MMC Nation presents a breakdown of the new music released last week by leading acts such as Seun Kuti, Wizkid, Vybz Kartel, Ayra Starr, Latto, Ladipoe, Pheelz, Seyi Vibez, Poco Lee, and other fast rising acts such as Fave, Emo Grae, Manny Wellz, and others.
SEUN KUTI – “NA DEM” featuring EGYPT 80 and TOM MORELLO
Afrobeat Legatee, Seun Kuti links up with Egypt 80 and Tom Morell to deliver “Na Dem”, a sonic critique of systemic oppression. The single centres around themes of corruption, oppression, abuse of power and greed by authority figures who profit from poverty and systemic inequality.
VYBZ KARTEL – “STAY FOR THE NIGHT” featuring WIZKID
Dancehall legend, Vybz Kartel features Nigerian superstar, Wizkid on a new single dubbed “Stay for the Night”. The new single was released as part of Vybz Kartel‘s 14-track project, “God & Time”
AYRA STARR – “SHOW ME” featuring LATTO
Nigerian Afrobeats star, Ayra Starr and American rapper, Latto teamed up for a massive collaboration titled “Show Me”. The track is featured on the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album. It beautifully blends Latto‘s bold rap delivery with Ayra Starr‘s signature smooth Afro-R&B vibes.
LADIPOE – “MANY PEOPLE” featuring EMA ONIGAH
Nigerian rapper, Ladipoe features fast rising singer, Ema Onigah on his latest single, “Many People”. The single is an inspiring hip-hop anthem about perseverance, self-belief, and rising above challenges; it encourages listeners to focus on their goals, trust their journey, and remain unbothered by distractions as they pursue greatness.
PHEELZ – “A RII SET” (EP)
Multi-hyphenate producer and artist, Pheelz has officially delivered his most ambitious, genre-agnostic project to date with the arrival of the 8-track EP, “A Rii Set”. The project merges the flamboyant showmanship of Pheelz with the technical proficiency of Rii, the super-producer.
FAVE – “DANCE”
Contemporary Afro-soul artist, FAVE, returns with a stunning new single, “Dance”. The single follows a period of calculated, strategic reservation from the artist, arriving as an instant contender for the year’s most captivating vocal performance with intense lyrics about total romantic submission and protective devotion.
POCO LEE – “OPERA MINI” featuring SEYI VIBEZ
Multi-hyphenate Dancer, Influencer and Artist, Poco Lee unites with street hop sensation, Seyi Vibez to deliver a vibrant afro pop record dubbed “Opera Mini”. The record is a feel-good anthem about hustling, having fun, attracting attention, and embracing a lifestyle of success, freedom, and good vibes.
EMO GRAE – “GRAVITY” featuring BHADBOI OML
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Emo Grae features street hop sensation, Bhadboi OML on “Gravity”, a standout collaboration from his ‘Grae’s Anatomy’ project. The song centres around deep attraction, emotional pull, and the kind of connection that feels impossible to escape.
MANNY WELLZ – “SMALL CHOPS” (EP)
R&B Soul Talent, Manny Wellz unveils brand new project dubbed “Small Chops“. The title borrows from a familiar Nigerian term for finger food, something light, easy, meant to be shared, which sets the mood before you have even pressed play.
DXTINY – “ARIZONA” featuring SHODAY and BLAQBONEZ
Fast rising acts, Dxtiny and Shoday collaborate with heavyweight rapper, Blaqbonez on a vibrant new single dubbed “Arizona”. The single blends street lingo with afrobeats and hip hop energy to give the track a bold, edgy identity, suggesting heat, confidence, and a free-spirited vibe.
CUPIDSZN – “HASHTAG” featuring 255
Mavin signee, CupidSzn unveils a brand new single, “Hashtag” featuring 255. The single centres around themes of romance, devotion, appreciation, and lasting love.