Artistes of the Week: August (Part 1)//2026

Artists of the week:

        Hi there! Welcome to the month of August. As usual, it has not stopped raining good music.

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Obedo PF - Heal The Ghetto Youth

         Obedo PF gives us faith, grit, and groove on his latest EP “Heal The Ghetto Youth”. This new project is an interpretation of life experiences into art. Built with the ghetto youths in mind, the EP is on a mission to inspire them with hope and keep their dreams alive. Packed with 7 beautiful songs that show the depth and resilience of Obedo PF, “Heal the Ghetto Youth” is a sonic journey of a lifetime. Make sure to check it out!

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Salle - Bambi Theory

        Smooth Afrobeats with an even smoother voice is all the magic on Salle’s “Bambi Theory”. Following the release of her previous album, “Only Sad People Smile: Only Hurt People Heal”, earlier this year, the Nigerian singer-songwriter recently dropped a new track, “Bambi Theory”, last Friday, and the music is what you can describe as cool music. The production is incredibly soft and melodic, playing sweet and softly in the background and is a perfect balance to Salle’s vocals and lovely penmanship. Her voice holds a real sense of vulnerability and calm that’s lovely to witness. Make sure to check out Salle and her new single “Bambi Theory”

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Jumabee - Extra Ordinary

         Jumabee joins ‘Planet shakers’, for an exciting new single called “Extraordinary”. JUWON OLORUNNIPA professionally known as JUMABEE, is a Songwriter, Actor, and Recording/Performing Artist from Lagos, Nigeria,is a Songwriter, Actor, Recording/Performing Artist from Lagos, Nigeria signed to S2DB Entertainment. Recently, he released a new jam  “Extra Ordinary” , an uplifting, groovy music, grounded in faith, confidence, and self-love. The excitement in this music lies in his connection with the kids and their homely voices. As their energetic vocals flood the chorus, it fills you with hope and confidence in yourself. This is the music that teaches us to love ourselves exactly as we are, to “Never ever change for anyone”. To know, most importantly, that we are extraordinary, we are loved and blessed by God. Check out this beautiful, hopeful new music by Jumabee and Planetshakers and remember to love yourself exactly as you are.

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Evado, Bella Shmurda - By now

         Ugo Njoku Emmanuel Chidubem, popularly known as Evado, is one of the fastest-rising voices in the eastern part of Nigeria. With a style characterized by pure, evocative emotions, catchy melodies and reflective lyrics, Evado has steadily built his name, aura and music, and continues to grow his sonic community brick by brick. With an interesting Afro-drill beat, he makes a rich and beautiful new single called, “By now”. As he takes his first verse in Igbo, you are hit with a realization that Evado might be a name you will remember for a long time. It is homely, heartfelt and pure; his vocals flow smoothly with ease, while he prays and sings, confessing positively that “his labour will not be in vain”.

Bella Shmurda mounts the next verse, kicking off his first line in Igbo—an homage to the culture and language—before taking it away in a creative mix of Yoruba, English and Igbo. Overall, the music magically floods your ears and your spirit at the same time, fitting it with an unusually calming effect. 

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Samuel Cosmic, Oluwadamvic-Mayawa

         Afrobeats meets Afrohouse in the most eclectic way with Samuel Cosmic and Oluwadamvic’s new single “Mayawa”, a power plant of good rhythm, good energy, and good vibes all around.

‍ “Mayawa”starts instantly, with high energy. It is exactly the song that gets people screaming in excitement, the perfect way to say let’s get the party started.

This EDM, Afrofusion, is the song your system never knew it needed, hat will have your heart pumping and feet moving, feeling free from start to finish. It’s an unusual rave music that enhances the Yoruba culture so beautifully, and all we can is that it is perfect, and truly cosmic 

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Fimi - Dum

        The energy continues with Fimi’s beautiful Afrofusion music “Dum”, music that would have you experiencing different lovely emotions at the same time. Drawing from many contemporary styles, “Dum”, and its artiste is truly extraordinary. It’s that gentle groove where you truly never know what to expect. Fimí herself, is a trailblazing Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and artist redefining the music and rap scene with a distinctive sound and fearless storytelling. Born and raised in Osogbo, Osun State, her musical journey began at her father's church piano, where her innate talent met curiosity and passion.Today, she has evolved into a commanding presence in music, captivating audiences with her dynamic lyricism and authentic voice. Her music is a blend of introspection, empowerment and powerful creativity. She gives us the softest kind of rap on “Dum” infusing her soulful inclination with rap music in the lightest, airy-feeling way. Like magic and light in your chest, “Dum” is the iconic Afrofusion that settles your spirit and keeps your body feeling alive with its groove. Check out “Dum” today!!!

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