It’s another Friday, and the African music scene is buzzing with a string of new releases from our favourite African artists on the continent. Chocolate City frontman Young Jonn teams up with Wizkid on his brand new single Cash Flow. Tiwa Savage is back with a new album titled This One Is Personal. Ghanaian Songbird Gyakie finally releases her debut album, After Midnight. Wizard Chan continues to build momentum towards his debut album with his new single Amen. As usual, there’s a lot of new music to enjoy this weekend.
In this weekly roundup, African Folder brings you the most exciting new releases from Africa’s buzzing music scene. Our playlist spotlights rising stars and hot collaborations that’ll keep you going all weekend long. From West Africa to South Africa and beyond, we’ve got the scoop on the best new African songs to add to your playlist.
Here is New Music Africa, where we enlist the best new African songs released each week.
This One is personal – Tiwa Savage (Album)
On her latest album, Tiwa Savage continues to display why she remains the standard of excellence in Nigerian music. As the title suggests, the legendary songstress draws on her personal experiences to craft a poignant and emotionally charged album that resonates with the listener instantly. The album sees her explore R&B in depth without the pressure of commercial appeal. The result is an exceptional album, one of the best Nigerian albums of 2025.
Eko Groove – Spinall (Album)
Internationally acclaimed Nigerian DJ, producer, and hitmaker, Spinall has become a central figure in shaping Afrobeats on the global stage. Renowned for his chart-topping hits and high-profile collaborations, he continues to push the boundaries of African music. From Glastonbury to Afro Nation and Coachella, he has solidified his reputation as a world-class performer and in-demand DJ. His latest album, Eko Groove, is a sonic tribute to Lagos, the city that never stops moving. The album captures the rhythm of its streets, the energy of its people, and the pulse of its nightlife. Featuring an array of talents across Africa and Beyond, Spinall continues to cement his legacy as Nigeria’s greatest disc Jockey.
Cash Flow – Young Jonn & Wizkid
Nigerian mega star Wizkid has been on an impeccable feature run in 2025, featuring on hits like Billionaires Club with Olamide, Dynamite with Tyla, and Gimme Dat with Ayra Starr. He delivers his best performance yet on the groovy Amapiano jam Cash Flow with Young Jonn. This sounds like a surefire smash hit.
After Midnight – Gyakie (Album)
Four years after scoring the continental smash hit record, Forever, Ghanaian Songbird Gyakie releases her debut album, After Midnight. The 17-track album features an array of stars, including Young Jonn, 6lack, Shatta Wale, Omar Sterling, Headie One, and Kojey Radical. The album showcases her soulful vocal signature, heartfelt songwriting and growth.
Wesh El Bahr – Bayou
Egyptian singer, songwriter and producer Bayou is back with a heartfelt love song, Wesh El Bahr, where he shares his feelings for his love interest. The singer popular for hit songs like Egyptian Wifey, Maghreb with Saint Levant, Casablanca, Persian Girl, and many more continues to export Egyptian pop music to the world with his exciting fusion of Arabian pop, R&B and electronic music influencers.
