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...