New afrobeats releases: November 2 – 8, 2026

This week in Afrobeats, Shenseea releases her 'Catalyst' EP featuring Vybz Kartel, Asake, and Loe Shimmy, while Wizkid, Tems, and Asake earn spots on Apple Music’s Best Songs of 2026 list. Omah Lay teams up with Gunna for 'Back to Lagos,' and M.anifest collides with Black Sherif on the track 'ROAD RAGE.' Runtown reflects on the current state of African music, calling it a 'brain-rot era,' while Blaqbonez prepares to drop 'The Maker Must Shine.' Wizkid’s debut album 'Superstar' reaches a milestone of 100 million Spotify streams, 15 years after its release.

1. 01

   Shenseea, Vybz Kartel, Asake, Loe Shimmy

   Shenseea Unveils 'Catalyst' EP Featuring Vybz Kartel, Asake, and Loe Shimmy

   Nov 7 · 2 outlets

2. 02

   Wizkid, Tems, Asake

   Wizkid, Tems and Asake Land on Apple Music’s Best Songs of 2026 List

   Nov 7 · 1 outlet

3. 03

   Omah Lay, Gunna

   Omah Lay and Gunna Head ‘Back to Lagos’ on New Collaboration

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Runtown

   Runtown Says African Music Is in Its “Brain-Rot Era.” He Wants to Change That

   Nov 5 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   M.anifest, Black Sherif

   M.anifest and Black Sherif Trade Verses on ‘ROAD RAGE’

   Nov 5 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Blaqbonez

   Blaqbonez Claims Nobody Beats Him at Anything, Readies ‘The Maker Must Shine’

   Nov 5 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Wizkid

   Wizkid’s Debut Album ‘Superstar’ Crosses 100 Million Spotify Streams, 15 Years After Release

   Nov 4 · 1 outlet

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