Afrobeat releases, week 41

This week's Afrobeat highlights include Asake’s M$NEY surpassing 500 million Spotify streams, tying Burna Boy’s milestone. New releases from Bien, Sampa the Great, FOLA x Davido, and Nubiyan Twist’s Homecoming featuring Eniola bring fresh energy to the scene. Special reissues of Fela Kuti’s 'Zombie' and 'Expensive Shit' mark their 50th anniversary, while archival performances of Tony Allen and Mr Eazi’s collaboration with Moliy offer deeper listens. The genre continues to expand through legacy and innovation alike.

1. 01

   Asake, Burna Boy

   Asake’s M$NEY Crosses 500 Million Spotify Streams, Tying Burna Boy’s Record

   Oct 10 · 1 outlet

2. 02

   Bien, Sampa the Great, Bokani Dyer Trio, FOLA, Davido

   The African Songs You Need to Hear This Week Stream the best African music this week, including new releases from Bien, Sampa the Great, Bokani Dyer Trio, FOLA x Davido and more. music October 9, 2026

   Oct 9 · 1 outlet

3. 03

   Fela Kuti

   Fela Kuti’s ‘Zombie’ & ‘Expensive Shit’ Are Getting 50th Anniversary Editions Two of Fela Kuti’s landmark recordings are getting special releases this year. music October 8, 2026

   Oct 8 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Goat

   GOAT Released “Requiem” 10 Years Ago Today

   Oct 7 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Mr Eazi, MOLIY

   Mr Eazi et Moliy s'unissent pour le refuge réconfortant «Comfort»

   Oct 6 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Tony Allen

   This Tony Allen Live Performance Is Extraordinary

   Oct 6 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Nubiyan Twist, Eniola

   Nubiyan Twist – Homecoming (ft. eniola)

   Oct 5 · 1 outlet

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