This week’s New Music Friday lineup is stacked with exciting new releases from some of the hottest names in afrobeats, hip-hop, and alternative sounds. Leading the pack are powerful singles like REMA’s infectious track “FUN” and the star-studded collaboration “BOBO” by Adekunle Gold, Lojay, and Shoday. Fans of rhythmic vibes and lyrical flows will also enjoy fresh cuts from Shallipopi, Fola x Gabzy, and Pheelz, whose new singles deliver catchy hooks and unforgettable beats.

Album drops are equally impressive, with Fola unveiling his new project Catharsis, and Wizard Chan returning with Healers Chapel. Tay Iwar’s much-anticipated WONDERFUL (EP) is out now, offering smooth grooves and introspective lyrics. Other albums such as Olanrewaju by AQT and Purpose & Poetry by Tiphe showcase the evolving soundscape of contemporary African music, blending heartfelt narratives with modern production.

Whether you’re vibing to the energetic remix pack of Jigga by TAR1Q or diving into Adventures of Silly Billy Vol 2, this week’s releases promise a rich musical journey. From hopeful anthems to reflective tunes, these singles and albums are ready to enrich your playlist and soundtrack your weekend.

EKO – FOLA
FUN – REMA
BOBO – ADEKUNLE GOLD X LOJAY X SHODAY
NA SO – SHALLIPOPI
ROBBERY – FOLA X GABZY
SHAKABULIZZY – MAVO
JIGGA – TAR1Q X DARKOVIBES X PAULO CHAKAL
JAMMING/GROWING PAINS – PHEELZ
KADUNA – T.CALZ
TRIPS N STEEZE – SILLYBILLY
TRUMP – SMUR LEE X ZHUS JDO
MENTAL – SKALES
OLANREWAJU – AQT
WONDERFUL – TAY IWAR
HEAL – WIZARD CHAN X JOEBOY
THIS MOMENT – PHYNO X CHEQUE
PORSCHE – TI BLAZE
IF YOU LEAVE – SALLE X AYO MAFF
ACHALUGO – UGOCCIE
QUESTION – KIING LU X DANDIZZY X LENICE
MSP – NASTY C
Catharsis — FOLA (Album)
Healers Chapel — Wizard Chan (Album)
WONDERFUL (EP) — Tay Iwar
Olanrewaju — AQT(Album)
Purpose & Poetry — TIPHE (Album)
Jamming PACK — Pheelz(Album)
Jigga (Remix Pack) — TAR1Q(Album)
Adventures of Silly Billy Vol 2 — SillyBilly(Album)