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  • Dutch-Nigerian Artist Eseh Shares New Single “Home”

    Dutch-Nigerian Artist Eseh Shares New Single “Home”


    Rising artist Eseh returns with “Home” a new single which tells the story of a relationship where someone leaves thinking they will find something better, only to realize what they had and return. In the song, Eseh questions her intentions, while deep down hoping she finds her way back home.

    The cover art for the single is an interesting one, featuring a screenshot of an iPhone call log showing two missed calls from a blocked contact.

    It also shows a phone call by a contact saved as “Home”

    Cover art for “Home” by Eseh

    Born and raised in Amsterdam Zuidoost (Ganzenhoef) with Nigerian roots from Benin City, Eseh’s sound blends English with elements of Pidgin and his native Edo dialect, reflecting both sides of his identity.

    “Home” by Eseh is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • Nigerian Afrobeats Artist Roidd Shares Fela-Inspired Single “Soro”

    Nigerian Afrobeats Artist Roidd Shares Fela-Inspired Single “Soro”

    Nigerian Afrobeats artist Roidd returns with “Soro”, a  feel good rhythm blending a Fela-style instrumental heavy on the saxophone and Afrobeat drums. 

    On the track, Roidd shares the struggles he’s faced in his career as an indie artist.

    “Soro” by Roidd is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • Lagos-based Music Collective Inestimable to Release New Single “By You”

    Lagos-based Music Collective Inestimable to Release New Single “By You”

    Lagos-based music collective, Inestimable, is set to release a new single titled “By You” on March 31, 2026.

    Xumm3r, Jordan and Antoine of Inestimable

    Arriving as a surprise drop, “By You” marks a pivotal moment for the collective. Rooted in themes of loyalty, presence, and reassurance, the record serves as both a reintroduction and a grounding statement of intent.

    Cover art for “By You” by Inestimable

    Following the release of “99 Problem,” Inestimable has taken a deliberately unconventional approach to how their work is introduced and experienced. “By You” builds on that foundation, not as a departure, but as a moment that brings clarity and emotional weight to the journey so far.

    The single also offers a first glimpse into what lies ahead. It arrives one week before the collective’s forthcoming project, Listening to the Music II, positioning it as a defining entry point into this next phase.

    Pre-save “By You” by Inestimable.

  • Bad Bunny Demands $450,000 from Mr Eazi over Joeboy’s “Empty my Pocket”

    Bad Bunny Demands $450,000 from Mr Eazi over Joeboy’s “Empty my Pocket”

    Bad Bunny and his team have demanded that Mr Eazi’s record label emPawa Africa, cover over $450,000 in legal fees after they defeated a copyright lawsuit filed by emPawa Africa over the Joeboy song “Empty My Pocket”

    Bad Bunny is demanding that Mr Eazi and emPawa Africa pay his legal fees.

    It all started in February 2023 when Mr Eazi called out the Puerto Rican superstar for allegedly including uncredited parts of the Joeboy song which was released under emPawa Africa in his own song “Enséñame a Bailar”

    Mr Eazi called out Bad Bunny over alleged copyright infringement

    In a series of posts shared on LinkedIn and X, Mr Eazi wrote in part: “I’m writing this to highlight Rimas Music and Bad Bunny for the copyright infringement towards Afrobeat superstar Joeboy…”

    The Joeboy song “Empty My Pocket” was allegedly illegally sampled by Bad Bunny.

    Mr Eazi and Empawa Africa had demanded that Bad Bunny and his team credit and restore rights on ”Enséñame a Bailar“ to Joeboy and Dera, the producer of the track.

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    According to court documents obtained by Rolling Stone, a judge has now thrown out the lawsuit, citing missed deadlines and failure to continue prosecuting the case by Dera, who filed the lawsuit.

    Bad Bunny and his team are now asking the court to order Mr Eazi and emPawa Africa to cover their legal fees.

  • Keeda Xpensiv Teams Up With Duncan Mighty for Gritty Hustler’s Anthem “Thinking Box”

    Keeda Xpensiv Teams Up With Duncan Mighty for Gritty Hustler’s Anthem “Thinking Box”

    Emerging artist Keeda Xpensiv joins forces with Afrobeats powerhouse Duncan Mighty on a new single titled “Thinking Box.” 

    The record delivers raw street motivation, blending reflective storytelling with melodic depth to capture the realities of hustle, pressure, and staying mentally focused while chasing success.

    Inspired by the street philosophy that what the eyes didn’t see, the mouth shouldn’t talk, the track highlights the importance of silence, discipline, and awareness in environments where money often comes with losses, fake love, and unexpected challenges.

    “It’s a relatable message for hustlers everywhere: stay sharp, stay quiet, and keep your focus on the bigger goal,” says Keeda Xpensiv.

    “Thinking Box” by Keeda Xpensiv. featuring Duncan Mighty is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • Glaxxo Smith Releases New Afrobeats Single “SPC” Featuring Daraygo

    Glaxxo Smith Releases New Afrobeats Single “SPC” Featuring Daraygo

    Nigerian Afrobeats artist Glaxxo Smith has released his latest single, “SPC,” featuring Daraygo.

    The track blends vibrant Afrobeat rhythms, smooth melodies, and energetic vocals.

    “SPC” by Glaxxo Smith feat. Daraygo is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • Guinea-Bissauan Artist NEY B ONE Releases Afrobeats Single “Buta falta na mim”

    Guinea-Bissauan Artist NEY B ONE Releases Afrobeats Single “Buta falta na mim”

    Guinea-Bissauan artist NEY B ONE has released a new single “Buta falta na mim”

    Inspired by personal experiences, the Afrobeats single  blends modern beats with deep lyrics. 

    “Buta falta na mim” by NEY B ONE is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • Nigerian- American Artist Ybee Miles Shares  Afrobeats Single “Control”

    Nigerian- American Artist Ybee Miles Shares  Afrobeats Single “Control”

    Nigerian-American artist Ybee Miles has released a new single “Control.”

    Born Emmanuel Sunday Uche, in Port Harcourt Nigeria, Ybee Miles draws inspiration from his cultural heritage and the music scene in his hometown.

    “Control” is his first single of the year.

    “Control” by Ybee Miles is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • Nigerian Afrobeats Artist Taste Ena Shares New Single “Money”

    Nigerian Afrobeats Artist Taste Ena Shares New Single “Money”

    Nigerian Afrobeats artist Taste Ena has released a new single “Money”

    Born Nosakhare Emmanuel, Taste Ena’s music blends vibrant Afro-Pop rhythms with heartfelt lyrics that speak to the real-life struggles, ambitions, and determination of young Nigerians.

    “Money” by Taste Ena is out now on all streaming platforms.

  • French-Nigerian Artist MAHAKWE Shares Afrobeats Single “Libre Like Mandela”

    French-Nigerian Artist MAHAKWE Shares Afrobeats Single “Libre Like Mandela”

    Afrobeats artist MAHAKWE has released a new single “Libre Like Mandela”, a statement of freedom and legacy. At the crossroads of the personal and the collective, MAHAKWE explores a lived, everyday freedom, carried by bilingual writing that moves between French and English.

    “The title draws inspiration from those who resisted, spoke out, and stood tall when giving in felt easier,” explains MAHAKWE.

    Inspired by Nelson Mandela, Thomas Sankara and Yaa Asantewaa, and the voice of Miriam Makeba, the track weaves past, present, and future into a single, conscious momentum.

    MAHAKWE was born in Nigeria but has roots in Lyon, France.

    “Libre Like Mandela” by MAHAKWE is out now on all streaming platforms.