Nigerian heavyweights Davido, Rema, and Omah Lay are among the headline names announced for the festival, which is scheduled to take place from June 9 to June 11, 2027, in Portimão, Portugal.

The three-day celebration will bring together leading acts from Afrobeats, Amapiano, dancehall, and other African-influenced genres, continuing Afro Nation’s reputation as a major international platform for African music.

On the lit stage, Davido, Rema, and Congolese superstar Fally Ipupa headline the lineup. Omah Lay and Jamaican singer Shenseea are also billed for the stage, alongside Odeal, Victony, Valiant, Bamby, Rayvanny, and MiMi Kids.

Amapiano will take centre stage on the Piano People Stage, where South African hitmakers Kabza De Small and TxC lead the lineup. Dlala Thukzin joins as a special guest, while Young Stunna, Zee Nxumalo, 031Choppa, W4DE, Xduppy and Al Xapo are also scheduled to perform.

The festival experience will extend into the night with a Lit Stage after-party featuring South Gidi, DJ Maphorisa and DJ Tunez. Over at the Afrotronic VIP Stage, DJs including Caiiro and DJEFF are set to keep the atmosphere going.

Afro Nation Portugal has become a major meeting point for African music and its global audience, attracting performers and fans from different parts of the world.

With Davido, Rema, Omah Lay, Fally Ipupa, and Kabza De Small among the names announced, the 2027 edition is already shaping up as another major showcase of the sounds driving Africa’s global music movement.

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Below are the nominees for the highly anticipated ceremony, which is scheduled to take place in Canada.

Album of the Year

• Catharsis — Fola
• Clarity of Mind — Omah Lay
• G.O.A.T — Erigga
• Morayo — Wizkid
• The Machine Is Coming — Odumodublvck
• This One Is Personal — Tiwa Savage
• No Sign of Weakness — Burna Boy

Best Rap Single

• 2:02PM in London — Odumodublvck
• ACL — Blaqbonez
• Man2Man — Dremo
• PDSTRN — Moshood
• Nkemakonam — Tuff King
• Wuse Tu — Zaylevelten, Mavo
• John Wick — Zhus Jdo

Song of the Year

• Arike — Kunmie
• Hey Jago — Poco Lee, Shoday & Rahman Jago
• Hot Body — Ayra Starr
• Joy Is Coming — Fido
• MMS — Asake & Wizkid
• With You — Davido & Omah Lay

Afrobeats Single of the Year

• Fun — Rema
• Jogodo — Asake & Wizkid
• Laho — Shallipopi
• With You — Davido & Omah Lay
• You — Fola
• Bundle by Bundle — Burna Boy

Best Performer (Live)

• Adekunle Gold — Live at the National Theatre, Lagos
• Asake — Red Bull Symphonic
• Ayra Starr — Global Citizen Festival 2025
• Johnny Drille — Johnny’s Room Live 6
• Ruger — Live at Indigo at The O2, London (2025)

Best R&B Album

• Before We Became Strangers — Kunmie
• Catharsis — Fola
• Qing Madi — I Am the Blueprint
• Love Is a Kingdom — Tems
• Reflection Station — Tay Iwar
• This One Is Personal — Tiwa Savage

Best Recording of the Year

• Arike — Kunmie
• Amaeya — How Do You?
• Rema — Baby (Is It a Crime)
• Omah Lay & Elmah — Coping Mechanism
• Davido & Omah Lay — With You
• Fola — You

Best Alternative Album

• SDC — Afrika Magik
• Sewa — Detox
• BOJ — Duplicity
• Wizard Chan — Healers Chapel
• Scottyolorin — Olorin Pack
• Zaylevelten — Then 1t Got Crazy

