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Umu Obiligbo – Nna Amaka
Igbo highlife group Umu Obiligbo salutes the old man of the house on a warm new record titled “Nna Amaka.” The Igbo title means “good…
Umu Obiligbo – Ndidi
Igbo highlife group Umu Obiligbo preaches calm on a fresh record titled “Ndidi.” The Igbo word means patience, and the song seems to ask everyone…
Umu Obiligbo – Sina Chukwu
Igbo highlife group Umu Obiligbo gives thanks on a new record titled “Sina Chukwu.” The Igbo title means “it comes from God,” so the song…
Umu Obiligbo – Trust
Igbo highlife group Umu Obiligbo hands out some hard-earned wisdom on a new record titled “Trust.” The plain English title tells you the lesson upfront.…
Dxtiny – Mama Ft. Kunmie
Nigerian singer Dxtiny teams up with Kunmie on a tender new record titled “Mama.” The title is a single word with a lot of weight,…
Pasuma – IJO ALHAJI Ft. Olamide
Fuji legend Pasuma brings rap powerhouse Olamide aboard a proud new record titled “IJO ALHAJI.” The Yoruba title means “the Alhaji’s dance,” so the song…
Pasuma – Up Up Way Ft. Qdot
Fuji elder statesman Pasuma lifts Qdot onto a high-flying new record titled “Up Up Way.” The title talks about rising, and both men sound ready…
Pasuma – Apala Fuji Ft. Terry Apala
Fuji heavyweight Pasuma joins forces with Terry Apala on a genre-bridging new record titled “Apala Fuji.” The title says it all, since two Yoruba traditions…
Umar M Shareef – DAKE NA SABA
Northern Nigerian crooner Umar M Shareef opens up on a soft new record titled “DAKE NA SABA.” The Hausa title seems to point to getting…
Jiire Smith – Get Up
Rising act Jiire Smith puts a wake-up call on wax with a lively new record titled “Get Up.” The title is a command, so the…
Lodù – Olówó orími Remix Ft. Savy Henry
Rising act Lodù links up with Savy Henry on a glossy new remix titled “Olówó Orími.” The Yoruba title reads like “rich man of my…
Hammerboi – Itohan Ft. Zerrydl
Rising act Hammerboi calls Zerrydl onto a warm new record titled “Itohan.” The title is a Benin name, so the song probably salutes one special…
Frescool – Richer Ft. Vasa
Rising act Frescool links up with Vasa on a confident new record titled “Richer.” The title is a wish and a promise, so the song…
Laime – 44 Girls Ft. Monochrome, DJ Rommie & PsychoYP
Rising act Laime links up with Monochrome, DJ Rommie and PsychoYP on a cocky new record titled “44 Girls.” The number in the title sounds…
Major AJ – Girls Love Money Not Issues (GLMNI)
Rising Nigerian act Major AJ drops a bold new record titled “Girls Love Money Not Issues (GLMNI).” The title is a full sentence, so the…
L.A.X – Morenike
Nigerian rapper L.A.X slows down for a sweet new record titled “Morenike.” The title is a Yoruba name, usually read as “I have found someone…
L.A.X – Owa Ft. JaQi
Nigerian rapper L.A.X links up with JaQi on a catchy new record titled “Owa.” The title looks like a Yoruba or Pidgin-style word, so the…
Hidden Bway – Khadija
Hidden Bway is back with another drop, keeping his momentum going with “Khadija,” a Tanzanian track that landed in early November. It comes just weeks…
Stixx – Cloud 9 Ft. Kabza De Small
South African producer Stixx pairs with Kabza De Small on “Cloud 9,” the midpoint track of his 20-song album “Destiny.” The album arrived on November…
Bahati – Uinuliwe
Kenyan music star Bahati returns to gospel with “Uinuliwe,” a thanksgiving single released after more than a year away. He announced it on Instagram on…