Nigerian Afro-Fuji Pop singer Barry Jhay links up with ZiiBeats on “Pami,” a fresh collaborative record produced by YVAW arriving three months after his “Barrystar, Vol. 2” album.
The timing signals real creative momentum. Most artists slow down after a 17-track album release. But Barry Jhay comes back with new material almost immediately – which is consistent with how he has operated across 2026. The pace confirms an artist who does not wait for the album cycle to settle before building the next chapter.
ZiiBeats brings the production instinct that gives “Pami” its sonic identity alongside YVAW. The smooth piano melodies and groovy basslines create a warm Afrobeats framework that suits Barry Jhay’s vocal style naturally. Because his Afro-Fuji Pop blend – rooted in the musical lineage of grandfather I.K. Dairo and father Ayinde Barrister, the inventor of Fuji music – has always worked best when the production gives the voice enough room to carry the cultural identity through the arrangement. “Pami” does that throughout.
The romantic themes running through the writing also sit naturally inside the Xclusiveloaded chart positioning at number five today. So the record connects with a broad audience rather than just his core Fuji-influenced fanbase. That crossover appeal without losing cultural specificity is exactly what Barry Jhay has built his career around.
For Nigerian music fans who follow artists carrying genuine musical heritage into contemporary Afrobeats, Barry Jhay remains one of the most interesting voices in that conversation. “Pami” is another reason why.
Stream “Pami” below today and tell us – is this your favourite Barry Jhay record since “Barrystar Vol. 2”?
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