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Get the latest new African music releases, from fresh Afrobeats to amapiano drops and the buzzing talent reshaping the sound of the continent.

Adekunle Gold and Olamide collab after a decade 

Before 'Sade', Adekunle Gold was YBNL's in-house graphic designer — the man who drew the logo the label still uses. Nearly ten years after Olamide signed him, the
Saida Charaf Bismillah

Moroccan Singer Saida Charaf Releases ‘Bismillah’ for Ramadan

Moroccan singer Saida Charaf releases 'Bismillah' for Ramadan — a self-written, self-composed song with an AI-generated music video that fans are calling the most
Moroccan rap Ramadan EP

Moroccan Rap Classics Season 2 Launches With a Ramadan EP

Moroccan Rap Classics Season 2 launches with a Ramadan EP featuring Lmou3ela9at, shot and produced at TLBiggy Studio with direction from Is9at.
RnBoi Ayra Starr Mon Bébé music video

RnBoi and Ayra Starr Connect on Silky Franco-Afrobeats Single ‘Mon Bébé’

French R&B star RnBoi teams up with Nigeria's Ayra Starr for 'Mon Bébé,' a Franco-Afrobeats crossover with a sleek visual directed by Zaven.
Sona Closer UK Afrobeats single

Sona Returns With ‘Closer’ as UK Afrobeats Gathers Fresh Momentum

UK-based Sona drops 'Closer,' a warm Afro-fusion single continuing his momentum from sold-out headline sets and a growing reputation as one of British Afrobeats'
King Promise Mr Eazi That Way

King Promise and Mr Eazi Sample the Backstreet Boys on ‘That Way’ — and It Works

King Promise and Mr Eazi sample the Backstreet Boys on a Jae5 and Guiltybeatz-produced single that hints at something special from their upcoming joint
L.A.X Fine Wine Magicsticks

L.A.X Returns With ‘Fine Wine’, a Smooth Afrobeats Statement Produced by Magicsticks

L.A.X links up with super-producer Magicsticks for Fine Wine, a relaxed, romance-driven Afrobeats single that opens his 2026 campaign in style.
Terry Apala Apaladisskizzy Mavo

Terry Apala and Mavo Drop ‘Apaladisskizzy’ — a Fresh Twist on Apala-Fusion

The king of modern Apala-fusion links up with one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising stars on a track that puts rhythm, charisma and heritage first.
Fredo Birthday music video Burna Boy

Fredo, Burna Boy and Steel Banglez Link Up for ‘Birthday’ — and the Video Matches the Energy

UK rapper Fredo and Nigeria’s Burna Boy team up for a feel-good anthem produced by Steel Banglez. The video is all luxury, drip and
Lekaa Beats Omah Lay ODUMODUBLVCK

Lekaa Beats, Omah Lay and ODUMODUBLVCK Join Forces on ‘Angels’

Producer Lekaa Beats brings together two of Nigeria’s most distinct voices on Angels — Omah Lay’s velvet tone meets ODUMODUBLVCK’s raw street energy.
Gyakie Party Galore music video

Gyakie and Kojey Radical Bring the Night to Life in the ‘Party Galore’ Music Video

The Ghanaian vocalist links up with UK’s Kojey Radical for the vibrant Party Galore visual, another highlight from her debut album After Midnight.
Wizkid Asake Turbulence video

Wizkid and Asake Release Cinematic Video for ‘Turbulence’ from REAL Vol. 1 EP

Nigerian superstars Wizkid and Asake unveil the cinematic music video for 'Turbulence', the standout track from their historic joint EP REAL Vol. 1.
Dave Tems Raindance UK number one

Dave and Tems Claim UK Number One With ‘Raindance’ After Romantic Lagos-Shot Video Ignites Internet

British-Nigerian rapper Dave and Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems claim the top spot on the UK Official Singles Chart with 'Raindance', marking major milestones for

About new African music releases

Four questions, answered in plain text, marked up as FAQPage.

How often is this page updated?

Daily. Singles, EPs and albums are added the day they land, newest first.

Do you cover diaspora releases?

Yes. UK, French and Portuguese-language releases by African artists sit alongside releases from the continent.

Which genres are covered?

Afrobeats, amapiano, afropop, bongo flava, makossa, gqom, afrohouse and fuji.

Where can I hear the tracks?

Every piece links the official streaming release and, where one exists, the official video.

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