Nigerian singer-songwriter Fave brings Africa’s Queen Yemi Alade into her world on a bold and celebratory new single titled “Paparazzi” from the RnBling EP.
If “Miss You” showed the quieter, more vulnerable side of this project, “Paparazzi” swings in the opposite direction entirely. This is Fave stepping into her light, unbothered and fully aware of the attention she commands. The title itself sets the tone before you even press play. Paparazzi don’t follow you unless you matter, and this record radiates exactly that kind of self-assured energy from the first second.
Two Queens, One Record
Yemi Alade was the right call for this particular song. Few female artists in Nigerian music carry the same level of stage presence and confidence that she does. From “Johnny” to “Oh My Gosh” and beyond, Yemi Alade has spent over a decade building a brand around boldness and unapologetic femininity. So when she steps onto “Paparazzi,” she doesn’t arrive as a guest adjusting to Fave’s space. She arrives as an equal, and the chemistry between both women reflects that instantly. Their vocal tones complement each other without either artist dimming her own light.
Where It Sits on RnBling
The RnBling EP has been one of the more interesting rollouts of 2026 precisely because of how much emotional range Fave packs into a short tracklist. “Body Talk” opened things with flirty confidence. “Drown” brought the emotional weight. “Miss You” with Chike delivered quiet longing. Then “Paparazzi” arrives and lifts the energy back up before the EP closes. That sequencing feels deliberate, and it gives the project a proper emotional arc rather than a random collection of songs.
Why Paparazzi Works as a Song
Beyond the feature and the concept, “Paparazzi” works because it stays fun without becoming shallow. Fave has always known how to write songs that are catchy without being empty, and this record continues that pattern. Groovy percussion and warm Afrobeats production keep the energy moving while both vocalists stay playful and in control throughout. Nothing about the record tries too hard, which is exactly why it lands.
Since “Baby Riddim” introduced her to the world, Fave has been building quietly and steadily. The RnBling EP feels like the moment she starts letting people fully see what she’s capable of.
Go stream “Paparazzi” now on Spotify, Apple Music, and Audiomack.
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