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 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.
Nigerian-Canadian rapper Dax returns with his latest single “God, Can You Hear Me?”, inspired by his personal experience with God.
“This was a question I started asking when I was 25 years old,” he shared. “I began writing the song is December of 2023 and finally found the rest of the words in 2026.”
“God, Can You Hear Me?” by Dax is out now on all streaming platforms.
UK-based Nigerian producer and composer Jayshow has released a new single “Wanted Man”, featuring Feisty Savage and Weird Uzoma.
Inspired by Jayshow’s work on cinematic scoring, the blends atmospheric production with a sense of tension and movement, built around the idea of living under pressure and navigating isolation. Similar to a character on the run within a film narrative.
“What makes this track slightly different from a typical release is that it was created with a strong cinematic intention,” explains Jayshow. “Rather than just focusing on melody, I approached it as a piece that could sit naturally within film, television, or visual storytelling — something that carries mood, space, and emotional direction”
“For “Wanted Man”, the focus was to create a track that feels like a scene — something minimal but expressive, where the listener can almost visualise the environment and character behind the sound.”
One of Jayshow’s compositions was recently placed on the U.S. television programme Entertainment Tonight, and his catalogue has generated international performance royalties across platforms including BBC Radio 1Xtra, MTV Base, and Netflix
He’s contributed music to projects such as Spa with Osas and Good Bad and Wahala, where he worked as a composer.
“Wanted Man” by Jayshow feat. Feisty Savage and Weird Uzoma is out now on all streaming platforms.
Ayo Benzi, winner of the first season of the “The Next Afrobeats Star” has shared his debut EPHeat & 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.
Nigerian artist Adebayo Adiamo returns with “No Alert No Outing”, an upbeat Afrobeats track about money and relationships.
Since his 2024 debut, Adebayo Adiamo has released several singles including “Yam Pepper Scatter Scatter”, “Dodomayana”, “Everywhere Don Burst” and “Figure Eight”
“No Alert No Outing” by Adebayo Adiamo is out now on all streaming platforms.
