Afrobeat releases, week 42

This week in Afrobeat, new albums from FOLA, Blaqbonez, and Wizkid’s documentary enter major award conversations, while Alune Wade explores transcontinental connections in 'Family Affair'. Collaborations featuring Davido, Ayra Starr, Asake, Victony, and Ruger highlight the genre’s evolving sound. The spotlight also shines on international artists like Lalah Hathaway and Laurent Courthaliac, whose work resonates across genres. These releases reflect a vibrant moment in Afrobeat’s global reach and artistic diversity.

1. 01

   Asake, Seun Kuti

   119 Albums Enter Best Reggae Album Race for 2027 Grammys

   Oct 13 · 2 outlets

2. 02

   FOLA, Davido, Ayra Starr

   FOLA Releases New Album '9' Featuring Davido and Ayra Starr

   Oct 12 · 2 outlets

3. 03

   Blaqbonez, Asake, Victony, Ruger

   Blaqbonez Releases Fifth Album ‘NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME’ Featuring Asake, Victony and Ruger

   Oct 18 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Alune Wade

   Alune Wade fait dialoguer l'Afrique et la diaspora dans «Family Affair»

   Oct 16 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Lalah Hathaway, Alune Wade, Laurent Courthaliac, Giveton Gelin, Thomas Dutronc

   Lalah Hathaway, Alune Wade, Laurent Courthaliac, Giveton Gelin & Thomas Dutronc : découvrez nos cinq coups de coeur de la semaine !

   Oct 15 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Wizkid

   Wizkid’s ‘Long Live Lagos’ Documentary Submitted for Best Music Film at the 2027 GRAMMYs

   Oct 15 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Mr Eazi

   Mr Eazi Just Wants a Good Time After the Art Project

   Oct 14 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   細野晴臣, Emilie Mayer, Ezra Collective

   Nos albums coups de cœur de septembre : Haruomi Hosono, Emilie Mayer, Ezra Collective…

   Oct 12 · 1 outlet

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