Nigerian artist Miklex has released “Og,” the closing track from his five-track EP “SECOND SON.”
Released on January 22, 2026, “SECOND SON” features “Trouble,” “Ego,” “Fire,” “Solid” and “Og,” which runs for 3 minutes and 39 seconds.
“Og” is the fifth and final track on the project, following “Solid.”
“Og” is available on streaming platforms.
Nigerian artist Wrecobah has released a new single, “Black Sheep.”
His catalogue includes collaborations with Phyno and Flavour, including “Mr Successful” with Phyno and “Turn Me On” with Flavour. He has also released the EP “This Na Coco,” alongside several singles.
Wrecobah, whose recorded work spans Afrobeats and other contemporary African sounds, has also appeared on releases with artists including Tico, Akuvi and Love Jimo. His earlier catalogue includes collaborations with Phyno and Flavour.
“Black Sheep” is Wrecobah’s latest release, following “Excellency,” which was released in 2025.
The song is available on streaming platforms.
Abrantie Simms and Ess Thee Legend have released “Finding My Rhythm EP 1,” a four-track project that draws from Highlife while incorporating contemporary Afrobeats, Soul, Afropop, Dancehall and Hip-Hop influences.
The EP opens with “Adwuma Wura,” a song centred on ambition and purpose, before moving into the more personal “Kanea,” which touches on friendship, love and relationships. “Way You Move,” featuring $pacely, brings a more contemporary feel, while “Testing Me (So Electric)” closes the project with a blend of soulful and genre-crossing elements.
The project brings together Abrantie’s Ghanaian musical perspective and Ess Thee Legend’s soulful vocal style across the four tracks. Rie Osei and Marince Omario also appear on the EP, alongside $pacely.
Rather than recreating an older Highlife sound, “Finding My Rhythm EP 1” places elements associated with the genre—including melody, storytelling and collaborative musicianship—within a contemporary setting.
“Finding My Rhythm EP 1” is available on streaming platforms.
Omar Jatta explores cultural identity, pride and freedom of expression on his new Afro House single “Alingandong.” The track calls on listeners to embrace where they come from while bringing together elements of Jatta’s Gambian and Senegalese roots with his experiences growing up in Germany and France.
Driven by an Afro House rhythm, “Alingandong” combines singing and rapping with a recurring “Alingandong! Let’s dance” refrain. The song reflects Jatta’s wider approach to music, which connects different roots, languages and lived experiences.
Jatta was born in Versailles and is part of the African diaspora, with his background spanning Gambia, Senegal, Germany and France. Since 2024, he has performed with his live band Where I’m From, a group of friends and artists whose work explores culture, home and different perspectives on belonging.
His recent career includes being named TuneCore’s Artist of the Year in 2023 and performing at Summerjam’s Greenstage in 2024 and 2025. In 2026, he received funding from Initiative Musik. He has also performed at Cosmo Festival and the Over-the-Border Festival in Bonn, alongside releases across two EPs.
On “Alingandong,” Jatta says: “My roots are also reflected in the sounds and languages I use once again. I am not a freedom fighter, but I am someone who has something to say. Our people should learn again to be proud of where they come from.”
“Alingandong” is the latest release ahead of Jatta’s forthcoming album, due October 2, 2026.
The song is available on streaming platforms.
UK-based Afropop artist Nelz celebrates confidence, style and attraction on his new single “Bad and Bougie.”
The song focuses on a confident and stylish woman, with lyrics expressing admiration and attraction. Its recurring “leave am, leave am, leave for me” hook adds a playful element to the track.
“Bad and Bougie” combines Afropop, Afrobeats and R&B, built around smooth vocals, a warm mid-tempo groove, clean percussion and melodic production.
“Bad and Bougie” is available on streaming platforms.
Nigerian rapper El Hardcore 6ix has released “MUTINY,” a new single combining Afrobeats, hip-hop and street-influenced sounds.
The track explores the pressures of everyday life alongside themes of ambition, perseverance, brotherhood and faith. El Hardcore 6ix uses rap and Afrobeats to frame a story about working through difficult circumstances and pursuing progress.
“MUTINY” also draws from the artist’s connection to Benue State and Tiv-influenced Nigerian street culture, incorporating elements of the language and experiences around him.
“MUTINY” is available on streaming platforms.
Nigerian artist Jagawire has released “E Dey Shake,” a new Afrobeats track drawing from street-oriented sounds, melody and everyday experiences.
The song reflects Jagawire’s approach to combining rhythmic production with storytelling, with his music often touching on ambition, relationships, struggle and life in Nigeria.
Born in Keffi, Nasarawa State, and raised in Festac, Lagos, Jagawire incorporates different aspects of Nigerian life and culture into his music.
“E Dey Shake” is available on streaming platforms.
Romanian artist Leyqara has released “Burning In Your Hands,” a new single that combines Afro House and Afro Pop.
The track is built around a rhythmic electronic production with melodic vocals, exploring themes of attraction and romantic tension. Its arrangement moves between the steady pulse of Afro House and the melodic elements of Afro Pop.
“Burning In Your Hands” is available on streaming platforms.
Nigerian artist Zlato Queen has released “Paradise,” a new Afrobeats single featuring Deobi.
The song explores romantic attraction and the feeling of finding someone whose presence changes the way you experience the world. Zlato Queen uses Nigerian Pidgin alongside melodic vocals to frame the song’s themes of love, gratitude and desire.
“Paradise” combines Afrobeats rhythms with soulful melodies and contemporary pop elements, with Deobi contributing to the vocal performance.
The track was released through Zinnob Records and is accompanied by an official music video.
“Paradise” is available on streaming platforms.
Nigerian artist Lil Blinkz has released “Pray,” a new Afrobeats single produced, mixed and mastered by Bee-M.
The song explores themes of faith, struggle, isolation and perseverance, with Lil Blinkz reflecting on the pressures of pursuing his ambitions and the role of prayer in dealing with difficult periods.
“Pray” marks a return to Afrobeats for Lil Blinkz following his July hip-hop single “No Chills,” which features Simex and Talented. He previously released the Afropop single “Everyday” in March.
The track was independently released through Raven Vanguard, a Lagos-based entertainment company founded and managed by Lil Blinkz.
“Pray” is available on streaming platforms.