Digital Artiste of the Year

• Asake
• Ayra Starr
• BNXN
• Chella
• Fola
• Mavo
• Seyi Vibez
• Wizkid

Next Rated

• Fido
• Fola
• Llona
• Mavo
• Shoday

Best Male Artiste

• Adekunle Gold
• Asake
• Fola
• Mavo
• Rema
• Wizkid
• Burna Boy

Rookie of the Year

• Amma
• Danpapa GTA
• Firstklaz
• Kidd Carder
• NO11
• Priesst
• OG Abbah

Best R&B Single

• 6:35 — Layefa
• How Do You? — Amaeya
• I Love You — Amma
• What You Need — Tems
• Winter & Summer — Magixx
• You4Me — Tiwa Savage

Songwriter of the Year

• Adekunle Gold — Many People
• Victony — Cough Syrup (w/ BNXN)
• Wizard Chan — Time Traveler
• Fola — Who Does That?
• Kunmie — Arike
• Amaeya — How Do You?

Best Vocal Performance (Female)

• Layefa — 6:35
• Amaeya — How Do You?
• Sewa — Lagos Lovin
• Qing Madi — Scumbag
• Liya — Skin to Skin
• Tiwa Savage — You4Me

Best Inspirational Single

• Sunmisola Agbebi & Yinka Okeleye — Amioluwa
• Lawrence Oyor — Favour
• Sinach — Idinma (You Are Good)
• Emma OMG — Ko’rin Iyin (I Will Praise You)
• Gaise Baba & Lawrence Oyor — No Turning Back II
• Mercy Chinwo — We Move

Best Vocal Performance (Male)

• Adekunle Gold — I’m Not Done
• Flavour — Orente
• Magixx — Summer & Winter
• Odeal — Patience
• Syemca — Love Egbugomo
• Tay Iwar — Bad Belle

Producer of the Year

• Magicsticks — Jogodo
• P. Priime — MMS
• Ragee — Hot Body
• Sarz — Getting Paid
• Tempoe — With You

Best Collaboration

• CKay & Mavo — Body (Danz)
• Mavo & Wave$tar — Escaladizzy
• Poco Lee, Shoday & Rahman Jago — Hey Jago
• Odumodublvck & Victony — Pity This Boy
• Davido & Omah Lay — With You
• Mr Eazi & King Promise — See What We’ve Done
• Chief Priest & Spyki — Finally

Songwriter of the Year

• Adekunle Gold — Many People
• Victony — Cough Syrup (w/ BNXN)
• Wizard Chan — Time Traveler
• Fola — Who Does That?
• Kunmie — Arike
• Amaeya — How Do You?

Afrobeats Album of the Year

• 5ive — Davido
• Captain — BNXN
• Clarity of Mind — Omah Lay
• Fuji — Adekunle Gold
• Morayo — Wizkid
• No Sign of Weakness — Burna Boy

Best Female Artist

• Ayra Starr
• Qing Madi
• Sewa
• Tems
• Teni
• Tiwa Savage

Lyricist on the Roll

• Blaqbonez — ACL
• Dremo — Man2Man
• Modenine — If You Like Gym (w/ Odumodublvck)
• PDSTRN — Moshood
• Ycee — Man2Man Remix (w/ Dremo)

Best Rap Album

• Tuff King — Black Sheepizen (The 13th Disciple)
• A-Q — GE3 (The Beginning)
• Erigga — G.O.A.T
• JeriQ — King
• Blaqbonez — No Excuses
• Odumodublvck — The Machine Is Coming

Best Street-Hop Artiste

• Famous Pluto — Na Scra
• Kashcoming — All My Money
• Poco Lee — Hey Jago (w/ Shoday & Rahman Jago)
• Seyi Vibez — Shaolin
• Shallipopi — Laho
• Tuff King — Nkemakonam
• Rybeena — Gaddem (w/ Shoday)

International Artiste of the Year

• Ciara
• Dave
• Gunna
• Jazmine Sullivan
• Shenseea
• Tiakola

Best Southern African Artist

• ​Ciza 🇿🇦
• ​DJ Maphorisa 🇿🇦
• ​Jazzwrld 🇱🇸
• ​Kabza De Small 🇿🇦
• ​Tyla 🇿🇦
• ​Uncle Waffles 🇸🇿

​Music Video of the Year

• ​Director Pink — 10 Kilo
• ​TG Omori — Afroculture
• ​DK — Bundle by Bundle
• ​Jyde Ajala — Wizard Chan
• ​Meji Alabi — Who’s Dat Girl
• ​Dammy Twitch — With You

​Best Alternative Song

• ​Cyk Baddie — Luwa.mp4 & Jeleel!
• ​Sewa — Lagos Lovin
• ​Wizard Chan — Oliver
• ​Blnde — Omo To Sexy
• ​Wave$tar — Prada Baby
• ​Obongjayar — Sweet Danger
• ​Chief Priest, Boypee & Zoro Swagbag — Summer Adina

Best West African Artiste

• ​Black Sherif 🇬🇭
• ​Himra 🇨🇮
• ​KiDi 🇬🇭
• ​King Promise 🇬🇭
• ​Moliy 🇬🇭
• ​Wally B. Seck 🇸🇳
• ​Stonebwoy 🇬🇭

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Featuring a standout collaboration with Jorja Smith on Coming Home, the project embraces themes of connection, spontaneity, and enjoying life’s memorable moments.

Recorded across Medellín, Los Angeles, and London, For A Good Time… expands Odeal’s signature Afro-R&B sound while maintaining the soulful storytelling that has earned him recognition as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging acts.

The project captures a balance between infectious energy and emotional honesty, reflecting the different sides of his musical identity.

Tracks such as Rush, Get Down, and the house-inspired Bluey Vuitton bring a lively, feel-good atmosphere, highlighting Odeal’s ability to create music built for movement and celebration.

Meanwhile, Coming Home featuring Jorja Smith serves as one of the project’s defining moments, blending both artists’ vocal strengths into a smooth and emotionally rich collaboration.

 

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As the album progresses, Odeal gradually returns to more vulnerable themes. The closing stretch of After The Club, Love And Hate, and Trying Things explores the complexities of relationships, trust, and the uncertainty that often comes with love, adding emotional depth to the project’s otherwise carefree spirit.

The release arrives after a breakthrough period for Odeal, who has continued to build momentum with major career achievements.

Over the past year, he has sold out London’s O2 Academy Brixton, completed tours across the UK, Europe, and Australia, performed on Later… with Jools Holland and NPR’s Tiny Desk, and joined Stormzy on 24 Hours.

With For A Good Time…, Odeal delivers another confident step forward, proving his versatility while further establishing himself as one of the most promising voices shaping the future of Afro-R&B.

Listen to “‘For A Good Time…(EP)” HERE

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Carried by infectious melodies and laid-back performances, the song paints a picture of a captivating love interest whose beauty, confidence, and presence leave a lasting impression.

Beyond its flirtatious vibe, “COCA BODY” also explores themes of affection, admiration, and emotional closeness. Through heartfelt expressions and playful chemistry, the artists convey their intention to build a deeper connection, cherish shared moments, and make their partner feel loved, appreciated, and emotionally secure.

Frenna, Odeal & Wizkid – COCA BODY Lyrics

Intro: Odeal
Oh

Chorus: Odeal & Frenna
Girl, you got bad intentions (Yeah)
Applying that pressure (Oh)
When they asking me questions
I tell ’em it’s your Coca-Cola body
Your direction (Your, your)
When I follow your waistline (Waistline)
Call me back, oh, no waste time
I’m tryna see your Coca-Cola body (Oh)

Verse 1: Frenna
One milli’, jij bent one in a million
Baby, you’ve got my eyes on you
All around the way, I’m on that ten
Gyal, I’m on ya, you the only one I choose
And I’ve been all in my baby
All my life, I could never let go
Ain’t got to say what we already know now
Ah, nah, nah, ye-yeah
Lately, I been active overseas
Shows been over-packed, but you the only one I see
What’s it gonna take for you to leave with me?
What’s it take, my love?
Let me know

