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CAPTAIN

CAPTAIN Album ∙ Afrobeats ∙ 2025 BNXN The two years that followed BNXN’s forthright 2023 release Sincerely, Benson only seem to have cemented the singer-songwriter’s OG status. That time is what sets the stage for CAPTAIN , a sophomore album that finds BNXN coming to terms with his place as an Afropop juggernaut. “‘Captain’ is the name one of my friends used to call me,” BNXN tells Apple Music. “He would often say that as a sign of respect, leadership, and to signify who was in charge. I keyed into it deeply in the sense that I started to see myself as a crucial player in the industry, especially the Nigerian music industry. I don’t have to be at the forefront of it all. I just believe the sound or the kind of music I make is up there. It’s important.” That sense of self-assurance is palpable across CAPTAIN , where BNXN asserts his place as an Afropop lodestar without sacrificing the thematic rigor and tonal deftness that stood him out from the start. “There’s a ...

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Prince of the Street

Prince of the Street Album ∙ Afrobeats ∙ 2025 Ayo Maff “I grew up in the street of Somolu, Bariga,” emerging Afrobeats star Ayo Maff tells Apple Music. “That’s where I came from. And it’s just more to let the people know I am from them. Regardless of where people see me, I’m from the street, so that’s why they call me ‘Prince of the Street.’” On his debut album, the artist born Ayorinde Mafoluku Ayodele shares personal stories of his upbringing and how it shaped him. “It took me more than a year to record,” he explains, “so it’s very personal to me, because each song is talking about a different phase of my life. Growing up in Bariga allowed me to sing [about] the reality of where I’m from, and the genuine lifestyle. All the things I do sing about, people are also facing, so it’s all a reality check.” Sonically, the album pays homage to Maff’s roots, with nods to Olamide singles he grew up with (“Baddo’s Song”) and takes on modern fusions of Afrobeats and amapiano (“Igbalode”)—while st...

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Still The Mayor

Still The Mayor Album ∙ Afrobeats ∙ 2025 Mayorkun The Afrobeats star returns with a showcase of streetwise charisma.

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Uncle K: Lemon Chase

Uncle K: Lemon Chase Album ∙ Afrobeats ∙ 2025 Kizz Daniel Kizz Daniel Artist ∙ Afro-Pop When Nigerian singer-songwriter Kizz Daniel—Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe—started singing and writing lyrics at age seven, his dad encouraged him while also urging him to finish his education. ∙ Fresh out of university, he scored a hit as Kiss Daniel with 2014’s “Woju,” which received a nomination for Hottest Single at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. ∙ His debut LP, 2016’s New Era , peaked at No. 8 on Billboard ’s World Albums chart and won him three Headies, Nigeria’s equivalent of the Grammys. ∙ The videos for his 2016 single “Mama” and “One Ticket,” his 2019 collaboration with American-born Nigerian singer-songwriter Davido, have each racked up more than 36 million views. ∙ In 2017, Daniel split from his label, launched his own Flyboy Inc. imprint and signed producers Demmie Vee and Philkeyz. ∙ He blended Afropop with EDM, grime, and hip-hop on his collaboration-packed hit sophomore ...

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Africa Now: April 2025 (DJ Mix)

Africa Now: April 2025 (DJ Mix) Album ∙ Afrobeats ∙ 2025 DJ Loft For April 2025, Ghanaian turntablist DJ Loft curates an exploration of the tracks and sounds shaping African music. “African music continues to evolve by blending traditional rhythms with modern genres like Afrobeats, amapiano and Afro-fusion, creating a globally influential sound,” he tells Apple Music. “As cultural influences merge, African music remains dynamic, constantly reinventing itself while staying rooted in its rich heritage.” Here, you’ll find hits from KOJO BLAK, KiDi, Ayra Starr, MOLIY, Diamond Platnumz, Tyler ICU, Vigro Deep and more from across the continent.

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The Big 6

The Big 6 Album ∙ Afrobeats ∙ 2025 NSG A hugely collaborative mixtape from the UK Afrobeats collective.

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I Dream In Color

I Dream In Color Album ∙ Afrobeats ∙ 2025 Magixx Since he caught mainstream attention with his Ayra Starr-featuring 2022 hit “Love Don’t Cost a Dime (Re-Up),” Magixx has elevated his inquiries into the configurations of modern romance and dating into something of an art form while establishing himself as one of Nigeria’s most well-regarded stars. But on his debut album, I Dream in Color , the singer mostly sidesteps those matters of the heart for an unvarnished glimpse into the uneven terrain of his life. “There have been ups and there have been downs, but I feel like the downs make you realize your purpose,” he tells Apple Music. “My own life is just one entity and I’ve been able to convert these experiences that I’ve been through into music.” Primarily inspired by familial intrigue, paranoia induced by the looming specter of betrayal, and an abiding search for wonder, I Dream in Color unfurls like an attestation to Magixx’s resilience as much as it is a summons for h...

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Children of Africa - EP

Children of Africa - EP Album ∙ Afrobeats ∙ 2025 Seyi Vibez No one can quite predict what Seyi Vibez will do next. Whether setting the plays for an undeniable club hit on “Giza” or pondering the redemptive power of his mother’s love on the Ami Faku-featuring “LOML,” the Ikorodu singer is as enigmatic as he is unclassifiable. In 2024, with the exception of a collaborative label album, Vibez Incorporation Mixtape, Vol. 1/ , and the birthday-celebrating release of Loseyi Professor , the street-pop star did not put out any solo work, a stark contrast to the prolific streak he had maintained since 2022’s Billion Dollar Baby announced him as a star. On 2025’s Children of Africa , Seyi Vibez makes a swaggering return to the Afropop arena while delivering a reminder of his nimble mastery of melodies. Across four songs, the street-pop star makes his best attempt to convince us that he is living his best life. There are numerous references to his material success, hi...