Artistes of The Week: July (Part 4)

Artistes of The Week:

Hi there! Welcome back to ‘Artistes of the Week’. Once again, Artistes of the Week is that article that features the newest releases from the 5 Artists that have captured our attention each week. This Week, we have:

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Dagizah: This breed

Born and raised in Abeokuta Dagizah, just north of Lagos, the singer spent his formative years on an entirely different path from music, as he learned the technicalities of Football. But after losing his parents and falling out with his coach, a random visit with a friend at the end of secondary school changed the trajectory of his life and led him to music. Fresh from high school, the singer started recording music professionally in 2016, starting with a couple of covers that garnered the attention of promoters and music maestros in Abeokuta.

 Dagizah is that artiste who gives an unfiltered perspective on the joys and euphoria of modern indigenous-tinged music. His new album is a proper Afro-Hadurah style mixed with Afrobeats and Afro-pop. It is a lovely album for Afrobeat enthusiasts to jam while working, chilling, cleaning the yard, and hanging out with the clan. Check out ‘This Breed’ and feel that rhythmic flow of Afrobeat's goodness.

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AyoMaff: Last Week

Ayo Maff, also known as Ayorinde Mafoluku Ayodele, is the latest Afrobeats sensation, who has successfully set the music industry ablaze with his beautiful expressive music, bold and carefree lyricism, style, fun, and energy. From a tumble of notable hit songs after hit songs, like 7 Days, Jama Jama, Dealer ft Fireboy, 7 Days remix, and one of his more recent drops ‘Light up’ with Lovince. The artiste has now become a consistent, promising force and is undoubtedly here to stay, with his newest single LAST WEEK, another irresistible and vocally golden sound, paced with a nostalgic flow pattern that’s easy to follow. In the track, he takes the familiar nursery rhyme ‘Monday we go to school’ and mixes it with his own creative and endearing play on words. Check out ‘LAST WEEK’ by Ayo Maff!

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Heli Kvsh: Owo ni koko

Oyekola Elisha, known as Helikush, was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast but was raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He discovered music as a passion from an early age and always knew that he wanted it as a career. He sees himself as a determined, hardworking person and believes that anything is possible so long as you work hard for it Check out his new single, ‘Owo ni koko’

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Lyta: Dreams 

Babatunde Rahim, known professionally as Lyta, is a Nigerian singer. Lyta is a native of Kwara State and he grew up in Ajegunle and was a member of Ile Kewu, a music group at his local mosque. His first breakthrough single was “Time”, released 14^th of February 2018, while still under his previous record label, YBNL. After exiting YBNL, he released one of his major hit tracks to date; “Monalisa”. It was followed by a remix with Davido, which was released later in August. In 2020, he was signed to Marlian Records. Ever since then, he has continued to chip in with beautiful pop songs. He released his last album, Rafat in 2022. Check out his newest single; ‘Dreams’.

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Yonda: Gbo kan kan

Yonda features BhadBoi OML on his new Afro-beats Amapiano street music track ‘Gbo kan kan’. Yonda brings back the energy of dance battles, on this track and infuses modernity with an indigenous twinge of Apala, through his vocals. Yonda’s journey as an artist and songwriter is a testament to his talent, dedication, and versatility. With writing credits for several artists, successful collaborations, and a critically acclaimed EP, he has already carved a distinct space for himself in the ever-evolving Nigerian music industry. Check out his latest single; ‘Gbo kan kan’.

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Raymi: Roll

Afrobeats collide with Afro-soul and amapiano on this sweet rhythm called, ‘Roll’. Sensational afrobeat artiste, Raymi blesses us with sonorous vocals and lovely melodies on this new track. The song feels like a salsa afro beats flow that compels you to dance and a soulful music you can enjoy at the same. 

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