Top 4 New Nigerian Songs to Watch Out for This Friday

Top 4 New Nigerian Songs to Watch Out for This Friday

This Friday is shaping up to be an exciting one for music lovers across Nigeria and beyond, with some of Afrobeats’ and hip-hop’s biggest stars dropping fresh tracks and major collaborations. From surprise features to cross-continental link-ups, fans are in for a weekend packed with rhythm, energy, and global flair.

1. Shallipopi ft. Gunna – “HIM”Leading this week’s lineup is a collaboration no one saw coming Nigeria’s rising street-hop star Shallipopi joins forces with Atlanta’s Gunna for their new single “HIM.” The announcement has set social media abuzz, as fans eagerly anticipate the fusion of Shallipopi’s infectious Benin-inspired trap sound with Gunna’s signature melodic flow.

2. Wizkid, DJ Tunez & DJ Maphorisa – South GidiNext up, a massive cultural crossover: Wizkid, DJ Tunez, and DJ Maphorisa are teaming up for South Gidi a 3-pack single album blending Afrobeats and Amapiano. The project is expected to dominate playlists across Nigeria and South Africa, offering the best of both worlds through infectious grooves and stellar production.

3. MAVO ft. Davido – “Shakabulizzy (Remix)”Rising sensation MAVO is back, and this time he’s bringing Davido along for the ride. Their collaboration on the “Shakabulizzy (Remix)” reimagines the viral street anthem with Davido’s signature energy and MAVO’s catchy delivery, setting the stage for another major hit.

4. Dave ft. Tems – “Raindance” (from The Boy Who Played The Harp)Closing out the week’s heavy releases is UK rapper Dave’s much-anticipated album The Boy Who Played The Harp, dropping at midnight. Among the standout tracks is “Raindance”, featuring Nigeria’s soulful songstress Tems a collaboration already tipped to make global waves.

With these releases hitting streaming platforms tonight, it’s safe to say this Friday belongs to African music a perfect storm of star power, sound innovation, and cross-continental artistry.