NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: AG BABY, FOLA, REMA OTHERS SERVE BANGER IN NEW RELEASE
Written by Oluwaseyi Amosun on September 5, 2025
What do you get when Fuji, Amapiano, pop-rap, and indigenous Igbo rhythms all drop in one week? A reminder that Afrobeats is not just a genre it’s a living, shape-shifting force, constantly reinventing itself while pulling from deep cultural roots.
This week, some of Afrobeats’ biggest names and rising stars have served a fresh buffet of sounds each release a piece of the larger puzzle that keeps the global spotlight firmly on Nigeria’s music scene.
Adekunle Gold leads the pack with *Bobo*, featuring Lojay and Shoday. Leaning into Fuji music, the track transforms into a party starter, offering a contemporary spin on a genre woven into Nigeria’s cultural fabric.
Rema, never one to move in predictable patterns, drops a surprise single *Fun*. With playful pop-rap flows, he insists on living free while subtly swatting away lingering chatter about borrowing ideas from Omah Lay.
Shallipopi, still basking in the glow of his mega-hit *Laho*, extends his streak with *Na So*. Powered by an amapiano groove and his trademark swagger, the track keeps his reputation as the people’s hitmaker intact.
And then there’s Fola—the breakout star of 2025. With a string of high-quality singles already to his name, he steps boldly into album territory with *Carthasis*. The 11-track debut features Afrobeats heavyweights Kizz Daniel, Young Jonn, Victony, and Gabzy, a lineup that confirms his fast-rising status.
Tay Iwar takes a different path with *Wonderful*, his genre-bending EP that creatively reimagines Zule Zoo’s early-2000s classic *Necessary*. The project showcases his knack for retooling nostalgia into something strikingly new.
Other highlights include Pheelz’s dance-ready *Jamming*, TI Blaze’s flashy *Porsche*, Phyno’s gospel-tinged *This Moment* featuring Cheque, Salle’s emotionally charged *If You Leave* with Ayo Maff, and Ugoccie’s Igbo-rooted anthem *Achalugo*.
Here are 10 new tracks to soundtrack your weekend, proof once again that Afrobeats refuses to sit still.
Rema – Fun
Following the mixed reactions of his last single ‘Kelebu,’ Rema appears to be moving in with a new London-produced song ‘Fun,’ where he shared his desire to enjoy the good life.
Shallipopi – Na So
For his new single ‘Na So’, Shallipopi deploys familiar measured flows, catchy rhyme schemes, relatable pidgin English, and Amapiano fusion to celebrate his status as a hitmaker with the ability to move the street.
Fola – Golibe featuring Victony
The moving flows and captivating lyrics that have propelled Fola to fame are on full display on ‘Golibe’ featuring Victony, who joins the man of the hour for a sensual love anthem.
Tay Iwar – Wonderful
Tay Iwar’s genuius shines on his genre-bending record ‘Wonderful’ where he samples the classic ‘Necessary’ by the famous duo Zule Zoo behind the Takuraku beat with which they impacted the mainstream in the mid 2000s.
Pheelz – Jamming
The super talented Pheelz is back with a party-starting jam that embraces uptempo street music elements to beckon listeners onto the dancefloor.
TI Blaze – Porsche
Yoruba talking drum shapes this mid-tempo song where TI Blaze flaunts the fast cars and good life that’s the everyday life of a star.
Phyno – This Moment feat Cheque
Phyno shows his melody molding abilities on the gospel-inspired record, where he’s joined by Cheque to share a prayer for divine blessings over Igbo folk music production.
Salle – If You Leave featuring Ayo Maff
One of Nigeria’s fast-rising female stars, Salle, combines with the acclaimed prince of the street, Ayo Maff, for a song that explores the struggle of a young generation to balance between love and hustle
Ugoccie – Achalugo
Ugoccie continues to showcase the richness of Igbo indigenous music with an Ogene record that serves as the soundtrack for beautiful women.Also referenced, Adeayo Adebiyi of Pulse.
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