Born Yusuf Adeyi Ogunlade, Froshdada aims to bring the essence of Lagos’s buzzing lifestyle to a global audience through his music
“Get Inside” is a blend of Afrobeat, Afro-swing, and afro-fusion that embodies the vibrant energy of Lagos’s bustling lifestyle.
Inspired by the city’s infectious rhythms and street-smart attitude, Froshdada’s latest offering promises to get you moving and grooving all summer long.
He lays emphasis on the street phrase, ‘good girls love bad boys, bad boy being a street wise champ using street knowledge to bag a baddie!
A common occurrence in the city of Lagos.
With “Get Inside,” he’s taking a fresh approach to Afro-pop, blending top West African sounds with a hint of Ghanaian vibes to create a pure African art experience.
South African DJ Dubby G returns to the spotlight with “Caught Between Two Hearts (Club Mix)” a vibrant, high-energy pop dance track that blends emotional tension with dancefloor heat.
The new remix reimagines the original version with pulsing beats, electrifying synths, and an irresistible tempo that pulls listeners straight into the heart of the club.
This club mix tells the emotional story of a woman caught between passion and reason, layered over infectious rhythms that echo the spirit of Ibiza nights and big-room festival energy. It’s love, drama, and rhythm-amplified.
“This mix is for the dancefloor lovers-the ones who heal through music, sweat, and late-night confessions,” says DJ Dubby G.
Listen to “Caught Between Two Hearts (Club Mix)” by DJ Dubby G
Born Elizabeth Iheanacho, Lizzie draws her influences from heavyweights like Adele, Beyoncé, and Brandy, her sound blends rich lyrics, emotional depth, and creative harmonies.
Her musical journey began in church at the age of five. Inspired by early choir rehearsals with her mother and bonding over music with her brother, Lizzie discovered her voice in secondary school and never looked back.
She stepped into the professional scene in 2022 with the Loud Urban Choir and has since worked as a background vocalist for industry heavyweights like Ckay Davido, Zlatan, Joeboy, Kizz Daniel, Cobhams Asuquo, Efe Macroc, Mr Soul and others.
After years behind the scenes, Lizzie steps fully into her own light with her debut single “Spell on Me”, a heartfelt track that captures the magic and vulnerability of falling in love. Blending smooth R&B, soul & Afrobeats.
With songs like Lotto and Live it Up, Ghanaian artist Twicy is making a name for himself in the Afrobeats scene.
I recently caught up with him over Zoom shortly after his return from an Easter vacation to the Sao Tome and Principe, part of his prize for winning Artist of the Year at the 2024 Central Music Awards.
Born Ernest Bright Acquah in Agona Swedru located in the central region of Ghana, Twicy’s knew early on that he wanted to sing and perform around the world, largely influenced by his father who regularly played records by Fela Anikulakpo-Kuti and Bob Marley among others.
“Those songs shaped me, I would always imagine what it would be like to have people all over the world singing my songs,” he recalls.
After graduating from the Edinam an High School 2013, he was determined to pursue his dream full, recording early mixtapes and covers in studios around his hometown. “It was an exciting but challenging time, going from one studio to the other and trying to get money for the studio sessions,” Twicy says.
In 2016 he won first place in a Song Remix Competition organized by The Media Blast PR and Dailey’s Entertainment which earned him a record deal with Dailey’s Entertainment.
“I’m grateful to Big Moe and Dailey’s Entertainment. They really changed my life”
His win at the 2024 Central Music Awards capped up an eventful year which saw him embark on a media tour in Nigeria when I first met him. We connected early that year after his manager Moses Dailey hired me to join Twicy’s media and communications team.
“2024 was a busy but exciting year for me. I went to Nigeria and the UK for the first time in my life,” he says.
While in he Lagos, I took Twicy to the New Afrika Shrine and Ojuelgeba, Wizkid’s former hood which also inspired one of the biggest Afrobeats songs of the same name.
“I love Lagos and it was an honour to visit Fela’s shrine,” he tells me. “And Wizkid has always been such an inspiration to me so it was so inspiring to see his old hood. It felt good to be experience such iconic places in Afrobeats history.”
