New Music Africa Featuring AKA, Kuami Eugene, Tay Iwar And More

You can’t deny the fact that African music has reached an all-time high. Now more than ever, the world is paying attention, African music is literally traveling without a visa. Our artists are taking the sound to a new level, making Africans at home and those in the diaspora proud of the motherland.  

This is such a good time to be alive, and a very good time for African music. The reach is limitless, the culture has been transported, and the revolution is being televised. African artists are taking the world by storm, bagging international awards and deals like it’s a piece of cake, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with their foreign counterparts as the world now fully respects the quality of our music.

The stars shine brightly from West Africa to Southern Africa, East Africa, and North Africa, as the uniqueness and complexity of the continent’s rhythms syncopate louder than ever before.

This week, we bring to you ten of the best new African songs you should keep on your radar.

Stormzy – Hide & Seek (Remix) (Feat. Rema)

This week, fast-rising Nigerian singer Majeeed released his much-teased single ‘Gbese’ which features the self-proclaimed ‘African bad gyal’ Tiwa Savage. The Afrobeats single was produced by Nigerian veteran producer Masterkraft. Since its release on the 22nd of February, it’s been making the rounds among audiophiles.

DJ Tunez –  Banga (Feat. Portable)

Nigerian singer and songwriter Bella Alubo thrilled her fans with a new song titled ‘Patience. ‘Patience’’ is a beautifully delivered Afrobeat-themed song about patience and faith. If you are looking for a psychedelic rush, this is definitely one of the best new releases you should plug into.

AKA – Mass Country Album

It’s a West African affair with the newly released ‘One More Night’ by Ghana’s Kuami Eugene and American-Nigerian, Rotimi. The three-minute midtempo is a soothing listen. The song takes an interesting approach, as the theme of the song dwells on the updated method of payment required by the “it” girls in exchange for affection. 

Tay Iwar – Healing

Cultures unite as America’s Bas, Ghana’s Black Sheriff, and Nigeria’s Kel-P team up for Hollywood. The song ‘Blood, Sweat, & Tears’ is the soundtrack to the American film franchise, Creed. All artists involved deliver in a way unique to each.

Falz – Owa (Feat. Tekno)

Popular Nigerian rapper, Falz, enlists the help of fellow compatriot, Tekno, on the satirical-ridden ‘Owa’. The song touches on delicate subjects like corruption, poverty, and the daily struggles of an average Nigerian, all while being sonically pleasing to the ear.