Born Ewetuga Clinton Oluwatimileyin,Salthy’s journey began in secondary school, where his raw freestyle videos caught attention and marked the beginning of his career.
“I love blending authenticity with emotion and my music reflects his belief that every song should tell a story and create connection,” says Salthy
The rising star also has a signature catchphrase, “EWESOO” — Every Word Expresses Strong Emotions & Originality — which serves as the foundation of his artistry and defines.
This new version combines the catchy rhythms of Afrobeats with the playful sounds of Latin Pop, creating an exciting musical experience that feels festive and fun.
The resurgence of the “Port-Harcourt first son,” Duncan Mighty, into the mainstream in 2018 was nothing short of spectacular, you really had to be there to witness it.
After years away from the mainstream, 2018 marked a powerful reignition of Duncan Mighty’s career, a comeback that few saw coming. What some considered just a return turned into a dominant force in Nigerian music: Duncan Mighty was everywhere, collaborating with every A-list artist of the time.
His dominance began with the hit song “Fake Love” featuring Wizkid, which instantly went viral. The catchy lyrics, “Only fakers be loving when you have… When e red, them tuwama when e red,” quickly became a staple on radio and in clubs across the country.
Duncan Mighty and Wizkid in the “Fake Love” video
What initially seemed like a one-off collaboration blossomed into a wave of features.
Duncan Mighty and Tiwa Savage in the “Lova Lova”
Every top artist wanted a piece of Duncan Mighty’s magical sound. Notable collaborations include “Lova Lova” with Tiwa Savage, “Aza” with Davido and Peruzzi, “Bio Bio” with Reekado Banks, “Gimme love” with DJ Xclusive, and “what I see” with Phyno.
Duncan Mighty, Davido and Peruzzi in the “Aza” video
Through this period, Duncan Mighty reminded the industry of his legendary talent and cemented his place as a living legend of Afrobeats.
This, without doubt, stands as one of the greatest comebacks in Afrobeats history.
About the Writer
Ibeh Fortune Chidinma is a media creative, podcaster, and culture writer passionate about music and entertainment space. He explores Afrobeats and African pop culture with a focus on the artists shaping today’s sound. When not writing, he is hosting the Spillers Podcast, where bold conversations meet social commentary. Follow him on X @Datafricanboy .
Written and produced as a creative meditation, “Kitsune” reflects Moulod’s unique approach to music: authentic, genre-fluid, and deeply personal.
Stream “Kitsune” by Moulod
“This song is about being done with shallow encounters, people chasing the surface of your lifestyle without understanding where you came from,” Moulod explains
Rising West London artist Rhys has released his brand new single “The Sun”, a vibrant summer anthem blending Afrobeats, smooth R&B melodies, and feel-good energy.
Designed to soundtrack Summer nights and warm days, “The Sun” captures the essence of summer with its infectious rhythm and uplifting vibe. It’s a record made for both the dancefloor and chilled moments with friends.
“The Sun is all about good energy and enjoying the moment. I wanted to create a track that feels like summer no matter where you are,” says Rhys.
Rhys is now pushing forward with monthly releases, building momentum with fresh sounds and stories. Rooted in West London’s diverse music culture, his style draws on Afro-swing, R&B, and contemporary UK influences, creating a unique sonic identity.
Infused with infectious rhythms and Afrobeat flavor, the track captures the effortless connection between two people vibing in perfect harmony—living in the moment, soaking up each other’s presence, and letting the good vibes flow.
“Good Vibrations is just that,” DiDi says. “Good vybes between two people feeling the synergy between them. Vibing in on great chemistry and having a great time, excited about the possibilities of where it can go—but not focusing on anything but each other’s company.”
Driven by her signature smooth alto-soprano vocals and masterful songwriting, “Good Vibrations” continues DiDi’s journey into upbeat, mood-boosting territory. “I’m on a feeling-good vibe kick when it comes to writing. I want the singles on my upcoming album to be just that,” she explains. “I hope that’s what everyone feels when they hear this single.”
Raised in a vibrant Caribbean musical household as one of eight siblings, DiDi was immersed in the sounds of legends like Whitney Houston from a young age. According to her mother, DiDi began singing at just six months old, and by age six, her passion for music was undeniable.
She first made her mark in school choirs before evolving into a dynamic, genre-fluid artist whose music spans soul, pop, reggae, R&B, house, EDM, and Afrobeats.
“When I first heard Afrobeats, I got truly excited and felt this was my calling,” says DiDi.
In a genre crowded with kings, where kings are crowned by the volume of their loudous presence, Ckay has built his throne in silence, with music that speaks louder to emotions.
