UK-based artist DJ Nashi has released “So High With You”, a new track that draws from Afrobeat, Afro R&B, hip-hop and Afro-fusion.
Nashi, who is also associated with the creative label CLICKWAV, incorporates African rhythms and contemporary R&B and hip-hop influences into his music.
The release follows his previous single “Don’t Leave”, which was described as an Afro-fusion record centred on a relationship under strain.
“So High With You” is available on streaming platforms.
Nigerian artist Julian Deelo has released “Goals”, an Afrobeats and Afro-fusion track about ambition, perseverance and the challenges of pursuing a dream.
The song explores the uncertainty that can come with chasing personal goals, touching on pressure, sacrifice and the fear of failure. Deelo frames success as an ongoing process rather than a guaranteed outcome, with consistency and faith recurring throughout the song.
“Goals” combines an Afrobeats foundation with personal storytelling. In the lyrics, Deelo uses football imagery to describe continuing to pursue his ambitions despite setbacks, including the line, “Only one ball, too many goals.”
The song forms part of Deelo’s work as an independent artist, with his music drawing from personal experiences and the difficulties of building a career independently.
“Goals” is available on streaming platforms.
Gentlebaba has released “GO LOCO!”, an Afrobeats track featuring Dice that takes a party-oriented approach to its production.
The song is built around an energetic rhythmic foundation and a club-focused sound, with Gentlebaba and Dice delivering the vocals across the track.
“GO LOCO!” sits within the party and nightlife side of contemporary Afrobeats, with its arrangement centred on rhythm and energy rather than a narrative-driven concept.
“GO LOCO!” is available on streaming platforms.
Gvybez has released “Survive”, an Afrobeats-inspired track centred on struggle, uncertainty and the decision to keep moving forward.
The song addresses setbacks, pressure and disappointment through a melodic vocal delivery and an Afrobeat-rooted production. Its lyrics focus on the realities of navigating difficult periods while continuing to pursue a better future.
“Survive” draws from everyday experiences of hardship and perseverance, with Gvybez approaching the subject through a straightforward narrative rather than a specific storyline.
The track adds to Gvybez’s catalogue of Afrobeats-influenced releases, following his recent single “Slow Down”, which explored attraction and taking a relationship at an unhurried pace.
“Survive” is available on streaming platforms.
Brooklyn-based artist Deozi has released “My Sweet Ride”, a track combining Afrobeats with Reggae and Dancehall influences.
Released on August 29 as part of Deozi’s debut album The Default Human, the song centres on romance, attraction and admiration of a woman. Its lyrics take the form of a seduction, with vows of love and reassurance forming part of the narrative.
Produced by Omito Beats and engineered by Ryan Kelly, “My Sweet Ride” incorporates rhythmic elements associated with Afrobeats and Dancehall alongside Deozi’s melodic delivery and rap influences drawn from both East Coast hip-hop and Caribbean music.
The track is part of The Default Human, an album that moves across Rock, Blues, Dancehall, Afrobeats and Hip-Hop. Its subject matter includes love, spirituality, family, culture, politics and ideas around beauty.
“My Sweet Ride” is available on streaming platforms.
Nigerian artist Bulletman has released “Skelewu”, a track that revisits the title and concept associated with Davido’s 2013 Afrobeats hit of the same name.
The original “Skelewu”, produced by Shizzi, became one of Davido’s notable early hits and was closely tied to a dance craze that spread across Nigeria.
Bulletman’s release brings the familiar “Skelewu” name back into the conversation, connecting his track to a recognisable moment in Nigerian pop culture.
“Skelewu” is available on streaming platforms.
Gvybez has released “Slow Down”, an Afrobeats-inspired love song about attraction, chemistry and allowing a relationship to develop without rushing it.
Produced by 2Mastabeat, the track uses a relaxed rhythmic foundation and melodic elements beneath Gvybez’s understated vocal delivery. The lyrics focus on enjoying another person’s company and staying present in the moment.
The song approaches romance through a straightforward idea: two people are drawn to each other, but there is no need to hurry what happens next.
“Slow Down” is available on streaming platforms.
Japan-based independent artist LUNÉ has released “Go Down Slow”, the second single from the R&B artist’s catalogue.
Released on August 12, the track combines R&B with African dance music, with production from Japanese producer audiot909. The producer has been involved in the development of Amapiano in Japan, bringing his experience with the genre into the track’s production.
“Go Down Slow” follows LUNÉ’s first single and continues the artist’s exploration of R&B alongside African-influenced dance sounds.
An official visualizer and remix are also planned as part of the project’s next phase.
“Go Down Slow” is available on streaming platforms.
Liberian artist El Drez has released “We Outside”, a new single featuring Lavien and Jassmine, with Nigerian producer Masterkraft handling production.
Released on August 16, the track is described as an Afrobeat record that brings together artists from Liberia and Nigeria. Masterkraft’s production places the collaboration within the wider West African pop sound, while El Drez, Lavien and Jassmine share the vocal duties.
“We Outside” follows several releases from El Drez over the past three years, including “Hosanna”, which was produced by KrizBeats Worldwide Wav.
The collaboration with Masterkraft adds a Nigerian production presence to the Liberian artist’s catalogue, continuing El Drez’s work across West African music.
El Drez is based in Liberia and releases music through Relumae Records.
“We Outside” is available on streaming platforms.
ODUMODUBLVCK’s legal representatives have said the rapper is not wanted by the Nigeria Police Force and has no outstanding arrest warrant, following an attempted arrest in Lagos on August 29.
In a statement dated August 31, the lawyers representing Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, known professionally as Odumodublvck, said the rapper has not evaded or resisted any lawful process and has responded to legitimate police invitations through his legal team.
According to the statement, the matter that allegedly led to the attempted arrest is already being handled by the Inspector General of Police’s Monitoring Unit and is also before an Abuja Magistrate Court.
The legal team argued that because the matter is pending before the court, it should not have resulted in a separate invitation or attempted arrest by another police command.
They said a formal response addressing what they described as a duplication of investigative activity across multiple police commands has been sent to the Assistant Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department, Lagos State Police Command, with a copy sent to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2.
The lawyers have also requested an urgent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the events of August 29.
The statement further said Odumodublvck continues to cooperate with the appropriate authorities through his legal representatives and remains committed to due process.
The legal team urged the public and media to disregard speculation about the matter and rely on verified statements from his representatives.
The statement was signed by Adokiye, legal representative to Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu.