FOLA leads the pack with an impressive 10 nominations, putting the fast-rising singer ahead of some of the country’s most established names. Wizkid and Omah Lay follow with seven nominations each, while Asake, Davido, and Mavo each earned six.

The nominations reflect the range of artists making an impact across Afrobeats, R&B, rap and the wider Nigerian music scene. Here is a closer look at the artists who picked up the most nods this year.

FOLA — 10 Nominations

FOLA emerges as the most-nominated artist at the 2026 Headies, earning recognition across songwriting, vocals, Afrobeats, R&B and major award categories.

• Song of the Year — You
• Afrobeats Single of the Year — You
• Best Recording of the Year — You
• Album of the Year — Catharsis
• Best R&B Album — Catharsis
• Best R&B Single — You
• Best Vocal Performance (Male) — You
• Songwriter of the Year — You
• Digital Artiste of the Year
• Next Rated

MEET FOLA, HE IS THE MOST NOMINATED ARTIST AT THE 2026 HEADIES

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— FOLA (@Folapondis) August 25, 2026

Wizkid — 7 Nominations

Wizkid remains firmly in the mix, collecting seven nominations spanning major song, album, artist, and digital categories.

• Song of the Year — MMS
• Afrobeats Single of the Year — Jogodo
• Album of the Year — Morayo
• Afrobeats Album of the Year — Morayo
• Best Male Artiste
• Digital Artiste of the Year
• Viewers’ Choice

 

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Omah Lay — 7 Nominations

Omah Lay matches Wizkid’s total with seven nominations, with With You featuring prominently across several categories.

• Song of the Year — With You
• Afrobeats Single of the Year — With You
• Best Recording of the Year — With You
• Best Collaboration — With You
• Best R&B Single — With You
• Best Male Artiste
• Digital Artiste of the Year

Asake — 6 Nominations

Asake earns six nominations, including recognition for his music, live performance, and digital presence.

• Song of the Year — MMS
• Afrobeats Single of the Year — Jogodo
• Best Performer (Live) — Red Bull Symphonic
• Best Male Artiste
• Digital Artiste of the Year
• Viewers’ Choice

Asake earns multiple nominations at the 18th Headies! 🏆🔥

🏆 Best Performer (Live)
🏆 Headies Viewers’ Choice
🏆 Digital Artiste of the Year
🏆 Best Male Artiste
🏆 Song of the Year (MMS w:/ Wizkid & 99 w:/ Olamide)
🏆 Best Collaboration (“99”)
🏆 Afrobeats Single of the Year… pic.twitter.com/UH751egekf

— GIRAN REPUBLIC (@giran_republic) August 26, 2026

Davido — 6 Nominations

Davido also lands six nominations, with his collaboration With You featuring across several major categories.

• Song of the Year — With You
• Afrobeats Single of the Year — With You
• Best Recording of the Year — With You
• Best Collaboration — With You
• Music Video of the Year — With You
• Digital Artiste of the Year

Mavo — 6 Nominations

Mavo rounds out the list with six nominations, including appearances in the Next Rated, rap and collaboration categories.

• Best Male Artiste
• Next Rated
• Digital Artiste of the Year
• Best Rap Single — Wuse Tu
• Best Collaboration — Body (Danz)
• Best Collaboration — Escaladizzy

THE 18TH HEADIES AWARDS — MAVO 🏆

Mavo earns 6+ nominations across major categories:

• Best Male Artist
• Digital Artist of the Year
• Headies Viewers’ Choice
• Next Rated
• Best Collaboration — Mavo x CKay
• Best Collaboration — Mavo x WAVE$TAR

Additional Contributions:… pic.twitter.com/YRY9hXNAuX

— Kilogbede Records (@KilogbedeLTD) August 25, 2026

With the ceremony scheduled to be held in Canada in October, the race is shaping up to be an interesting one. FOLA currently has the numbers advantage, but with Wizkid, Omah Lay, Asake, Davido, and Mavo all competing across major categories, there is still plenty to play for before the winners are announced.

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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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The Nigerian superstar gave fans a rare glimpse into his creative mindset, explaining that he prefers taking his time with music rather than rushing projects out for the moment. The message quickly caught the attention of fans, many of whom connected it to the anticipation surrounding his next full-length release.

He followed up by revealing that he has been enjoying the process of making the new project and is eager for listeners to finally hear what he has been working on. That update only added more fuel to the growing conversation around his return.

Wizkid also hinted that fans could see him soon, although he stopped short of revealing exactly what that means. Another post, in which he spoke about the thoughts that come to him regularly and suggested that there are things he would rather not disclose yet, added another layer of mystery to the conversation.

The renewed buzz comes as anticipation continues to build around Wizkid’s next studio album, which has previously been reported to carry the title SEXY.

If released as expected, the project would follow his 2024 album Morayo, dedicated to his late mother, as well as his 2026 collaborative EP REAL, Vol. 1 with Asake.

There is still no official release date or complete information about the upcoming album. For now, Wizkid appears to be enjoying the creative process behind the scenes while keeping fans guessing about what comes next.

 

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From the rapid rise of street-pop newcomer Destiny Boy to Burna Boy’s high-profile World Cup appearances with Shakira, Nigerian music fans kept both homegrown and international stories firmly in the spotlight.

Here are five music-related topics that attracted significant search interest in Nigeria during the first half of 2026.

1. Destiny Boy

Destiny Boy emerged as one of the year’s most talked-about rising acts, with his growing profile generating widespread curiosity among Nigerian music fans.

Search interest around the street-pop singer focused on his background, music, latest releases, collaborations and rapid career development. His growing visibility also reflects the continued ability of viral street-pop acts to capture national attention and turn online buzz into mainstream recognition.

2. Grammy Awards 2026

The 68th Grammy Awards also commanded strong attention from Nigerian audiences, particularly with African music continuing to make its presence felt on one of the world’s biggest music stages.

Burna Boy was among the Nigerian artists attracting attention around the ceremony, while Bad Bunny’s historic achievements added another layer to the global conversation. The awards generated interest in nominees, winners, performances and the growing international footprint of African music.

3. Shakira and Burna Boy’s World Cup Performances

Burna Boy and Shakira became another major search trend after joining forces for the FIFA World Cup.

Their collaboration on the tournament’s official anthem, Dai Dai, and their subsequent performances gave Nigerian fans plenty to follow. From the opening celebrations to their appearance during the tournament’s headline final show, the two global stars became central figures in one of the biggest entertainment stories of the year.

4. Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

Bad Bunny’s global influence extended into Nigeria, with his Super Bowl halftime performance becoming another major music-related search topic.

The Puerto Rican superstar’s appearance generated attention beyond the United States, reflecting the increasingly international reach of Latin music. His continued success across streaming platforms, charts and major award ceremonies further strengthened his position as one of the biggest global music figures of the year.

5. Wizkid & Asake’s Jogodo

Wizkid and Asake’s Jogodo also emerged as a major point of interest for Nigerian music fans.

Released as the lead single from their joint project REAL, Vol. 1, the record quickly became one of the standout Nigerian releases of 2026, generating conversations around its commercial performance, streaming numbers, lyrics, and the chemistry between both artists.

Its success further fuelled interest in the wider Wizkid and Asake collaboration, making Jogodo one of the most searched Nigerian music releases of the year so far.

The search trends highlight the wide range of music stories capturing Nigerian attention in 2026. While emerging local stars continue to command interest, Nigerian audiences are equally engaged with major global events and international artists.

From Destiny Boy’s breakthrough to Wizkid and Asake’s collaboration, and from the Grammys to the World Cup and Super Bowl, the first half of 2026 has once again shown how strongly music shapes Nigeria’s online culture.

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Arriving after the success of her 2024 album The Year I Turned 21, the 16-track project captures an artist becoming increasingly comfortable with her global reach while staying connected to the African identity that shaped her sound.

The album’s rollout was anchored by five singles, including collaborations with Wizkid and Rema, alongside the campaign’s lead track, Tornado. Together, the releases offered an early glimpse into the direction Ayra would take across the full project.

Sonically, Starrgirl moves beyond a single Afrobeats formula. Ayra blends Afropop with futuristic electronic textures and Latin-inspired rhythms, creating a sound that feels both familiar and internationally minded. The production features contributions from established names including Shizzi, Johnny Drille, and Ragee, giving the project a polished and expansive feel.

 

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Ayra’s vocals remain one of the album’s strongest elements. She moves comfortably between intimate, restrained moments and bigger, soaring performances, allowing each song to carry its own personality without losing the overall identity of the project.

The album’s international ambition is further reflected in its guest appearances, with collaborations from global acts such as ZAYN and Danny Ocean adding different musical perspectives to the record.

Beyond the production and star-studded features, Starrgirl is also deeply personal. Ayra explores independence, identity, family expectations, and the experience of navigating life as an African woman on an increasingly global stage.

 

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Rather than simply leaning into the expectations that come with pop stardom, she uses the project to define success on her own terms. That confidence gives the album a strong sense of purpose and makes its themes particularly relatable to a younger generation.

With Starrgirl, Ayra Starr presents more than another collection of Afropop songs. She delivers a project that reflects her growth, wider ambitions and increasing confidence as an artist finding her own place within global music.

Listen to “Starrgirl” HERE

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The Grammy-winning star will take centre stage on December 18, leading the opening night of the two-week entertainment festival. The event is scheduled to run until December 30, bringing together music, culture, fashion, food and other forms of entertainment for what promises to be another major December attraction in Lagos.

The festival is once again being organised by Livespot360, the entertainment company known for staging some of Nigeria’s biggest international music events. Tickets for the 2026 edition are already on sale, while additional performers are expected to be unveiled ahead of the festival.

Wizkid’s appearance marks one of his major homecoming performances following a relatively quiet period in 2026. Earlier in the year, he joined forces with Asake for a collaborative EP before exploring more cross-genre collaborations with other artists.

🚨 Wizkid is set to headline Detty December Fest 2026 Opening Night on December 18th! 🦅

4 more headliners to be announced soon 🔜🎄 pic.twitter.com/Oayb4AhpGk

— THE DEBUT HUB (@thedebuthub) August 13, 2026

His recent run follows an extensive 2025 touring schedule in support of his 2024 album Morayo, which reached No. 4 on Billboard’s World Albums chart. Since then, the singer has continued to expand his catalogue through collaborations, including tracks with Tyla and Ayra Starr.

The festival is also set for a notable transformation this year with the introduction of a second performance platform. While Wizkid will lead the main festival stage on opening night, the newly introduced Pulse Stage will focus on emerging acts and some of the fresh voices driving Africa’s evolving music scene.

The addition is expected to give younger performers a larger platform alongside some of the continent’s biggest stars, further strengthening the festival’s role in showcasing African talent to a global audience.

With more artists and headliners still expected to be announced, anticipation is already building around Detty December Fest 2026 and Wizkid’s return to the Lagos stage.

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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has marked his 36th birthday by announcing another major international performance.

The Grammy-winning singer revealed via his Instagram page that he will headline BlastFest in Seattle on July 18, joining an impressive lineup that includes DJ Mustard, Shenseea, Tyla, and fellow Nigerian artist Pheelz.

The announcement came just a day before the singer’s 36th birthday, sparking excitement among fans, who took to social media to celebrate both the upcoming performance and the milestone in his life and career.

Across various platforms, fans shared heartfelt birthday messages, applauding Wizkid for his remarkable achievements and lasting influence on the global music industry. Many praised the singer for helping to elevate Afrobeats onto the international stage and wished him continued success in the years ahead.

 

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The birthday celebration adds another milestone to an illustrious career that has seen Wizkid become one of Africa’s most successful and influential music stars, with multiple global hit records, sold-out concerts, and numerous international accolades to his name.

His upcoming appearance at BlastFest is expected to be one of the festival’s biggest attractions, as fans eagerly await another memorable performance from the Afrobeats icon.

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The latest streaming rankings reinforce the country’s commanding presence in African music, as Nigerian acts once again led the conversation across the genre.

Only one song outside the Nigerian music ecosystem managed to break into the top five, highlighting the widespread appeal of Afro-R&B created by Nigerian artists.

Leading the chart is “VENUS“ by Faceless and SERØTONIN, which finished the year as Africa’s most-streamed R&B song on Spotify. Close behind is Rema’s “Baby (Is It a Crime),“ a record that has maintained impressive momentum since its release earlier in the year.

Fast-rising singer Kunmie secured the third spot with “Arike,” while Fola and Kizz Daniel teamed up for “Lost,” which landed fourth on the list. Completing the top five is the collaboration between Ayra Starr and Wizkid, “Gimme Dat.“

With Nigerian artists occupying 80 percent of the rankings, the list reflects the country’s continued dominance of the continent’s streaming landscape and the growing international appetite for Afro-R&B.

The achievement also underscores the consistency of Nigerian musicians in producing records that resonate with audiences across Africa and beyond.

Top 5 Most-Streamed R&B Songs on Spotify in Africa (2025):

1. VENUS — Faceless, SERØTONIN
2. BABY (IS IT A CRIME) — Rema
3. ARIKE — Kunmie
4. LOST — Fola, Kizz Daniel
5. GIMME DAT — Ayra Starr, Wizkid

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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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Blending tender verses with a soulful chorus, the song captures the warmth of spending quality time together and the emotional satisfaction of genuine affection and companionship.

Beyond its romantic essence, “Alive” also explores themes of trust, reassurance, and lasting commitment. Jorja Smith and Wizkid express a mutual desire to strengthen their connection, celebrating the comfort, passion, and sense of peace that flourish within a healthy and enduring relationship.

Jorja Smith & Wizkid – Alive Lyrics

Chorus: Jorja Smith
All night
You make me feel so alive
Don’t stop, oh, you’re doing it right
You make me feel so alive
We be up all night
How could you ever think twice (Think twice, oh)
When it comes to you and I?
You make me feel so alive, so alive

Verse 1: Jorja Smith
It’s late, I’m coming over
Can’t stay away for too long
I just want you alone
Tensions pulling me closer
Ten miles till I can show you
All I need to keep me satisfied
And I’ll keep you satisfied, oh, no

Pre-Chorus: Jorja Smith
Darling (Darling)
I could never leave you for nothing (Leave you for nothing)
I won’t ever let you down (You down)
I’ll turn your world around (Around)
Make you say, honey (Oh, oh)
You’ll nevеr ever leavе me for lonely (For lonely)
I know we’ve got a lot to lose (To lose)
Let’s not complicate things, I’m with you

Chorus: Jorja Smith
All night
You make me feel so alive
Don’t stop, oh, you’re doing it right
You make me feel so alive
We be up all night (All night)
How could you ever think twice (Think twice)
When it comes to you and I? (You and I)
You make me feel so alive, so alive

Verse 2: Wizkid & Jorja Smith
I got the type of loving wey go make you really feel your best (Best), mm
I give the type of vibing wey go make you wan dey undress (Undress, mm)
Just dey give me slowly, omoge now make you do your best (Best, mm)
Make you hold me tight omo, let me show you life, you know
I like your fine design

Bridge: Jorja Smith & Wizkid
Honey (Honey), I’ll never, never leave you for lonely (Leave you for lonely)
Eventually touching your body (Oh)
Oh, baby, make you hold me for long, we (Ooh)
No go fit sit still, my love (Mm)
No go fit sit still, my love (Mm)
And if I tell you secret, no jonze me (Jonze me, mm)
You know I got a lot to lose
Make we no complicate our love
I’m hoping that you stay for long

Chorus: Jorja Smith
All night
You make me feel so alive
Don’t stop, oh, you’re doing it right
You make me feel so alive (Alive)
We be up all night (All night)
How could you ever think twice (Think twice)
When it comes to you and I? (You and I)
You make me feel so alive
So alive

Outro: Wizkid & Jorja Smith
Hold you
Ain’t no other person fit control you
Every time I remember your face
Yeah, you really know how to impress, yeah
Make I hold you
Ain’t no other person fit to touch you
Make I show you love, you no go stress
Take over the city, make them jealous, yeah, yeah

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Speaking during a recent interview on Cool FM, the Afropop star reflected on how Rara came to life, revealing that Wizkid’s celebrated record influenced both his creative direction and the message he wanted to convey through the song.

According to Tekno, the storytelling and emotional honesty of Ojuelegba made him realise the impact music can have when it reflects genuine life experiences. Inspired by that approach, he set out to create a record that carried a similar emotional connection while remaining true to his own style.

The singer explained that the success of Wizkid’s song encouraged him to embrace authenticity in his songwriting, an approach that ultimately helped shape “Rara“ into one of the defining tracks in his catalogue.

Tekno’s revelation offers fans a behind-the-scenes look at the creative influences that exist within the Nigerian music industry, where artists continue to inspire one another through groundbreaking work.

Released years ago, Ojuelegba remains one of the most influential songs in contemporary Afrobeats, celebrated for its powerful storytelling and cultural significance.

Its enduring impact continues to shape the next generation of musicians, with Tekno’s latest comments adding another chapter to the legacy of one of Nigerian music’s most iconic records.

Tekno shares the story of how Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba” inspired his song “Rara”

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Afrobeats superstar Wizkid brought the curtain down on the 2026 edition of Afro Nation Portugal with a show-stopping headline performance, capping off three unforgettable days of music that celebrated the global rise of African sounds.

Taking to the stage on the festival’s final night, the Grammy-winning singer thrilled thousands of fans with a hit-filled set that spanned different eras of his career.

From crowd favourites like Kese to the internationally acclaimed Essence, Wizkid kept the audience singing and dancing throughout a performance that reinforced his reputation as one of Africa’s biggest live performers.

The closing night also featured American R&B star Kehlani, whose soulful performance added another memorable moment to the festival finale, drawing loud applause from fans gathered in Portugal.

 

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This year’s Afro Nation was particularly significant for Nigerian music, with Burna Boy, Asake and Wizkid serving as the festival’s three headline acts across the event’s three nights. Each artist delivered energetic performances that showcased the strength and global appeal of Afrobeats on one of the genre’s biggest international stages.

Nigeria’s presence extended well beyond the headliners. Olamide, Wande Coal, Blaqbonez and Young Jonn also impressed festivalgoers with standout performances, further highlighting the country’s influence on today’s African music landscape.

Artists from other parts of the continent also played key roles in the celebration. South African hitmaker Tyla headlined the opening night, while Congolese music icon Awilo Longomba, Ugandan singer Joshua Baraka and Ghanaian duo R2Bees added their own flavour to a lineup that reflected the richness and diversity of African music.

By the time Wizkid exited the stage, Afro Nation Portugal had once again delivered another successful edition, bringing together some of the continent’s biggest stars and reaffirming its place as one of the world’s leading festivals dedicated to African music and culture.

 

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