Chorus: Frenna, Odeal & Wizkid
Girl, you got bad intentions (Yeah)
Applying that pressure (Woah-woah-woah)
When they asking me questions
I tell ’em it’s your Coca-Cola body
Your direction (Your, your, woah-woah)
When I follow your waistline (Waistline)
Call me back, oh, no waste time
I’m tryna see your Coca-Cola body

Verse 2: Wizkid
Omo sensima, keep me obsessing
You steadily buzzing my phone
Want to keep blessing on your body, medicinal
You making me light in my kpo (Kpo)
You be top shotta on ya block, who better den?
Maybe gyal a mara wa, no waste time
Eyes on you, baby, you could start a fire
With the way you back it up
‘Cause it’s only you on my mind everyday
Make we do one-on-one, what ya say?
‘Cause we can’t get enough everyday
Spend my time and bands any day (Oh-ah)

Chorus: Frenna & Odeal
Girl, you got bad intentions (Yeah)
Applying that pressure (Oh)
When they asking me questions
I tell ’em it’s your Coca-Cola body
Your direction (Your, your)
When I follow your waistline (Waistline)
Call me back, oh, no waste time
I’m tryna see your Coca-Cola body

Outro: Odeal & Frenna
You’re my last lover
Baby, you’re my last lover (Oh, woah-woah)
Baby, you’re my last lover
You’re my last lover
Baby, you’re me last lover
Baby, you’re me last lover

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Built around gentle percussion, breezy guitar riffs, and an infectious Afro-inspired rhythm, the song delivers a relaxed yet captivating sound that feels tailor-made for repeat listens.

The production remains clean and understated, allowing each artist’s unique style to shine without overpowering the record’s easy-going atmosphere.

Frenna opens the track with confidence, setting the mood through his effortless delivery before Wizkid slides in with the laid-back vocal performance that has become one of his trademarks.

Odeal completes the trio, adding soulful textures and emotional depth that elevate the collaboration beyond a standard feature.

Lyrically, COCA BODY revolves around admiration, affection, and emotional commitment. The artists express appreciation for a partner’s beauty, confidence, and presence while also highlighting the desire to build a deeper connection.

The songwriting stays simple and relatable, allowing the melodies to carry much of the song’s emotional appeal.

One of the record’s biggest strengths is the natural chemistry between the three performers. Despite coming from different musical backgrounds, Frenna, Wizkid and Odeal blend seamlessly, creating a collaboration that feels organic rather than forced.

With its smooth production, memorable hooks, and international lineup, COCA BODY is another example of Afro-fusion’s growing global reach.

The track successfully combines the strengths of three distinctive artists to deliver a feel-good anthem that is likely to resonate with audiences well beyond Africa.

Listen to “Coca Body” HERE

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Here is the complete list of nominees for the highly anticipated MOBO Awards 2026, set to take place in March.

The nominations for the 2026 edition have officially been revealed, with Nigerian artists making a powerful showing across major categories.

Stars such as Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Rema, Adekunle Gold, and Tiwa Savage earned nods, further underlining Nigeria’s expanding impact on the global music landscape.

The annual celebration of music of Black origin will be held at the Co-op Live on March 26, a date that also marks the 30th anniversary of the prestigious awards.

This year’s honours will recognise artists and releases from September 1, 2024, to October 1, 2025. Leading the nominations are acclaimed acts like Little Simz and Olivia Dean, alongside fast-rising talents including kwn and Jim Legxacy.

Best male act

• Central Cee
• Elmiene
• Jim Legxacy
• Nemzzz
• Odeal
• Skepta

Best female act

• Flo
• Kwn
• Little Simz
• Olivia Dean
• Pinkpantheress
• Sasha Keable

Album of the year

• Central Cee – Can’t Rush Greatness
• Ezra Collective – Dance, No One’s Watching
• Flo – Access All Areas
• Kojey Radical – Don’t Look Down
• Little Simz – Lotus
• Olivia Dean – The Art Of Loving

Song of the year

• AJ Tracey Feat. Jorja Smith – Crush
• Donaeo Feat. Omar, Lemar & House Gospel Choir – Nights Like This
• Fred Again, Skepta & Plaqueboymax – Victory Lap
• Jim Legxacy & Dave – 3x
• Kwn – Do What I Say
• Myles Smith – Nice To Meet You
• Olivia Dean – Man I Need
• Pinkpantheress – Illegal
• Raye – Where Is My Husband!
• Tim Duzit – Kat Slater

Best newcomer

• DC3
• EsDeeKid
• Finessekid
• Jim Legxacy
• Kwn
• Namesbliss
• Nia Smith
• Sekou
• Skye Newman
• YT

Video of the year

• Pozer – Shanghigh Noon
• FKA Twigs – Eusexua
• Jim Legxacy –
• Little Simz – Flood
• Raye – Where Is My Husband!
• Skepta & Fred Again.. – Back 2 Back

Best R&B / Soul act

• Elmiene
• Flo
• Kwn
• Odeal
• Olivia Dean
• Sasha Keable

Best alternative music act

• Alt Blk Era
• Blood Orange
• Hak Baker
• Michael Kiwanuka
• Nova Twins
• Rachel Chinouriri

Best grime act

• Chip
• Jayahadadream
• Kasst 8
• Ruff Sqwad
• Scorcher
• Wiley

Best hip-hop act

• Aitch
• Asco
• Catch
• Central Cee
• D-Block Europe
• Kojey Radical
• Little Simz
• Loyle Carner
• Wretch 32
• Youngs Teflon

Best drill act

• 36
• Booter Bee
• Chy Cartier
• Esdeekid
• K-Trap
• Leostaytrill
• Nemzzz
• Pozer
• Twin S
• Wohdee

Best international act

• Ayra Starr
• Cardi B
• Clipse
• Gunna
• Kehlani
• Leon Thomas
• Mariah The Scientist
• Moliy
• Tyla
• Vybz Kartel

Best media personality

• Bemi Orojuogun (Bus Aunty)
• Dj Ag
• In My Opinion
• Melissa Holdbrook-Akposoe (Melissas Wardrobe)
• Nadia Jae
• Niko Omilana
• Pk Humble
• Remi Burgz
• Uche Natori
• Winners Talking

Best performance in a TV Show / Film

• Aaron Pierre – Mufasa: The Lion King
• Ashley Thomas – Hostage
• Ashley Walters – Adolescence
• Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
• Damson Idris – F1
• Dayo Koleosho – Eastenders
• Lennie James – Mr Loverman
• Marianne Jean-Baptiste – Hard Truths
• Stephen Graham – Adolesence
• Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners

Best African music act

• Adekunle Gold
• Ayra Starr
• Davido
• Joshua Baraka
• Moliy
• Rema
• Shallipopi
• Tiwa Savage
• Tyla
• Wizkid

Best Caribbean music act

• Ayetian
• Lila Iké
• Masicka
• Shenseea
• Vybz Kartel
• Yung Bredda

Best jazz act

• Cktrl
• Ego Ella May
• Ezra Collective
• Kokoroko
• Nubya Garcia
• Yazmin Lacey

Best electronic act

• FKA Twigs
• Jazzy
• Kilimanjaro
• Pinkpantheress
• Salute
• Sherelle

Best gospel act

• Annatoria
• DC3
• Faith Child
• Imrhan
• Sondae
• Still Shadey

Best producer

• Inflo
• Jae5
• Miles Clinton James
• P2J
• Sammy Soso
• Zach Nahome

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Featuring Wizkid, Nights In The Sun is a soothing, love-soaked track that captures the comfort and happiness found in a special connection.

The song celebrates natural chemistry, tender moments, and the way the right person can make life feel warmer and more alive.

With smooth harmonies and heartfelt energy, the record paints a picture of romance, bliss, and the beauty of sharing both quiet mornings and intimate nights.

Odeal & Wizkid – ‘Nights In The Sun‘ Lyrics

Girl you know what
Keep me entertained by the tone that you talk
I couldn’t hate you no girl not once
That’s ’cause you keep it 101

Nights in the sun
You got me right where you want
Tables are turning
I found my person

Bon la vida
Bon la vida
Mornings are different with you
So starting with breakfast and you
Bon la vida
Bon la vida
Mornings are different with you
So starting with breakfast and you

Baby you no be no get problems
Me I just one burn some time
Baby light up the candle
Burning from morning to nights ose mogbe o
Mogbe o mogbe o
E go be like movie nanana
Make everybody watcho
Sipping on palm wine
A perfect whine
Na the way you dey do all the things you do in a different kind of way
You got that different type of slay
And I can tell that you’re different type already
Burst my medula vibes so steady
You are my adrenaline I’m so ready
Put it up on me I want to spend these

Nights in the sun
You got me right where you want
Tables are turning
I found my person

Bon la vida
Bon la vida
Mornings are different with you
So starting with breakfast and you
Bon la vida
Bon la vida
Mornings are different with you
So starting with breakfast and you

Bon la vida
Bon la vida
Bon la vida
Bon la vida

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Joining him is none other than Afrobeats heavyweight Wizkid, adding extra star power to an already fan-favourite record.

The 26-year-old German-Nigerian singer, who has steadily been building momentum on the global scene, unveiled the visuals to the song taken from his 2025 album, The Fall That Saved Us.

Directed by Sahrazadat alongside Films by Levi, the video arrived on YouTube on the 13th of January 2026 and quickly racked up tens of thousands of views.

Set against a moody, late-night backdrop, the video leans heavily into smooth rhythms, sensual energy, and understated luxury.

The chemistry between both artists is unmistakable, with Wizkid’s laid-back presence complementing Odeal’s emotional delivery.

Fans were quick to react online, many praising Wizkid’s refreshed look, with Olamide even calling him “so fly,” while others jokingly complained that the video ended too soon.

The collaboration marks another major step in Odeal’s rising profile, coming shortly after his Billboard recognition and recent signing with Sony Music.

It also reinforces his ability to blend Afro-R&B with intimate storytelling, a signature that runs through The Fall That Saved Us.

Wizkid’s contribution elevates the record, especially with lyrics like:

“Mornings hit different with you,
So, I’m starting with breakfast and you.”

Since its release, Nights In The Sun has enjoyed heavy rotation among fans, quickly growing into one of the standout tracks on the project.

With millions of listeners worldwide tapping into its smooth vibe, the song’s popularity shows no signs of slowing down.

With this visual now out, Odeal isn’t just chasing the spotlight he’s comfortably stepping into it.

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The new EP follows his critically acclaimed summer project, The Summer That Saved Me, a body of work celebrated for its lush fusion of R&B and Afrobeats and its themes of freedom, love, and self-discovery.

While that project radiated warmth and liberation, this next installment appears to delve into more introspective and emotional territory.

Odeal teased the release with a short visual clip on social media, offering glimpses of a moodier aesthetic that hints at themes of vulnerability, healing, and growth, a creative contrast to the sunny vibrance of previous tracks like Miami and London Summers.

The announcement rounds off a stellar year for the fast-rising artist, who recently clinched Best Newcomer and Best R&B/Soul Act at the 2025 MOBO Awards.

Known for his seamless blend of soulful R&B melodies, Afrobeats rhythms, and Alté-inspired style, Odeal continues to evolve as one of the most compelling voices in the new wave of global African music.

The Fall That Saved Us will be available on all major streaming platforms on November 21, 2025.

NEW ODEAL MUSIC
THE FALL THAT SAVED US 📀
NOVEMBER 21 pic.twitter.com/JYkXLW3WiC

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Renowned for his melodic prowess and genre-bending finesse, Lojay curates a body of work that glides effortlessly between silky Afrobeats rhythms and R&B sensuality, his smooth vocals glimmering over lush soundscapes that balance emotion with groove.

Executive-produced by P.Priime, Rexxie, and other sonic architects, XOXO captures the ever-shifting shades of love from playful flirtations to deep vulnerability.

The album’s production blends vibrant percussion, ambient synths, and soulful hooks, evoking both late-night confessions and sun-drenched escapes.

Now with a full-length project under his belt, Lojay cements his status as one of Nigeria’s most distinctive voices, crafting music that speaks as much to the heart as it does to the dance floor.

XOXO unfolds like a love letter in motion, every track pulsing with intimacy and self-awareness. Lojay’s velvety tone and meticulous attention to detail anchor the project’s sonic world, one where traditional highlife nuances meet trap cadences and soft reggaeton undertones.

The album’s collaborations deepen its emotional palette:

• Odeal lends ethereal harmonies to the sultry Mwah!
• Feid infuses Latin warmth into Body, transforming it into a slow-burning cross-cultural gem
• Tyla’s golden vocals illuminate Memories with tender reflection
• Victony injects kinetic energy into Sawa, turning it into a heartfelt anthem

Meanwhile, solo standouts like Shiver and Jericho showcase Lojay’s dynamic range, shifting from high-energy grooves to stripped-back ballads in a way that makes XOXO a truly zero-skips experience.

Visually and thematically cohesive, the album’s red-hued cover art depicting Lojay in a dimly lit crimson chamber mirrors the sensual warmth and emotional gravity woven through each song.

More than just a debut, XOXO feels like a culmination of Lojay’s evolution, a project that not only honors Afrobeats’ lineage but also redefines its emotional language for a global audience.

Listen to XOXO HERE.

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The project, originally slated for August, will now arrive on Thursday, October 10, 2025.

The Grammy-nominated star raised the excitement further by unveiling the album’s full 14-track lineup, which features a rich mix of collaborators from across the globe.

Fans can expect appearances from Colombian superstar Feid, UK-based talent Odeal, South Africa’s rising powerhouse Tyla, and Nigerian hitmaker Victony.

Among the standout tracks are ‘Mwah!’ featuring Odeal, ‘Body‘ with Feid, ‘Memories‘ alongside Tyla, and ‘Sawa‘ with Victony. Lojay also holds his own on solo records like ‘Sale,’ ‘Shiver,’ Jericho,’ and ‘Alright.’

The project promises a seamless fusion of Afrobeats, R&B, and cross-continental sounds further proof of Lojay’s versatility.

The delay, first announced in August, was explained by the singer as a matter of perfection. Sharing a heartfelt note with his fans, he admitted the decision wasn’t easy but necessary.

“This being my debut album, it’s so important to me that when you press play, it feels timeless,” he wrote. “After all this time, I want to be sure it’s exactly right.”

 

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Since breaking out with his smash hit ‘Monalisa,’ Lojay has built a reputation for pouring raw emotion into his music, crafting a sound that bridges cultures and genres.

‘XOXO‘ now represents the next big chapter in his journey—a deeply personal project he has been shaping for two years.

With the countdown officially underway, all eyes are on October 10 as fans prepare to embrace what could be one of the defining African music releases of the year.

LOJAY DEBUT ALBUM
XOXO

FEATURING ⤵️
FEID
ODEAL
TYLA
VICTONY

OUT ON OCTOBER 10 🤩⏳ pic.twitter.com/C1MsxFrPXc

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At 25, the Afro-fusion and alté-R&B artist has carved a niche with his seamless blend of soulful melodies, Afrobeats grooves, and alté experimentation. His genre-bending sound has connected with listeners across Africa, the UK, and beyond, placing him among a new wave of African artists reshaping global pop.

The award not only celebrates Odeal’s rapid rise but also highlights the expanding footprint of African music worldwide. With Afrobeats and alté increasingly charting internationally, Billboard’s nod underscores the role of young talents like Odeal in driving the movement forward.

Industry watchers believe the recognition is just the start, with new projects and high-profile collaborations expected to lift Odeal to even greater heights. Fans and peers have already taken to social media to hail him as both a cultural innovator and a leading voice of British-African artistry.

By clinching Billboard’s African Rookie of the Year, Odeal cements his status as one of the continent’s brightest emerging stars — and a symbol of Africa’s unstoppable musical rise.

 

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