AFROBEATS

Rising Nigerian singer Guchi returns with her upbeat new single “Call Me,” delivering a smooth, dance-driven track centered on love, attraction, and staying connected. The song combines catchy lyrics with infectious rhythms, creating an energetic sound designed to keep listeners moving. Blending Afropop influences with a lively, feel-good atmosphere, “Call Me” is well suited for club nights, house parties, and summer playlists as Guchi once again showcases her ability to create accessible, vibrant music that connects with audiences.

Ayra Starr cements her place among Afropop’s most inventive talents with StarrGirl, her bold third studio album released August 14. Following 2024’s The Year I Turned 21, the Nigerian superstar delivers a confident and narratively rich project that blends Afro-pop with House, Congolese bouyon and other influences. Across the album, Starr explores identity, love, fame, pressure and self-possession through her distinctive voice, conversational delivery, persuasive falsetto and vivid storytelling. Tracks such as “Amazing” featuring Kwn and “Pressure” featuring Leon Thomas showcase her versatility, while the project’s polished sound and fearless experimentation make StarrGirl an energetic and compelling portrait of contemporary African pop. 

UK-Nigerian singer Darkoo returns with her highly anticipated new single “That Girl,” featuring Afrobeats star Asake. Following the massive success of “Favourite Girl,” which won Song of the Year at the MOBO Awards and surpassed 360 million global streams, Darkoo delivers an empowering Afro-fusion anthem celebrating confidence, individuality and self-belief. Produced by French and Enzo, the track encourages women to embrace their authentic selves. 

South African DJ and producer DJ Zinhle has released her self-titled EP, ZINHLE , an eight-track Afro-house project featuring collaborations with DJ Lace, DJ Cliad, Funk Tone, Thobani White, Msindo’Listo, Nayvee Womculo and Nia Pearl. Following singles “Baba Yilwa” and “Njengemali,” the project revisits the sound that launched her career while showcasing her artistic growth. Standout track “Uthando” blends Afro-house rhythms with themes of love and togetherness.