times”

    Miami-based artist Chuc Nova has released a new single, “X Times”, combining Afropop and hip-hop across melodic verses and a chorus that sits at the centre of the track.

    The track reflects the overlap between the two genres, particularly in the way Nova approaches the contrast between the verses and chorus. Rather than introducing several different sections, “X Times” keeps its arrangement focused on the vocal and hook.

    Chuc Nova is based in Miami, Florida, where he continues to develop music across Afropop and hip-hop.

    “X Times” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Lil_P releases “Stay the Night”

    Lil_P releases “Stay the Night”

    Sierra Leonean artist Lil_P has released a new single, “Stay the Night”, a melodic Afropop track centred on the feeling of wanting a night with someone special to last a little longer.

    The Nashville-based artist leans into warm vocals and a laid-back rhythmic arrangement, with the song’s lyrics touching on late-night drives, dancing until sunrise and spending time with someone without putting pressure on the moment.

    “Stay the Night” sits between Afropop and contemporary African pop, with soulful melodic elements shaping its romantic tone. Rather than focusing on a complicated love story, the song stays with the simplicity of enjoying someone’s company and the anticipation that comes with a new connection.

    Lil_P, who is originally from Sierra Leone, draws from Afropop and contemporary African sounds while incorporating influences from his experiences living in the United States.

    “Stay the Night” is available on streaming platforms.

  • George Micheal Gilto explores Afro-Pop and Amapiano textures on “No Distance Tonight”

    George Micheal Gilto explores Afro-Pop and Amapiano textures on “No Distance Tonight”

    George Micheal Gilto has released his new single “No Distance Tonight”, a genre-blending track that brings together Afro-Pop, Afro House and Amapiano influences.

    The track uses a vocal-led arrangement with layered instrumentation and a dance-oriented rhythmic foundation. Gilto describes his music as genre-fusing, with his work also spanning R&B, electronic and dance music.

    That genre-crossing approach is consistent with Gilto’s broader work as a singer-songwriter, producer and independent artist. The Sudanese-Egyptian-Australian musician works across Afro-Pop, R&B, electronic and dance music, often using melody and production as points of connection between styles.

    “No Distance Tonight” also comes from an AI-assisted production process. According to Gilto, AI tools are incorporated into his workflow, while the creative direction, arrangement, quality control and final decisions remain under his direction. It places the track within a growing conversation around how independent artists are incorporating assistive technology into contemporary music-making without removing human decision-making from the process.

    “No Distance Tonight” is available on major streaming platforms.

  • Wave Limit releases “Shake Body”

    Wave Limit releases “Shake Body”

    Wave Limit has added “Shake Body” to its run of 2026 releases.

    The track appears alongside “Omo Alana” and “Sunrise 4 Lagos” in Wave Limit’s current discography.

    “Shake Body” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • Skyy ZNO draws on Yoruba chants and Afro-fusion on “(Act I) JADE / EXITUS”

    Skyy ZNO draws on Yoruba chants and Afro-fusion on “(Act I) JADE / EXITUS”

    Skyy ZNO brings Yoruba chants and multi-dialect vocals into an Afro-fusion setting on “(Act I) JADE / EXITUS,” a track connected to the artist’s exploration of African and diasporic identity.

    The song combines traditional Yoruba vocal elements with contemporary Afro-fusion production, while its multilingual approach reflects the broader themes running through Skyy ZNO’s music.

    The track forms part of “ExitUs,” Skyy ZNO’s debut seven-track album. The project explores the movement of African musical and cultural influences through the Caribbean and into the Americas, drawing on the artist’s own experience of growing up between the United States and the Dominican Republic.

    Musically, Skyy ZNO’s work moves across Afrobeats, Soul, Salsa, Dembow and Reggae. His background also informs the cross-cultural perspective of “ExitUs,” which he co-produced with nine-time GRAMMY-winning producer Joe Nicolo.

    Skyy ZNO began recording music at seven, later performing with a group before pursuing a solo career at 18. In 2024, he co-founded ZNOVerse Entertainment with his father.

    “(Act I) JADE / EXITUS” is out now on streaming platforms.

  • Papi Ojo and Doubleaaproved blend Afrobeats, Dancehall and Amapiano on “N.O.L.Y.”

    Papi Ojo and Doubleaaproved blend Afrobeats, Dancehall and Amapiano on “N.O.L.Y.”

    Papi Ojo and DJ and producer Doubleaaproved bring together Afrobeats, Dancehall and Amapiano influences on their collaborative single, “N.O.L.Y. (No One Like You).”

    The track is built around rhythmic grooves and melodic vocals, with Doubleaaproved handling the production and Papi Ojo delivering the vocals.

    The production draws from classic Dancehall riddims alongside contemporary Afrobeats and Amapiano rhythms, giving the song a cross-genre foundation.

    For Papi Ojo, the release adds another entry to a catalogue that moves between Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall and hip-hop. The Lagos-born, New York-raised artist is also known for his work across dance and visual performance, including his appearance as the blue character in Beyoncé’s “Black Is King.”

    Doubleaaproved, who is based in Brooklyn, brings his work as a DJ and producer to the collaboration, with a sound that also incorporates Dancehall, Soca and contemporary club music.

    “N.O.L.Y. (No One Like You)” is out now on streaming platforms.