It’s New Music Friday, and this week’s release radar is stacked with releases from Nigerian stars. Leading the pack is BNXN’s highly anticipated sophomore album “Captain”, marking a pivotal moment in his career. Also making waves is GoodGirl LA’s comeback EP after a three-year hiatus, while Blaqbonez returns with a fiery new single, ‘Go Crazy’. Also featured are Zlatan’s high-energy anthem, a street-hop collaboration from Reeplay with Odumodublvck, Portable, and Magnito, and a soulful, emotionally rich single from Fave.
BNXN – Captain (Album)
BNXN has finally released his second studio album, Captain, on July 3rd, 2025. The album contains 16 tracks and marks a significant shift in his musical journey, showcasing a more mature and contemplative side of his artistry.
The name Captain was inspired by a childhood nickname, symbolizing BNXN’s strength and leadership. It reflects his journey in the music industry—facing challenges and embracing his role as a guide through music.
The album features collaborations with Seyi Vibez, Victony, Fola, and the Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir. Production comes from heavyweights like Kel-P, Vampire Craze, and Pheelz, blending Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall, and soulful trap.
Notable tracks include Cutesy, Totori, and Cough Syrup featuring Victony, showcasing BNXN’s range. Full tracklist includes I Alone, Set Up, Cutesy, Jies, Very Soon, Eleyi, Captain, Yes Sir, Laye Mi, 5hrs Till Nairobi, Phenomena, Fi Kan We Kan, Totori, Ashimolowo, Cough Syrup, and In Jesus Name.
This follows BNXN’s debut album Sincerely, Benson (2023), which emphasized his vocals and storytelling. Captain digs deeper into introspection and self-discovery, marking real artistic growth.
Blaqbonez – Go Crazy (Single)
Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has dropped his latest single, Go Crazy, on July 4, 2025. The high-energy track fuses Afrobeat rhythms with Blaqbonez’s signature rap flair.
With lines like“Yeah, where the money I go locate it / Them be hating like road safety, Abena / Certified, I dey go steady / Ten ladies, three-man jeep, whip all / Go crazy, go crazy, go crazy, crazily, so crazy” Blaqbonez proves once again that he has bars and remains one of the hardest rappers in the game.
Go Crazy is catchy, bold, and built to top charts. It follows recent singles like Louder (with Ayo Maff & Bella Shmurda) and W for Wetego (with Phyno & Young Jonn), all leading up to his upcoming album No Excuses, set for release on August 22, 2025.
GoodGirl LA – GoodGirl (EP)
GoodGirl LA makes a triumphant return with her EP “GoodGirl”, released on July 4, 2025. This marks her first project in three years, and also her debut under Vibez Music Factory, founded by Grammy-nominated producer Andre Vibez.
The title track, Good Girl, opens the EP with smooth Afrobeat rhythms and introspective lyrics. GoodGirl LA describes the song as “multi-layered,” representing her reclamation of identity while balancing defiance with softness. The 6-track EP explores themes of love, loss, freedom, and self-empowerment, painting a picture of her evolution as an artist.
Zlatan – Happy Day
Zlatan returns with a vibrant new single, Happy Day, a fusion of Afrobeats and Amapiano, released as his second single of 2025. Produced by Chechdaproducer, the track is built on lively percussion and infectious log drums, paired with Zlatan’s energetic Yoruba flow.
In “Happy Day,” Zlatan leans into his signature mix of Yoruba lyrics, street slang, and upbeat rhythms.
“Them dey wonder wonder wonder wonder wonder wonder / Everything hard but I choose soft life / Ah, say, lọla Ọlọrun, lọla Saati Ramoni / Ninu aye o, k’ọn ma fi mi kọ body.” He Sings.
Happy Day follows his recent hit Get Better featuring FOLA and continues Zlatan’s streak of party anthems.
Reeplay & Odumodublvck ft. Portable & Magnito – Akpor
Reeplay dropped Akpor, featuring Odumodublvck, Portable, and Magnito. The track blends Afrobeat with street-hop, uniting diverse sounds and bold personalities.
Portable brings his signature street energy, Odumodublvck delivers grime-influenced Afrocentric bars, and Magnito rounds it out with clever wordplay. Reeplay ties it all together with playful, street-smart lyrics, making Akpor a thrilling collaboration between these acts.
Fave – Intentions (Live on COLORS)
Rising Nigerian singer Fave unveiled her latest single Intentions via COLORS Studios, delivering a soulful performance that mixes R&B, dancehall, and emotive guitar-driven melodies.
