Afrobeats releases, week 42

This week in Afrobeats, new projects from established artists and rising talents highlight the genre's evolving sound. Victony teams up with Don Toliver and Summer Walker for a remix of 'Slick,' while Blaqbonez drops his fifth album 'NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME' featuring Asake and Ruger. Fireboy DML announces his upcoming fifth studio album 'ZUKO!', and FOLA releases '9' with contributions from Davido and Ayra Starr. Other notable entries include Tems exploring a mellow R&B direction, and Burna Boy preparing the launch of his first On Collection.

1. 01

   Asake, Seun Kuti

   119 Albums Enter Best Reggae Album Race for 2027 Grammys

   Oct 13 · 2 outlets

2. 02

   Summer Walker, Don Toliver, Victony

   Victony releases 'Slick' remix featuring Don Toliver and Summer Walker

   Oct 16 · 2 outlets

3. 03

   Fireboy DML, Masicka

   Fireboy DML announces fifth studio album 'ZUKO!'

   Oct 16 · 2 outlets

4. 04

   Tems

   Tems Teases Mellow R&B Sound for Second Album

   Oct 14 · 2 outlets

5. 05

   FOLA, Davido, Ayra Starr

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

   Oct 12 · 2 outlets

6. 06

   Blaqbonez, Asake, Victony, Ruger

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

   Oct 18 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Burna Boy

   Burna Boy’s First On Collection Releases Very Soon

   Oct 17 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Cruel Santino, Marla Kether, Gyakie

   The African Songs You Need to Hear This Week Stream the best African music this week, including new releases from Cruel Santino, Marla Kether, Solana, Gyakie, and more. music October 16, 2026

   Oct 16 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Wizkid

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

   Oct 15 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Mr Eazi

    Mr Eazi Just Wants a Good Time After the Art Project

    Oct 14 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Fally Ipupa, Josky Kiambukuta

    RDC: la seconde vie de «Kita Mata», tube de l'artiste congolais Josky Kiambukuta, repris par Fally Ipupa

    Oct 13 · 1 outlet

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