Independent singer-songwriter Sara Diana released her pop/dance single “Phantom” on October 31, 2026, coinciding with Halloween.
The track marks a move towards a more dance-oriented sound for the 20-year-old artist, whose previous releases include “Her Hair’s Like Fire,” “Body Ache,” “Vegas” and “Pocket Poetry.”
Sara Diana’s music combines pop production with themes drawn from personal experiences and human relationships. Her latest release is also accompanied by an official music video.
Tulsa-based drummer and producer Henry Aberson released his neo-soul single “Wouldn’t You Know” on July 5, 2025.
The track explores the return of feelings for someone a person believed they had moved on from. According to Aberson, the song came from personal reflection on the unexpected emotional turns that can come with relationships.
Musically, “Wouldn’t You Know” draws on classic soul and contemporary neo-soul, with a groove-led arrangement and vocals at the centre of its production.
Aberson has also worked with vocalists including Nariah Taylor and Korey Keys. The single follows his earlier releases “Tunnel Vision” and “Rabbit’s Got a Gun,” adding to a catalogue that spans his work as a musician and producer.
Guadeloupe-based independent singer-songwriter Alex Alidor has released “One Time,” his latest single.
Alidor’s music draws from several styles, including Gwo Ka, reggae, slow-tempo music and bolero, reflecting his Afro-Caribbean musical influences.
The release follows his previous single “Suffering” and adds to a catalogue that explores different musical influences. Alongside his music, Alidor is currently working on his first book, which explores themes of love, resilience and personal struggles.
Nigerian rapper Dandizzy has faced criticism on social media after inviting Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, on stage during a performance in Port Harcourt.
In a video circulating online, the rapper, known for his freestyle performances, called Seyi on stage and said he wanted to speak to him “from the bottom of my heart”. He then asked the president’s son to explain his father’s plans for Nigeria’s younger generation.
“Look as I dey here like this, I know say dem go drag me tomorrow. But I want to hear from you about the plans your daddy has for the leaders of tomorrow,” Dandizzy said.
The rapper later shared the encounter on social media with the caption: “Met Seyi Tinubu one on one. I tell am my mind as I dey work for my money too!!!!”
The interaction has drawn mixed reactions, with some social media users accusing Dandizzy of secretly endorsing the Tinubu administration despite the apparent criticism in his remarks. Others have questioned the decision to give the president’s son a platform during the performance.
Dandizzy appeared to anticipate the backlash, acknowledging during the exchange that he expected to be criticised afterwards. However, his comments about wanting to hear the government’s plans for young Nigerians have not stopped the debate over the encounter.
The rapper, whose real name is Daniel Tuotamuno, is known for his freestyle rap performances and has built a following through his ability to improvise lyrics in front of audiences.
Berlin-based duo OY have released “Ubuntu (Fortress Europe Will Fall),” the second single from their upcoming album Messages From Walls, scheduled for February 5, 2027.
Released on October 30, 2026, through Compost Records, the track draws on the African philosophy of Ubuntu, which emphasises shared humanity and community. It addresses colonialism, wealth inequality and migration, examining the historical and economic structures behind the movement of people from the Global South to Europe.
The song was inspired by a protest message written on a wall in Venice, Italy. Its lyrics and musical arrangement contrast the effects of colonial exploitation with the idea of collective responsibility, while a driving bass line and electronic production shape the track’s sound.
“Ubuntu (Fortress Europe Will Fall)” features vocals by Joy Frempong, who makes up OY alongside Swiss musician and producer Melodydreamer. The duo’s music draws from electronica, Afrobeats, avant-pop and jazz, often incorporating political and personal themes.
The accompanying music video was directed by Los Angeles-based visual artist Shiro Fujioka, also known as Ancestral Intelligence. Built around a story developed by OY, the video follows young people from the Global North and South who work together to recover wealth from a Western banking system. Its imagery also references the displacement of African cultural artefacts in Western museums.
The upcoming album Messages From Walls is built around street art, poetry and political messages collected by the duo in cities they visited while touring. Frempong and Melodydreamer developed the material into songs using a mobile recording studio.
The project follows OY’s 2023 album World Wide We and continues the duo’s exploration of cultural identity and social issues through electronic and experimental music.
