Nigerian recording artist Linkup steps out with a new Afro-fusion collaboration as he taps Evado for “Echi,” their latest entry from Nigeria’s eastern music scene.
Evado, real name Ugo Njoku Emmanuel Chidubem, has been building real momentum this year. His 2026 album “Promise Land” showed a more focused side of his sound, and features like “Left Home” with MOEC and “Bygone” alongside other acts have kept him visible across streaming platforms. He currently sits at over 417,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, which is no small number for an independent artist still growing his base. His melodic approach has become a consistent thread across everything he touches.
Linkup brings his own energy to “Echi” as the lead act on the record. The production, handled by Young Love, leans into Afro-fusion rhythms without overcomplicating the arrangement. That kind of restrained production choice often works in favour of collaborations like this one because it lets the voices carry the weight.
“Linkup Echi” arrives at a moment when both artists are pushing independently within the same regional lane, so the pairing feels organic rather than forced. The record is now available on Audiomack, Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
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