This week, Africa’s bubbling music scene continues to prove why it’s the heartbeat of global music. With new releases pouring in from every corner of the continent, Africa’s finest innovators keep the energy high with fresh dancefloor heaters, sharp new singles, and stirring pop melodies.
New Music Friday continues to be a reflection of the continent’s thriving soundscape, and African Folder remains committed to providing you with a weekly guide to the best new African songs released this week. Nigerian street-hop star Seyi Vibez is back with a brand-new album, Fuji Moto. Masego releases a smooth new single I Win and Khaligraph Jones continues his hot streak with his latest single, Weyuat.
Here are the best new African songs released this week.
TOSS – 1550
Super-talented South African act Toss unleashes a brand new seven-track EP, 1550. After the success of the critically acclaimed Indabakani, which he released in 2024, 1550 continues to position Toss as one of South Africa’s most promising acts. The seven-track EP, which houses features from acts like DBN Gogo, Mellow & Sleazy, Cuba Beats, Blacko SA, Scotts Maphuma and many more, is crafted to accomplish one simple mission: to make you dance.
Teni & Gunna – Speed
If you weren’t aware, American megastar Gunna has been on a collaborative run with Nigerian acts, starting from his collaboration with Sarz and Asake on the hit record Happiness. Since then, he has collaborated with stars like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake and Shallipopi. Teni is the latest Nigerian act to collaborate with the American star as they join forces on the Jaysynth-produced single, Speed. A hard-hitting dance single that’s almost guaranteed to be a mainstay on DJ sets as Detty December looms. effortlessly smooth, delivering that unmistakable “rich-man-in-love” groove Mr Eazi has perfected.
Smallgod, Headie One & Kweku Smoke – Hustle
British-Ghanaian music mogul Smallgod continues to export Ghanaian music and talents, connecting Ghanaian music and culture with the diaspora and the world through his brilliantly curated albums. His latest exploit sees him combine the emotionally charged rap style of Kweku Smoke with the hard-hitting grime vibe of Tottenham rapper Headie One. The result is Hustle, a compelling single that exploits the best of both artists’ distinct styles.
Hamza Namira – Wenak Men Zaman
Hamza Namira’s latest offering, Wenak Men Zaman, sees him bridge Arabian pop, R&B and American trap. The result is a sonically appealing single that thrives on the brilliance of its instrumentation as Namira’s emotionally charged vocals passionately sing words of adulation in praise of his love interest.
Omah Lay – Waist
Grammy-nominated hitmaker Omah Lay finally releases his first single of 2025, an upbeat single titled Waist. The singer, fresh off a Grammy nomination for his work on Davido’s smash hit single With You, reminds listeners of his unrivalled ability to craft stinging singles that easily capture the attention of the masses with his latest offering, combining Afropop with Amapiano and Highlife elements to deliver a single that is thrilling and exciting.