While others shout their way into charts, Ckay whispered into the hearts of millions locally and globally. All from Kaduna to the billboard global 200, letting melodies do the talking.
His reign is etched on billion stream milestones, cross continental chart dominance and a sound so unique, that is birthed on a sub genre: Emo-Afrobeats as he calls it.
Chukwuka Chukwuma Ekweani with stage name Ckay known for his music style of fusion of deep emotional lyricism, Afrobeats rhythm mixed with RnB, highlife and intimate storytelling, is a multi-talented music star, writer and producer, who started his early musical training under his father’s tutelage in church, and by age thirteen, was proficient in multiple instruments. That early grounding in musicianship, laid the foundation for a career that would quietly shake the global stage.
Ckay’s childhood home in Kaduna
From underdog to global force, CKay left Kaduna for Lagos at nineteen, unsure if his career would ever hit its peak. Nearly a decade of relentless grind later, he stands among Africa’s most successful musicians globally. His 2019 sleeper hit “Love Nwantiti” became a global obsession in 2020 after exploding on TikTok. Amassing nearly 2 billion views due to it’s tiktok vitality, turning him into the first Nigerian act to fully harness the platform’s viral might. Hitting nearly a billion views on YouTube and charting No 1 in Norway, India and Switzerland.
This is why I call him the ‘Silent King’ of afrobeats, he further went on to breaking the musical historical record as the first ever African artiste to feature in the top 100 billboard artiste year-end chart. This feat anchors Afrobeats soaring rise in the global music scene. The track’s countless remixes featuring DJ Yo! & AX’EL, ElGrandeToto, Franglish, Joeboy, and Kuami Eugene, further entrenched his status as Africa’s most streamed artist at the time.
“Love Nwantiti” not only attained platinum but multi-platinum status in five countries, including the United States, India, and Italy, but also secured gold certifications in the UK, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. CKay’s unprecedented success on the UK Singles Chart, maintaining a top 5 position for four consecutive weeks, marked him as the first African artist in 50 years to achieve such a milestone.
CKay's "Love Nwantiti" has been named the #6 Best Afrobeats Song of All-Time by Billboard staff.
— Afrobeats Head Loves Timothee Ideh (@AfrobeatsHead) August 19, 2025
Following the chart-topping success of “Love Nwantiti,” CKay continued his global dominance with the release of “Emiliana,” amassing over 340 million streams and dominated charts, from claiming #1 spot on the UK Afrobeats Chart, reaching #2 on Shazam Top 200 (Afrobeats), and secured the #1 position in six countries on Apple Music. He’s since expanded his repertoire with songs like Hallelujah (ft Blaqbonez), Wahala (ft Olamide), By Now, Trumpet (ft olamide) Watawi and Nwayi, tracks that proves his catalogue is as deep as it is also diverse.
Ckay also released several albums “boyfriend”, “Sad Romance,” “emotions” and his latest release “Ckay the second”, projects that solidifies his position as a musical force to be reckoned with, amassing hundreds of millions of streams and features collaborations with both icons and rising stars: Davido, Ayra Starr, Bella Shmurda, Mayra Andrade, Sabrina Claudio, and Focalistic among them.
CKay has secured his place in Afrobeats history not as the loudest voice in the room, but as its most unforgettable echo.
In Afrobeats history, Ckay has cemented his footprint not as the loudest voice in the room, but as lingering echo.
The silent king of Afrobeats
About the Author
Ibeh Fortune Chidinma is a media creative, podcaster, and culture writer passionate about music and entertainment space. He explores Afrobeats and African pop culture with a focus on the artists shaping today’s sound. When not writing, he is hosting the Spillers Podcast, where bold conversations meet social commentary. Follow him on X @Datafricanboy .
Nigerian- American music powerhouse Biggee Global is back with a new sonic firestarter: “All Night Long”, a high- energy, groove-heavy Afrobeat anthem made to keep the party going till sunrise.
Following the emotional depth of his previous release “Heart Rubber”, Biggee flips the script with “All Night Long” — a vibrant, feel-good track laced with infectious percussion, smooth vocals, and irresistible rhythm. It’s a celebration of joy, movement, and the power of Afrobeat to bring people together on the dance floor.
“This one is all about letting go and living in the moment,” says Biggee Global. “From Lagos to the Bronx, the vibe is universal — good music, good people, good energy, all night long.”
As a seasoned producer, songwriter, and mixing engineer, Biggee brings his signature polish and passion to every beat. His unmatched ability to blend traditional African elements with modern global sounds continues to set him apart as a genre-defying force.
