Afrobeats Head

Blog

  • Eylsia Nicolas releases new single “What Will Become of Me”

    Eylsia Nicolas releases new single “What Will Become of Me”

    Singer and songwriter Eylsia Nicolas has released “What Will Become of Me,” a song that takes on new meaning following a recent medical emergency that has left her uncertain about whether she will sing again.

    In a statement accompanying the release, Nicolas said she was rushed for medical treatment on Monday night after losing a significant amount of blood. She also disclosed that her respiratory system had not fully recovered from COVID-19, which she said damaged her lungs and vocal cords.

    Nicolas, whose birth name is Lisa Pamintuan, said she had used sound restoration technology, sampling and artificial intelligence to help rebuild her voice. She is also the inventor of patents in 3D spatial audio and restoration technology. The singer said she has unreleased songs and a Christmas track awaiting release, but is unsure whether she wants AI to carry her voice forward if she can no longer sing.

    Before returning to music, Nicolas pursued several careers, including professional tennis, business and education. She said her experiences across these fields have shaped her musical work, which she describes as a fusion sound.

    “What Will Become of Me” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Ayra Starr moves London show from O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire to O2 Academy Brixton due to high demand

    Ayra Starr moves London show from O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire to O2 Academy Brixton due to high demand

    Ayra Starr has moved her London show on the Starrgirl World Tour from O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire to O2 Academy Brixton due to high demand.

    The original venue, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, has a capacity of approximately 2,000, while O2 Academy Brixton can accommodate around 4,900 people. The move increases the venue’s capacity by nearly 3,000, following complaints from fans who questioned whether the original location could accommodate demand for the show.

    Before the change, reports indicated that more than 11,000 people were in the presale queue for the London date, prompting fans to call for a larger venue or an additional show.

    The London concert is scheduled for February 2, 2027, as part of the Starrgirl World Tour. Announced on October 12, the tour will begin in Cologne, Germany, on January 20 before continuing across Europe and the UK. The North American leg is scheduled to begin in Houston on March 18.

    The tour supports Ayra Starr’s third studio album, Starrgirl, released on August 14, 2026.

  • Summer Walker and Don Toliver join Victony on upcoming “SLICK” remix

    Summer Walker and Don Toliver join Victony on upcoming “SLICK” remix

    American R&B singer Summer Walker and rapper Don Toliver are set to feature on the remix of Nigerian singer Victony’s song “SLICK,” scheduled for release at midnight on Friday.

    Walker previously shared her cover of “SLICK” on her Instagram Story, adding her vocals to the song. The cover came days after Lauryn Hill was spotted enjoying the track during a soundcheck with live band The Compozers. Walker’s cover was subsequently taken down from Instagram over copyright.

    “SLICK” peaked at No. 2 on Billboard’s US Afrobeats Songs chart, where it spent 11 weeks as of the September 26, 2026 chart.

    The song also reached No. 1 on the UK Official Afrobeats Chart, holding the position for 13 consecutive weeks, according to the Official Charts Company.

    The remix brings Walker’s earlier interpretation of the song into an official collaboration and adds Don Toliver to the track. The original “SLICK” appears on Victony’s album STARLIFE.

  • Fireboy DML hosts “ZUKO!” listening party on Lagos Live game

    Fireboy DML hosts “ZUKO!” listening party on Lagos Live game

    Fireboy DML is hosting a virtual listening party for his album“ZUKO!” on the Lagos Live game, where players must solve a puzzle to win a ticket to the event at a virtual version of the singer’s mansion.

    Fireboy DML hosts a virtual listening party on the Lagos Live game

    “ZUKO!” is scheduled for release at midnight on Friday, October 16.

    Fireboy DML “ZUKO!” cover art

    The activation brings music promotion into the gaming environment, allowing players to engage with a release through an in-game challenge rather than a traditional listening party. Davido also has a presence in the game, with his house featured as the “OBO Mansion.”

    Artists can also pay ₦50,000 to have their songs played in the game, offering another option for music promotion through interactive digital spaces.

    Fireboy DML “ZUKO!” track list

    The feature reflects how Nigerian artists and music platforms are exploring gaming as another way to connect music with audiences beyond streaming services and social media.

  • Not From Here: Meet Kliffie the Martian

    Not From Here: Meet Kliffie the Martian

    In rap culture, being called a “Martian” is one of the highest compliments an artist can get. It means your style, flow or lyricism is so unique and experimental that it feels out of this world.

    That is Kliffie.

    He makes Afrotrap: the hard pulse of trap meeting the rhythm and soul of African music. In an industry ruled by Afrobeats, that’s already a statement, and Kliffie isn’t apologising for it.

    So… WHO IS KLIFFIE THE MARTIAN?
    We find out October 20th, 2026 🛸

    The Martian has landed.