Meaku & Fliptyce Drop “High Vibration” A New Grammy Hopeful

Grammy-nominated artist Meaku and veteran Afrobeat producer Fliptyce have released a collaborative album titled High Vibration.

• The 12-track project fuses Afrobeat, R&B, and Meaku’s signature “Hybrid Vibe” sound.

• Its lead single “Back To Sender” is already set to be on the 2026 ballot for categories like Best African Music Performance and Best Global Music Performance.

• Among the featured collaborators: Yemi Alade, Amanda Holley, Mega Ran, and rising artist Naika Oko.

• The album also includes a saxophone performance by Baba Kuboye a nod to the Afrobeat lineage connected to Fela Kuti.

This release is being positioned not just as a musical statement, but as a cultural moment a bridge between tradition and forward-looking sound.

Other Noteworthy Afrobeat Developments

• Spotify’s 2025 Afrobeats Rankings: Spotify’s lists for 2025 place Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema, Asake, and Ayra Starr among the top streamed Afrobeats artists.

• “Afrobeat Rebellion” Exhibition in Lagos: The immersive exhibition celebrating Fela Kuti’s legacy is coming to Lagos in October 2025, featuring performances, talks, archival displays, and interactive media.

• “Laho” — Shallipopi’s Hit: Nigerian artist Shallipopi released the single “Laho” in March 2025. It found chart success (including U.S. Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart placements) and sparked a remix “Laho II” featuring Burna Boy.

• Afro-Adura (Trenches Music) Rising: In Nigeria, a growing genre called Afro-Adura (or “trenches music”) is gaining attention. It combines gospel, trap, and local sounds, expressing themes of faith, struggle, and daily life in economically pressured communities.