Kilogbede Records’ Mavo turns a playful catchphrase into a full solo record on “Find My Babe,” and the formula works exactly the way his catalogue consistently promises.
The concept grows from a conversational line his fans already know – taking “find my babe” energy and building an entire Afrobeats record around it. That kind of phrase-first songwriting approach has defined Mavo’s best work. “Escaladizzy,” “Shakabulizzy,” and “BODY (danz)” all built their audiences around specific expressions that spread faster than the songs themselves. So “Find My Babe” follows a proven instinct rather than reinventing the wheel.
The solo format also matters here. After a collaborative run that included “PRETTY MAMI” with MOLIY, “Poison (Panya)” with AJ Tracey, and the full “Business” album across 2026, stepping back onto a record alone lets his personality lead without any shared spotlight. His conversational delivery and slang-heavy phrasing sit exactly where they belong – front and centre over a light, energetic Afrobeats groove that leaves enough space for every line to land cleanly.
The chart run also confirms the reception. Peaking at number 10 on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs Chart within days of dropping on September 4 shows an artist with a fanbase already primed and waiting. So “Find My Babe” does not have to build an audience from zero. It drops into a loyal, active listenership that has been growing since “Escaladizzy” changed the conversation in 2025.
For a 22-year-old artist from Ekpoma, Edo State with 511,000 Audiomack followers and a Headies Next Rated nomination, this is simply the next logical step.
Stream “Find My Babe” below and tell us – is Mavo on course to be Nigeria’s biggest new artist of 2026?
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