Fast-rising Nigerian artist Ayo Maff, born Ayorinde Mafoluku Ayodele, has officially unveiled his debut studio album, Prince of the Street, a project that confidently stakes his claim as a leading voice of street-hop’s next generation.
Rooted in his upbringing in Somolu and Bariga, the 13-track album paints vivid portraits of street life, ambition, resilience, and emotional vulnerability.
Ayo Maff fuses Afrobeats, Amapiano, and highlife influences, offering a project that is as rhythmically rich as it is lyrically grounded.
With sharp, expressive vocals and melodic flair, Ayo Maff brings a distinctive energy to each track, effortlessly shifting between genres while remaining true to his raw, street-inspired sound.
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Prince of the Street features a powerful lineup of collaborators, including Chike, BNXN, Seyi Vibez, Jazzworx, and Thukuthela, each contributing their unique flavor to the album’s sonic landscape. The result is a diverse yet cohesive body of work that showcases Ayo Maff’s versatility and star potential.
The album rollout was strategically led by two early singles, “Lazy Baby” and “Panic,” both of which generated buzz and laid the groundwork for the album’s strong reception.
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More than just an introduction, Prince of the Street is a powerful mission statement from an artist determined to speak for the streets while redefining what it means to come from them.
Listen to “Prince of the Street” HERE.