Nigerian artist etinosa has released a new single titled “Snxpchxt,” a Hip Hop and Rap record.
The track appears as part of the artist’s 2026 releases and continues a run of singles issued in recent years, including “Chandelier,” “Bullet,” and “Zu Clean.”
“Snxpchxt” sits within etinosa’s Hip Hop/Rap catalogue.
Snxpchxt” by etinosa is available on streaming platforms.
Nigerian artist DERA BLAQ has released a new single titled “Genie.”
The track centres on a romantic promise, with DERA BLAQ taking the role of a devoted lover determined to provide for his partner and fulfil her wishes. The song approaches the theme through playful songwriting and conversational lyrics.
“Genie” continues DERA BLAQ’s work within the Afropop space, following recent releases including “Swave” and “Big Blunt.”
“Genie” by DERA BLAQ is available on digital streaming platforms.
Nigerian Artist Cee Udi’s latest release, Ijeoma (Flight Over Feelings), arrives with a title that invites interpretation.
“Ijeoma” is a popular Igbo name often translated as “safe journey” or “good journey”, a meaning that takes on added significance when paired with “Flight Over Feelings”. Together, the title suggests a choice between emotion and movement, the heart and the journey ahead.
That theme is reinforced by the cover art, which features an aircraft soaring through the sky, further emphasizing the song’s imagery of travel, distance, and departure.
Whether viewed as a story about a woman named Ijeoma or a symbolic journey beyond emotion, Cee Udi’s latest offering stands out for its thought-provoking title and striking visual concept.
“Ijeoma (Flight Over Feelings)” by Cee Udi is now available on streaming platforms.
Nigerian Afro-fusion artist JayBaby has released a new single titled “Asa”. The track focuses on themes of love, admiration, and emotional connection.
Built around smooth melodies and warm, laid-back rhythms, “Asa”blends Afro-fusion production with straightforward romantic songwriting. The record includes lines such as “your love dey sweet me like guitar” and “na you dey scatter my radar,” which sit within its love-centered theme.
The song reflects on the feeling of finding someone who brings comfort and emotional ease, with the lyrics centred on affection and personal attachment.
JayBaby describes “Asa” as a record about “loving someone whose presence changes everything around you,” and aimed at capturing something honest and warm in tone.
“Asa” by JayBaby is available on streaming platforms.
Ibadan-based artist Deehzer has released a new single titled “Render”, adding another entry to a growing catalogue of Afrobeats records built around everyday experiences and personal reflection.
The song arrives as the latest release from the emerging artist, whose music draws inspiration from contemporary Nigerian acts such as Bella Shmurda, Kizz Daniel, Barry Jhay and Muyeez
According to Deehzer, the song was inspired by the pressures of daily life and the need to occasionally step back and appreciate the present.
“Render” is about enjoying the present and not allowing life’s pressures to stop you from being happy,” he said. “Sometimes we need to slow down, appreciate where we are and simply enjoy the moment.”
“Render” by Deehzer is available on major streaming platforms.
Nigerian artist Efosa Big-joe has released a new single titled “Kurukere Girlina”, a track that draws from Afrobeats and Afrofusion influences.
The song is built around rhythmic percussion and melodic vocal delivery, with production that leans on contemporary Afrobeats-style arrangement. Elements of repetition and layered melodies are used throughout the track.
In press materials, the record is described as a high-energy Afrobeat and Afrofusion release with a focus on melody and groove.
Efosa Big-joe frames the song as part of his ongoing work within Afrobeats and Afrofusion, with emphasis on accessible melodies and rhythmic structure.
“Kurukere Girlina” by Efosa Big-joe is available on major streaming platforms.
UK-based Nigerian artist DRAY, also known as Dr. Ayotunde Dawodu, has released his latest single, “African Girl,” a track that celebrates the beauty, confidence, and intelligence of African women.
Blending Afro-rap, Afrobeats, and Amapiano influences, the song combines energetic rhythms with lyrics that challenge stereotypes and highlight the achievements and individuality of modern African women.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the record, DRAY said he wanted to create a tribute to African women that recognizes both their ambition and cultural identity while expanding conventional ideas of beauty and success.
“I wanted to honor the intelligence, the stride, and the unapologetic nature of African women. This track celebrates their power, from their ambition to their cultural roots, and challenges narrow views of beauty and success. It’s a tribute to the baddie who also washes her own dishes.”
Outside music, DRAY is a Senior Lecturer in Building Engineering at the University of Greenwich. Holding a PhD in Energy Technologies and Sustainable Development, he has authored three books and more than 40 academic publications. His unique combination of academic and creative pursuits has earned him the nickname “The Vain Professor.”
“African Girl” serves as the lead single from DRAY’s forthcoming EP, scheduled for release later this month ahead of his debut album, Crossroads, which is expected in 2027.
“African Girl” by Dray is available now on major streaming platforms.
Lagos-based independent artist Stone Gaga released his single “Palmer” in December.
The track is an energetic Afro-inspired record built around upbeat rhythms and melodic hooks.
Stone Gaga refers to his fanbase as “TM (Temple Members)”.
“Palmer” by Stone Gaga is now available on all streaming platforms.
Nigerian rapper OnlyTommyGee is back with his latest single, “Chasing Muller”, a street-inspired anthem dedicated to hustlers focused on chasing success and securing the bag.
Following the release of his debut single “Rara”, OnlyTommyGee continues to build momentum with a record that reflects ambition, resilience, and the everyday grind.
Driven by hard-hitting production and confident lyricism, “Chasing Muller” captures the mindset of young people pushing through challenges in pursuit of a better life.
“Chasing Muller” by RealTommyGee is now available on all streaming platforms.
Nigerian Afrobeats artist Kellyboyt has released a new single titled “For You”, which is out now.
The track is described as a love-focused Afrobeat record that draws on themes of romance, heartbreak, and emotional reflection. It leans into smooth vocals and a soulful rhythm, aiming for a more personal and emotionally driven sound.
According to the artist, “For You” reflects real-life relationship experiences and blends love and life struggles in a way intended to feel relatable to listeners.
Kellyboyt is an emerging artist whose work is generally centered around love, everyday experiences, and hustle narratives within an Afrobeats framework.
”For You” by Kellyboyt is available now on streaming platforms.