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New Music Friday is here.

This week’s lineup is led by , , , , , and , with fresh releases featuring , , , , , , , , and more.

From CHE and Glass in the Air to Tika, Opay, Malaria, Best and For Me, swipe through for the full list of releases on our radar this week.

🔗 Read the complete New Music Friday feature via the link in bio.

🎵 Our New Music Friday playlist has also been updated on Spotify.

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🎧 New Music Friday is here.

This week’s lineup is led by BNXN, Seyi Vibez, Fireboy DML, Kizz Daniel and Omah Lay, with fresh releases featuring Young Jonn, Chlöe, FAVE, 2Baba, Olamide, Tay Iwar, Jeriq, 1da Banton, Seun Kuti, M.anifest, Drake, Skepta and more.

From Online and DIAMONDS to IMALI, Owo Oluwa, Company and Mental, swipe through for the full list of releases on our radar this week.

🔗 Read the complete New Music Friday feature via the link in bio.
🎵 Our New Music Friday playlist has also been updated on Spotify.

What are you listening to first?

🎧 New Music Friday is here.

This week’s lineup is led by , , , , , and , with fresh releases featuring , , , , , The Cavemen., Gyakie, , , , and more.

From Oh No and m2b (meant 2 be) Mp4 to Hold Somebody, it’s over, Alhaja, Turbulent Fellow and MOVE, swipe through for the full list of releases on our radar this week.

🔗 Read the complete New Music Friday feature via the link in bio.
🎵 Our New Music Friday playlist has also been updated on Spotify.

What are you listening to first?

🪽ZeD1st🪽 is back with a brand-new single, “Effortlessly”

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Catch up with the rhythm, what do you think of this?

Something new, what does 🪽ZeD1st🪽 remind you of?

🪽ZeD1st🪽 is back with a brand-new single, “Effortlessly”

— Swipe to Listen! 🔥

Catch up with the rhythm, what do you think of this?

🪽ZeD1st🪽 is back with a brand-new single, “Effortlessly”

— Swipe to Listen! 🔥

Catch up with the rhythm, what do you think of this?

🪽ZeD1st🪽 is back with a brand-new single, “Effortlessly”

— Swipe to Listen! 🔥

Catch up with the rhythm, what do you think of this?

Kemuel turns inward on his most personal project yet. ❤turns inward on his most personal project yet. ❤

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Inspired by his roots in Borokiri, Port Harcourt, Borokiri Boy is a journey through love, heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery. Entirely written and produced by Kemuel under his production alias Wondah, the eight-track EP blends Afrobeats, R&B, and electronic influences into a deeply introspective body of work.

From “Seki” to the reflective closer “Spirit / Habit,” Kemuel reminds us that before giving your heart away, sometimes you have to find yourself first.

🎧 Borokiri Boy is now streaming on all platforms.

What are your favourite tracks so far? 👇

Nigerian Afro-R&B artist Loti () returns with his first solo release of 2026, “Talk & Do,” a deeply personal record that explores the emotional complexities of loving someone you cannot openly claim.

Released via Elite Collective (.hq), the single marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Lagos-born artist following the success of his 2025 project, Gorimapa Gangsta Vol. 2: Lotstar.

Built on a smooth fusion of Afrobeats and R&B, “Talk & Do” finds Loti at his most vulnerable.

Rather than telling a conventional love story, the record examines the emotional tension between desire and discretion. It is a confession wrapped in melody, capturing the frustration of wanting to express love freely while circumstances force it to remain hidden.

Credits:
Photo - Ogaga CJ Asamaige
Creative direction: Aisha Fancy

Nigerian Afro-fusion artist has officially released his debut studio album, RESTORED, a deeply personal project that chronicles his journey through resilience, faith, and creative rebirth.

Link in his bio ()

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🎧 New Music Friday is here.

This week’s lineup is led by and with Gimme Dat Ting, while and connect on BB Lifestyle. joins forces with on No Level from REVIVAL, followed by ’s E Clear and ’s collaboration with Medikal on Stopit.

Also in rotation are on Zodiac II with Cheque, ’s Orindowo, and Adamma from , and , .

The wider list includes fresh music from Masego, M.anifest, Lady Donli, Yarden, Ice Prince, Steve Lacy, Erykah Badu and more.

Swipe through for the complete release list.

Read the full New Music Friday feature via the link in bio, and listen to our updated playlist on Spotify.

What are you playing first this weekend? 👇

🚨 New Music Friday is here.

This week’s lineup is led by & , , , &, , and ,.

This week also features fresh releases from AF, , , , , , , ,, , ,, , , , and more.

From Afrobeats and hip hop to R&B and alternative sounds, this week’s release slate has something for every playlist.

👉 Swipe for the full release list.

🔗 Read the complete breakdown via the link in bio.

🎵 Our New Music Friday playlist has been updated on Spotify.

What’s your favorite release this week? 👇