Nigerian Afrobeats artist Sokid has officially released his latest single titled “Olomi (My Love)”, a heartfelt Afropop/Afrobeats record that blends smooth melodies, emotional storytelling, and a late-night sonic vibe inspired by artists like Wizkid and Asake.
“Olomi (My Love)”—which translates from Yoruba as “My Love”—is a deeply emotional track that explores themes of love, loyalty, reassurance, and genuine connection in a world where relationships often feel temporary.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the song, the Lagos-based artist shared:
“This song is personal. It’s about love, reassurance, and finding someone who truly stands by you. I wanted people to feel something real when they hear it.”
“Olomi (My Love)” by SoKid is now available on all major streaming platforms.
The nominees for the 2026 American Music Awards have been announced with Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tyla, Rema and MOLIY scoring nominations.
Tyla is the most nominated Afrobeats artist this year. She’s up four awards including Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Social Song of the Year and Best Music Video of the Year both for “Chanel” and Best R& B Female Artist.
American Music Awards Best Female R&B Artist Nominees:
— Afrobeats Head Loves Timothee Ideh (@AfrobeatsHead) April 14, 2026
Nigerian-American artist Shaboozey is also nominated in three categories including Collaboration of the Year, Best Male Country Artist and Best Country Song for “Goodnews”
As part of our About to Blow series we will be highlighting talented creatives in our Afrobeats Head community who are igniting the scene and poised for stardom.
For the first edition I spoke to Slay Papa, an artist who’s childhood dream as a devout Catholic was to become a priest but by divine intervention ended up studying Theater Arts at the University of Benin.
“My secondary school was a minor seminary,” he tells me over the phone.
“I believed it was Gods plan for me but I wrote a letter to a letter to Claritians about attending a major seminary after secondary school and they never got back to me. Then I became anxious about getting into university.
“During Benediction, whenever the monstrance was raised I would pray to God to help me get into university if it was his will. And if not, let me get into a major seminary.
A real lover boy, the Ibadan-native got his stage name thanks to his popularity with the girls in a neighboring secondary school.
“My friend Clement TYB and I used to pay 300 Naira record love songs at a studio close to our school and sent them to the girls in another school. I had a lot of female friends on Facebook so my friends called me Slay King and later I became Slay Papa
His dilemma meant that he was the last of his classmates to register for the UME exams but was surprisingly the first to be accepted into the university.
While in school his music took a back seat and until he graduated in 2024 when he released his song “Sport” inspired by Asake’s “Skating” off his Lungu Boy album
“I wrote it on a trip to Abeokuta. My friend Jumabee invited me and I just spent a lot of time checking out beats on YouTube till I found the perfect one.
“It’s a reminder to myself that I need to keep moving forward in life. I can’t be stagnant. Just like Asake in “Skating”
Slay Papa and Jumabee are also working on a new song to be released “soon”
Slay Papa’s Top Three:
Influences: Wizkid, Asake and Shallipopi
Dream collaborations: Wizkid, Asake and Shallipopi
Dream venues to perform in: The 02, The Royal Albert Hall and The Wembley Stadium
Slay Papa and is confident that his music will change his life
“My greatest wish is for my music to take me around the world.”
He also has a mantra which he lives by and emphasizes on all his songs.
Before we end the call he makes me promise to include it my article.
The release comes on the heels of BRIGHT-D’s second album, Taste of Diamond which featured international superstars Wizkid and Beenie Man, solidifying his place as one of the most exciting voices in today’s global music scene.
With “Party Animal,” BRIGHT-D continues to push boundaries, blending infectious rhythms, vibrant melodies, and irresistible hooks into a track that celebrates freedom, nightlife, and good vibes.
“This song is about letting go, living in the moment, and celebrating life,” says BRIGHT-D. “I wanted to give my fans something that makes them dance, smile, and feel unstoppable
