Nigerian Afrobeats singer-songwriter Roemeinia returns with “Elixir”, sultry and emotionally charged single that explores the desire to fully allow emotional vulnerability.
Inspired by the sounds of Tems and Ayra Starr, “Elixir” features warm electric pianos and 90s R&B synths.
Speaking on the record produced by French producer, Xoxlike, Roemeinia describes Elixir as “a song about allowing yourself to be seen emotionally, choosing connection over defense, and letting vulnerability exist without fear or apology.”
“Elixir” by Roemeinia is out now on all platforms.
The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards were announced today and as expected, some of Afrobeats biggest names are in the running for the music industry’s biggest awards
Burna Boy’s No Sign of Weakness is up for the Best Global Music Award along with Youssou N’Dour’s World and The Eclairer le monde : Light the Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live) album by Shakti
No Sign of Weakness – Burna Boy World – Youssou N'Dour Eclairer le monde : Light the Mind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live) – Shakti Sounds Of Kumbha- Siddhant Bhatia pic.twitter.com/3w1swOl4KC
— Afrobeats Head Loves Timothee Ideh (@AfrobeatsHead) November 7, 2025
While the nominees for Best African Music Performance include Davido, Tyla, Ayra Starr and Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo
Inspired by the likes of Ayra Starr, Gabzy, Odeal, Burna Boy, and Txmmy, his sound blends soulful melodies with smooth Afro rhythms.
Uwa’s latest release, “Tic Toc”, is a vibe-heavy track built for late nights, headphone moments, or curated chill playlists. It speaks to growth, vulnerability, and leveling up — all wrapped in infectious production and t’s the perfect vibe for summer .
Smooth, infectious, and impossible not to move to, this track is made for late- night link-ups, rooftop parties, day parties, and those sunset drives with the squad.
But what really sets this one apart is its romantic, smooth, and sensual lyrics — the Toronto-based artist prizes himself on crafting songs that aren’t just for the vibe, but for the feeling too.
“It’s got that flirtatious, chill energy to it,” UWA shares. “I wanted to make something people could vibe and groove to at a party, but also something you’d send to that person you’ve been thinking about all day.”
Afrobeats artists Tyla and Ayra Starr will headline the 2025 Global Citizen Festival which will take place on September 27, 2025 at New York’s at Central Park.
Tyla and Ayra Starr will perform at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York pic.twitter.com/5UOXMxlg1H
— Afrobeats Head Loves Timothee Ideh (@AfrobeatsHead) July 22, 2025
Other performers at the event which will be hosted by Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman include The Weeknd, Shakira, and Mariah the Scientist.
Under the theme “Amplify the Movement,” this year’s festival continues Global Citizen’s mission to combat poverty, inequality, and social injustice through music and advocacy.
The Global Citizen Festival merges entertainment and activism, offering a platform for world leaders, artists, and advocates to drive progress.
— Afrobeats Head Loves Timothee Ideh (@AfrobeatsHead) October 31, 2024
The move is significant as Cold Play have only previously collaborated with three women-Rihanna, Beyonce, and Selena Gomez- in their nearly 30-year career
In a June 2024 interview with the BBC, Ayra has described frontman, Chris Martin as “very supportive” and revealed that she’d played her second album “The Year I Turned 21” for him before it was released.
“Oh, my. Yes. I’ve loved Chris for so long, and he’s been very supportive,” she gushed.
“We met in a studio and I played him my album before it came out,” she added. “He was giving me tips, and [his producer] Max Martin was giving me tips.”
The tour is not her first time on stage with the band. Soon after Good Feelings was released, she joined them on the Today Show in New York to perform it.
