It has been another good week for African artists who released highly anticipated new music, singles, albums, and collaborations. African music releases this week, Some of the biggest artists of the continent have dropped their new tracks, among whom are Asake, Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Shatta Wale, and others.
So, take a look at the top African music releases of this week regardless of what kind of music you enjoy: Afrobeat, amapiano, Afrofusion, or dancehall.
Asake Drops a New Music Project M$NEY
Nigeria’s hottest artist, Asake, has come up with his newest project called M$NEY.
In M$NEY, Asake’s fans will be able to listen to his signature mix of Afrobeats, amapiano, and street sound that has made him one of the most popular African artists.
With such awesome production and catchy melodies, M$NEY will definitely make it to the charts of the most streamed projects in Africa.
Davido Collaborates with JAZZWRLD and GL_Ceejay
African pop star Davido comes back with yet another collaboration entitled “I Know Who I Be.”
The song is a collaboration with:
- JAZZWRLD
- GL_Ceejay
This collaborative effort features melodic Afrobeats and elements of hip-hop music, contributing to the 2026 discography of the star.
Burna Boy Drops Single “Dem Dey”
Nigerian artist who has won a Grammy Award, Burna Boy, has come up with a new single entitled “Dem Dey.”
As the artist who fuses Afro-fusion with various musical styles from around the world, Burna Boy’s new single has quickly attracted the attention of his fans across Africa.
FOLA and Ayra Starr Collaboration
Emerging Nigerian artist FOLA is collaborating with Ayra Starr on her new single “Treat U Right.”
It is yet another single featuring a fusion of smooth vocals, current Afrobeats production, and catchy melodies.
Young Jonn Releases New Single “Elumelu”
Producer-turned-artist Young Jonn has released yet another single called “Elumelu.”
It is another commercially successful single from him and makes him the most prominent hitmaker in Nigeria.
Shatta Wale drops African King album
Ghana’s dancehall superstar Shatta Wale has released his latest album titled African King.
The 21-song album features elements of:
- Dancehall
- Reggae
- Afrobeats
- Afro-pop
It is one of the most awaited music releases from Ghana this month, which is anticipated to perform well on all major digital music streaming platforms.
How To Stream These Songs?
The new music albums by artists from Africa are now available on popular music streaming platforms like:
- Spotify
- Apple Music
- Audiomack
- YouTube Music
- Boomplay
Additionally, you can check out the social media handles of artists for more exclusive updates and tours.
Conclusion
From Afrobeats to African artists releasing new music projects, this week saw some great releases that fans can explore. Right from the debut of Asake’s project to the release of a new song by Davido and another new project by Burna Boy, there was no lack of good music this week. This is in addition to the release of a huge music album by Shatta Wale.
FAQs – African music releases this week
Who is the biggest releasing African artist of the week?
African King, an album with 21 tracks, is one of the biggest album releases of the week by Shatta Wale.
What is the name of Asake’s latest project?
Asake’s latest project is M$NEY.
What is the name of the latest song released by Davido?
“I Know Who I Be” is the name of the latest song released by Davido, which features JAZZWRLD and GL_Ceejay.
Which artists have worked together this week?
FOLA has collaborated with Ayra Starr on “Treat U Right,” while Davido has collaborated with JAZZWRLD and GL_Ceejay.
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