Phyno, Omah Lay and More Lead New Music Chat

Phyno, Omah Lay and More Lead New Music Chat

Nigerian music fans have plenty of fresh sounds to explore this weekend as established stars and rising performers deliver new releases across Afrobeats, rap and street-pop. Leading the conversation are Phyno, Omah Lay and Mayorkun, whose latest offerings show how varied the country’s music scene continues to be.

Phyno’s new album, Let That Sink In, is one of the week’s major releases. A standout track, Ndewo, features Wande Coal, bringing together Phyno’s recognisable indigenous rap delivery and Wande Coal’s smooth vocals. The collaboration offers a meeting of two distinct styles and gives listeners a strong example of how Nigerian artists can blend hip-hop with melodic Afrobeats.

Omah Lay also returns with Back to Lagos, featuring American rapper Gunna, from the expanded edition of Clarity of Mind. The song places Omah Lay’s atmospheric melodies alongside Gunna’s relaxed rap style. The international pairing adds a different texture to Omah Lay’s sound and reflects the growing exchange between African music and global hip-hop.

Mayorkun joins the list with Home Training, an upbeat single that previews his forthcoming project, Long Live, The Mayor! The track leans on catchy melodies and lively production, elements that have helped define his accessible pop sound. Its release is another reason for fans to anticipate the project.

Two other collaborations are attracting attention. Peruzzi’s Inferno, featuring Zlatan and Shoday, combines melodic hooks with energetic street-pop delivery. Meanwhile, Joshua Baraka’s Commando, featuring Tiwa Savage, brings together East African pop and West African Afrobeats. The song reportedly gained momentum after snippets circulated on TikTok, showing how social media can help build interest before a release.

This week’s music reflects the range shaping contemporary Afrobeats. Artists are moving between indigenous rap, emotional songwriting, dance-ready street sounds and cross-border collaborations. Rather than relying on one formula, they are mixing local identity with international influences while creating music for clubs, streaming playlists and everyday listening.

With major names returning and newer voices finding room alongside them, the latest releases offer something for different tastes. Fans will now decide which tracks move beyond the first wave of online conversation to become lasting favourites this season