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  • Davido Reproposes to Chioma in ‘Already Falling’ Music Video

    Davido Reproposes to Chioma in ‘Already Falling’ Music Video

    Davido has released the music video for “Already Falling,” featuring his wife, Chioma Adeleke. The video revisits the couple’s relationship, with the singer proposing to Chioma again in a scene that echoes his original proposal in 2019.

    The release adds to the couple’s appearances in Davido’s music videos, following “Assurance,” released in 2018, and “1 Milli,” released in 2020. Both videos featured Chioma and centred on their relationship.

    “Assurance” arrived as Davido publicly celebrated their relationship, while “1 Milli” explored themes of commitment and marriage. The new video continues that thread, placing their relationship at the centre of the visuals.

    Davido and Chioma first met in 2013 while he was studying at Babcock University. Their relationship became publicly known in 2018, and Davido proposed to her in London in September 2019.

    The couple legally married in March 2023, held their traditional wedding in Lagos in June 2024, and celebrated their white wedding in Miami, Florida, in August 2025. The Miami ceremony brought together family, friends and guests from the entertainment industry.

    “Already Falling” was released as a song on July 31, 2026. Its music video places Chioma alongside Davido once again, with the renewed proposal serving as a central moment in the visuals.

  • IRON the Warmest King Releases New Single ‘Peace of Mind’

    IRON the Warmest King Releases New Single ‘Peace of Mind’

    Nigerian artist IRON the Warmest King has released “Peace of Mind,” a song about maintaining emotional balance while navigating life’s challenges.

    The track explores themes of resilience, hope and the pursuit of a better future, with lyrics centred on staying focused through periods of uncertainty and difficulty.

    IRON describes his sound as a blend of Afro-Fusion and Afro-Pangolo, with influences from Amapiano and R&B. His music draws on personal experiences and local expression, with an emphasis on everyday themes.

    “Peace of Mind” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Sydney Sharp Explores Loss and Healing on “Bamboo in the Rain”

    Sydney Sharp Explores Loss and Healing on “Bamboo in the Rain”

    American singer-songwriter and pianist Sydney Sharp has released a new single “Bamboo in the Rain” The single blends Afrobeat-inspired rhythms with R&B and cinematic production, exploring the experience of losing a relationship without receiving closure.

    Written with film in mind, the track centres on the idea of accepting an ending as a necessary step towards moving forward. Its vulnerable vocal delivery and layered instrumentation are designed to create an immersive atmosphere, tracing a shift from the pain of separation towards the possibility of healing.

    Sharp developed the song with musician, engineer and producer Alex Enamorado, who used an Akai MPC to build the track’s layered textures. The pair have previously collaborated on songs including “Ghost in My Bed”, “PeaceMan”, “Don’t Pick Me” and “Run” for Sharp’s project Resonate.

    “Bamboo in the Rain” is the sixth single from Resonate, a project through which Sharp explores the intersection of R&B, pop and Afrobeat-inspired sounds. Her musical background includes classical piano, choir performances and pop songwriting, while her lyrics often focus on relationships and human connection.

    The new single continues these themes through a story about unresolved loss and the decision to let go without having all the answers.

    “Bamboo in the Rain” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Rapture Muziq Blends Afrobeats and R&B on “WỌLÉ”

    Rapture Muziq Blends Afrobeats and R&B on “WỌLÉ”

    Nigerian artist Rapture Muziq, who is based in Prague, released “WỌLÉ” on 11 September 2026. The single combines Afrofusion, Afrobeats and melodic R&B, bringing African rhythmic influences together with contemporary hip-hop and R&B elements.

    Built around a recurring hook, rhythmic percussion and melodic textures, “WỌLÉ” reflects the genre-crossing approach that runs through Rapture Muziq’s music. The track balances the rhythmic foundations of Afrobeats with an R&B-influenced atmosphere and elements of melodic hip-hop.

    Rapture Muziq is an independent artist whose catalogue spans Afrobeats, R&B, Afrofusion and melodic hip-hop. Working from Prague, he draws on his Nigerian background while exploring contemporary sounds across African and international music.

    “WỌLÉ” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Marwan Bardawil and Nigerian Musician Ukpe Edoeka Address Malaria in “EndMalaria”

    Marwan Bardawil and Nigerian Musician Ukpe Edoeka Address Malaria in “EndMalaria”

    Musician and composer Marwan Bardawil has released “EndMalaria”, featuring Nigerian musician Ukpe Edoeka. The track uses a blend of Amapiano and West African musical styles to draw attention to the continued impact of malaria, particularly across Africa.

    Written and produced by Bardawil, the song features Edoeka on lead vocals and talking drum, while Bardawil contributes guitar and backing vocals. Fadi Darwich plays keyboards, with Jad Kassatly of Boombox Studios handling mixing and mastering.

    Musically, “EndMalaria” begins with an Amapiano-influenced arrangement before gradually incorporating West African rhythms and Afrobeats elements. The transition creates an Afropiano sound that supports the song’s call for greater attention to malaria prevention and eradication.

    Malaria remains a major global health concern, with the World Health Organization estimating that the disease caused approximately 597,000 deaths worldwide in 2023. The African region accounted for around 95% of those deaths, and children under five made up about 76% of malaria deaths in the region. Efforts to reduce the disease’s impact continue to depend on prevention, access to diagnosis and treatment, and sustained investment in control measures.

    “EndMalaria” continues Bardawil’s catalogue of releases built around social themes. His previous work has addressed subjects including mental wellbeing, conflict in Lebanon, digital addiction and the relationship between music and personal experience.

    His 2024 release “Digital Statues” examined people’s dependence on mobile phones, while “Deep Beirut” combined Afro house and deep house with Lebanese vocals and the santur, exploring the city’s cultural identity. His 2026 release “The Music Tree” drew on a childhood dream to reflect on the role of music.

    With “EndMalaria”, Bardawil and Edoeka bring a public health issue into a musical collaboration that connects Amapiano with West African sounds.

    “EndMalaria” is available on streaming platforms.