“One of my favourite things about Lagos was the food, especially the steaming bowl of cat fish pepper soup we had at the Afrika Shrine”
He tells me that he thought was actual cat meat pepper soup when he heard me making the order.
It reminded me of an old joke by comedian Basketmouth about a Nigerian who orders cat fish in a Ghanaian restaurant but is surprised when the waiter brings him a bowl of normal fish cut in into tiny pieces. So of course he was confused and wanted to know why to which the waiter in his Ghanaian accent replied that the fish had been “cut”
“I love the energy of Lagos, it’s similar to Accra in some ways. Something is always happening. “I loved the vibe at Obi’s House and the yellow Danfo buses. We have them in Ghana too. We call them Trotro,” he says.
“I also think about the CMS Church. It’s so beautiful and I plan to to shoot the video for my forthcoming single “All Over Me”
“It’s a beautiful song. I can’t wait to share it with my fans and that would be the perfect place to shoot the video”
“I love Lagos and I’m grateful for all the friends I made there, my friends in the media, Amos Ikwuje and Latino Perrico.
As we close, I ask Twicy about his dream collaborations and he lists Olamide, Ayra Starr, Crayon, Mqgixx and Shallipoppi who’s song “Laho” is currently doing ‘madness’ in Ghana.
Afrobeats artist Leke returns with a soulful new single titled “Locket,” a hypnotic blend of rhythm, vulnerability, and storytelling that cements his place as one of the genre’s most promising voices.
“Locket” is more than a song—it’s a confession. Built on breezy melodies and smooth percussion, the track explores the feeling of holding love close but being unsure if it’s safe to give your heart away.
Leke’s airy vocals float effortlessly over the production, balancing emotional depth with catchy, repeat-worthy grooves.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the song, Leke says:
“‘Locket’ is about the tension between desire and protection—when you care deeply but aren’t sure if the other person values your heart the same way. It’s that push and pull between holding back and giving in.”
Locket marks another step in his evolution—melding Afrobeats with R&B influences and poetic lyricism to create a sound that feels both global and deeply personal.
Ghanaian singer and songwriter Sofie, has released a new project, Coke Sessions LA, an EP that captures the raw essence of her sound in its most authentic form. The live-recorded EP features fan-favorite originals and a surprise cover, all delivered with electric energy and soul-stirring artistry.
Coke Studio Sessions LAshowcases the soul of Afro fusion across four electrifying tracks: “SUV (Live),” “Loading (Live)”, “Party Pooper (Live)”, and “Bruises off the Peach (Live cover).”
Backed by a tight live setup, drums, bass, electric guitar, and keyboard. Each performance brings a fresh energy to the music, blending groove driven instrumentation with heartfelt storytelling.
The EP weaves through high-energy rhythms and more introspective moments, offering listeners a front-row experience of Sofie’s sonic journey.
From high- energy moments in “SUV” (Live) to more reflective tones in “Bruises off the Peach,” Coke Studio Sessions LA captures the spontaneity and emotion of a live performance while staying true to the artist’s distinctive sound. It’s a stripped yet full-bodied experience that bridges raw feeling with refined musicality.
The performance is elevated by a dynamic live band, featuring Shane Njoloma on keyboard, Mahima Joshi on guitar, Shareef Addo on bass, and Brandon Stennett on drums.
Sofie’s powerful vocals and storytelling shine through in this stripped-down setting, proving once again her ability to blend groove-driven instrumentation with emotional depth. The EP reflects the evolution of an artist firmly grounded in her identity and craft. Engineered by Joseph Sestito, mixed by Ramiro Fernandez-Seoane, and mastered by Zach Pereyra, the EP balances raw performance with polished audio quality; a testament to the strength of live musicianship and the enduring power of storytelling.
This release follows a consistent stream of music from Sofie, whose discography includes a mixtape, three EPs, and several singles. Her most recent release, “SUV (Live),” dropped in April 2025 and set the stage for this powerful collection of performances.
With Coke Studio Sessions LA, Sofie doesn’t just perform but she invites us into her world, track by track, beat by beat, word by word. This EP is not just a listening experience; it’s a reminder of what live music can and should feel like.
