Nigerian Afrobeats artist Jayson Playtunez returns with “Check & Balance”, featuring Hotkeed.
The song is a standout track from his debut EP Ajipawo (meaning Money Maker).
“Check & Balance” is a street anthem blending Afrobeats melodies with Amapiano log drums.
“Check & Balance” by Jayson Playtunez is out now on all streaming platforms.
UK-based Afropop artist Nelz returns with message in his latest single “Run Am,” The track blends vibrant Afrobeat rhythms with motivational storytelling, showcasing Nelz’s signature mix of reflective lyricism and feel-good energy.
With hooks like “It feels good oh yeah, my guys on my side,” Nelz paints a picture of ambition anchored in gratitude, friendship, and belief. Affirming the “do your best and leave the rest” nursery rhyme, Nelz decides to give all he has got and live without worries or anxiety of what will be… he decides to let God “run am like that”.
“Run Am” by Nelz is out now on all streaming platforms.
Nigerian Afrobeats artist Daniel Aether returns with “Shakara”, an Afropop track with some Brazilian Funk elements.
The track was by artists like Rema and the defunct duo P Square.
The word “shakara” is a Nigerian Pidgin English word that means “to show off”, and that is exactly what I want to do in this track,”explains Daniel.”
“The song is a high-energy track about feeling yourself when you’re partying and just dancing like there is no tomorrow.”
“Shakara” by Daniel Aether is out now on all streaming platforms.
Guadeloupean artist IDY returns with a new Afrobeats single “Different”
The song also features Nigerian artist Kiel Tee, bridging between Nigeria, Guadeloupe, and France where IDY is based.
“Different” by IDY feat. Kiel Tee is out now on all streaming platforms.
Nigerian artist Riick makes his entry into the music industry with “Sanity”, a track built on lush percussion, warm guitar riffs, and emotionally charged vocals.
Drawing inspiration from artists like Victony, Rema, and Burna Boy, Riick fuses Afro-fusion, R&B, and Soul into his music.
“Sanity” by Riick is out now on all streaming platforms.
Nigerian-American artist Kate Odulukwe returns with a bold Afrofusion single “BURNING.”
Inspired by the current global wave of Afrobeats artists like Burna Boy and Davido, and the foundation built by women like Tiwa Savage, BURNING reflects Kate’s desire to both honor and evolve the sound.
Built around the mantra “they no fit quench that fire,” BURNING captures the vibe of being outside at night, fully present, confident, and completely unbothered.
The accompanying video, shot across Harlem in New York City at night, bring this feeling to life. Together, the video and song reflect her dual identity, carved in Nigeria and crafted in NYC.
“This song is inspired by a fun night out in Lagos, though I shot it in NYC. It’s about a feeling more than anything,” Kate explains. “It’s that moment when you’re outside, the vibe and everything is just right, and nothing can touch you. You’re locked in, you’re lit, and you’re not letting anything get in the way of that. That’s what BURNING is.”
“BURNING” by Kate Odulukwe is out now on all streaming platforms.
Cameroonian Afrobeats artist Empress Achka has shared a new single “Broken Soul”
This comes after her previous singles “CRIMINAL” and “Mr Sability” featuring Oritse Femi.
“Broken Soul” by Empress Achka is out now on all streaming platforms.
“Disaster” by Cinematic Jams is a high-energy Afrobeats club anthem built for packed dance floors.
Inspired by films, Cinematic Jams crafts storytelling soundscapes through a blend of human songwriting, composition, and cutting-edge tech production.
“Disaster” by Cinematic Jams is out now on all streaming platforms.
Rising artist Dami Laylo returns with “Lay Lo”, a chill Afrobeats track with warm percussion and smooth melodic vocals.
Dami Laylo was born and raised in the Surulere area of Lagos, Nigeria.
“Lay Lo” by Dami Laylo is out now on all streaming platforms.
Ayo Benzi, winner of the first season of the “The Next Afrobeats Star” has shared his debut EP Heat & Heart.
Released under Ultima Limited, organizers of the competition, the project is a fulfillment of the promise made by Ayo Benzi to his fans while he was on the show.
All four tracks on Heat & Heart are songs that were written, crafted, and performed across the competition’s run which have now been now remastered and packaged for Ayo Benzi’s transition from the television spotlight to the speakers.
“Every song on this EP is a piece of me that Nigeria has already heard, but now it’s yours to keep. Heat & Heartis just the beginning,” says Ayo Benzi.
Heat & Heart is an Afrobeats-forward project rooted in culture, texture, confession, and groove.
Lead single “Oil Dey My Head” sets the tone. Drawing on the imagery of divine favour and anointing, the oil that marks, protects, and consecrates.
Femi Ayeni, C.E.O of Ultima Limited is confident that Ayo Benzi’s debut project will capture the hearts of fans: “Ayo Benzi did not just win a competition, he earned a platform. Heat & Heartis what happens when raw talent gets the time and space to say something real. We believe in these songs. Nigeria will too.”
ABOUT AYO BENZI
Ayo Benzi is a Nigerian Afrobeats artist and the winner of Next Afrobeats Star Season 1. Known for a performance style that fuses vocal range with raw stage presence, he rose through one of Nigeria’s most competitive music platforms and emerged with both a title and a fanbase. Heat & Heart is his debut EP and his formal introduction to the global music market.
Heat & Heart by Ayo Benzi is out now on all streaming platforms.