Artistes of the Week: September (Part 3)//2026

Artistes of the Week: 

        Hi there! Welcome to another feisty week in September. As usual the good music has not stopped flowing, and we’ve picked out a few new ones for you to love.

2baba, Fave - Mental

       Starting off strong today, we have 2 baba with his new banger, “Mental” featuring an exciting collaboration with the Afropop diva, Fave. “Mental” is tender yet energetic in the same vein, starting off with a killer drum pattern that builds momentum leading us to the greatness we are about to experience. 2 baba takes the first verse, keeping it real, smooth and setting the pace just right. Fave takes over fluidly, fuelling the energy with a catchy hook and a feisty verse. It’s a sonic connection that’s just too good! “Mental” is a must-listen and a must love. So don’t miss out! 

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Bunie the First - DON’T STRESS ME OUT

        Bunie The First, is a multi-talented producer and songwriter carving out his place in a dynamic musical landscape. With a sound that is distinctly his, he seamlessly blends alternative tones with feel-good vibes and thought-provoking themes. His music marries a unique fusion of African influences, hip-hop, and pop. Bunie creates records that not only uplift the youth but also encourage introspection, often exploring themes of mental health and self-discovery. His new single “DON’T STRESS ME OUT” is a thrilling mix of pop music and Afrobeats, cool, suave and a banger to remember. Holding the magic of the likes of Tay Iwar with a freshness of his own, “DON’T STRESS ME OUT” is just so easy to love, so make sure to check it out!

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Dai Verse - Ifeoma

       Dai verse drops the cutest love song of the week; his new single “Ifeoma”, an Afropop sweetness about falling in love and losing the reins of control, in the way that love makes you do. “Ifeoma” is a love song that will make all Ifeomas and their hearts flutter. Dai verse per usual, holds a lovely and unique tone, confident, sweet, and filled with a sauce that’s simply unmatched. He wields the reins of Afropop like it’s a walk in the park, with a lyrical flow that tickles the edges of your brain. Falling in love sounds exactly as it feels with his voice and if you’re ready to fall in love all over again like it’s the first time, check out “Ifeoma” by Dai verse, it’ll ‘be like don digidi don don’, mirroring the rhythm of the heart.

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Caleb clay - Failed Rapper

        Caleb Clay, formerly known as BigC, emerges as a distinctive figure in the realm of alternative Hip-Hop. Hailing from Edo state but based in Lagos, recognised within the hip-hop community in Nigeria for his unique cadence and melodic flows, Caleb sees himself simply as “another messed up middle child looking for love wherever I can find or feel it."Last Friday he released his new track;  “Failed Rapper,", anAfro-drilll fusion that's amassed over 1k streams already, and if you’re a lover of cool, authentic rap, that’s very Nigerian, very relatable and very real,  you’re in the right place. On “Failed Rapper," Caleb Clay puts his raving thoughts and his musical journey—a jagged road of trying hard and pushing through—into  sound. Failed rapper, hits straight to the heart, a struggle and a story that is all too familiar, striving for your passions, being committed to a dream and vision, and also the things you sacrifice along the way, wondering and hoping that it’s worth it. Check out “Failed Rapper”

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Ila Nia, we are nubia - healer

       Ila Nia is an Afro-fusion artist from Kenya whose music blends soulful melodies, Swahili lyrics, and global rhythms to create a sound that is both fresh and deeply rooted in African identity. On her latest track, “Healer” she's joined by ‘We are Nubia’, another dynamic duo based in Nairobi, Kenya, formed in 2021. Comprised of Maggie and Gloria, the duo blends their diverse backgrounds and shared passion for music to create a sound that blends Afro-pop and R&B grounded in Swahili storytelling. Together, these girls bring a triage of girl magic on their new single “Healer”, a scintillating, beautiful Afrobeats track, with magical, honey glazed vocals that hits you like a trance-like state, whatever you do, make sure to check out “Healer”!

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