AFROBEATS

By Status Ain't Hood Staff August 11, 2025
Tanzanian artist Zuchu’s “Amanda (Explicit)” showcases her emotional depth and vocal mastery, blending intricate melodies with heartfelt lyrics. Building on the success of her previous “Oktoba Tunatiki,” the track highlights her artistic evolution and solidifies her status in East African music. With polished production and boundary-pushing creativity, Zuchu delivers an authentic, captivating performance that resonates far beyond Tanzania’s borders.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff August 6, 2025
Tyla’s new EP WWPWWP features the long-awaited track “Dynamite” with Wizkid, blending their cultural styles in a sultry collaboration. Recorded two years ago, the song’s video, set in a Moroccan apartment, ends with an explosive, action-packed finale reminiscent of John Wick 3, matching the song’s fiery energy.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff August 6, 2025
Tanzanian singer and songwriter Mbosso returns with “Pawa,” a standout love song from his new EP Room Number 3 , symbolizing his growth as an independent artist. Blending Bongo Flava with soulful melodies, “Pawa” uses rich Swahili lyrics to express love’s overwhelming power.
By Status Ain't Hood Staff July 29, 2025
Ghanaian American singer Amaarae has released a new song, “Girlie-Pop!,” accompanied by a sensual music video directed by Omar Jones. In a press release, Amaarae shared the inspiration behind the track: “‘Girlie-Pop!’ started as a freestyle over an open guitar on a magical night in Brazil. I wanted to create a song that captures the feeling of a kiss from your favorite person in the world—the kind of moment that sends you into the stars with just a smile and a peck on the lips.”
By Status Ain't Hod Staff July 25, 2025
South African international superstar Tyla gets the party started with her new ‘WWP’ mixtape, a four-track opus includes a "Dynamite" collaboration with Wizkid.