This week’s New Music Friday comes with bangers from the biggest stars in the Nigerian music scene, as this Friday feels like we are overfed and this food we have been served can last us the entire year sef without starving. Some of the heavyweights fell off this week, as Asake released a surprise banger called “Badman Gangsta” with Tiakola, and Ayra Starr releases a summer banger for the ladies, “Hot Body”, a track that’s taking over summer for dem ladies, this is one of her singles after releasing “All the Love” and “Gimme Dat” in this calendar year. Wizkid bagged himself two blazing features as he collaborated with Fola and DJ Tunez on “One Condition”, and “Dynamite” with Tyla, off her just-dropped EP, Wizkid is in his feature bag and on a good streak in that regard at the moment, as this makes it his 7th feature this year, formerly on “Gimme Dat” , “Kai” ,“Situation” , “Billionaires Club”, “Lighter”, “One Condition” , “Dynamite.” Llona drops his first single of the year, “Dead Flowers,” and Fireboy adds to this week’s playlist with a fresh track, “Dopamine.”
Asake featuring Tiakola – Badman GangstaAsake dropped the single “Badman Gangsta”, featuring French artist Tiakola, marking his first release since February’s “Why Love” and heralding a bold new chapter as he previews his upcoming album Money; Asake and Tiakola seamlessly trade verses in English, Yoruba, and French, delivering lyrics that emphasize hustle, gratitude, and owning one’s journey, he describes it as “a page from my real life” about embracing both struggle and achievement and on this P.Priime‑produced track, “Badman Gangsta” delivers swagger and soul, melding African street pop with international flair, as Asake ignites the opening verse with “This is my life, I ain’t gon’ lie, this is my shit / As a bad boy, we get OT / Stacking paper, play nicely, Leo Messi / Thank God we dey alive” and hooks in “Baby mi, go down low, down / She love badman gangsta o / Elle aime les vrais gangstas”—making this his second solo single of the year and his fifth overall release in 2025 after features on “99,” “Che Che,” and “Gold,” proving once again that Mr. Money delivers hit after hit without missing.
DJ Tunez featuring Wizkid and Fola – One ConditionDJ Tunez, the renowned DJ and producer, has just released his new single “One Condition” featuring Wizkid and Fola, a smooth Afro‑fusion track co‑produced with Wizkid that captivates with irresistible beats, universal themes, and compelling lyrics, DJ Tunez’s signature warmth and groove provide a clean yet immersive soundscape where Wizkid floats effortlessly with lines like “Gimme ginger, no show me mercy (Uh) / Come love on me, girl, I’m ready (Uh‑huh) / Big Wiz and it don’t mean you know,” and Fola proves he’s a rising star with a verse like “Ileke ton jo wan dey turn me on / Girl, I love what you do, you know I’m on mission / Your body o bad gan, wey cause confusion / O de ma bami rele o, on one condition,”
Their chemistry on this track is undeniable as they trade verses seamlessly over with Ozedikus’s beat amplifying the fire and the overall mood delivering a pure Afrobeat vibe that hits hard.
Tyla featuring Wizkid – Dynamite“Dynamite” is an absolute banger that should be on your playlist, serving as Tyla’s latest single for 2025 and showcasing her incredible talent and versatility, off her new EP WWP (We Wanna Party); the song features Wizkid, who adds an extra layer of magic with vocals that blend emotional depth and melodic flair, with lyrics like “Freeze, arch your back / The way I like it, can’t deny it / Your body bang like dynamite / You can feel, I’m your kinda nice / See me eye to eye,” and Wizkid slides in smoothly with “Backstroke on it, swimming in the kitchen ’til I bust / Do everything to me, my baby, don’t stop / You don’t even need my consent, killing me, babe,”
The chemistry between the two palpable as Tyla’s poignant lyricism and Wizkid’s distinctive delivery elevate the track, combining energetic Afrobeats tempo, sensual undertones, and conversational back‑and‑forth making “Dynamite” a pulsating hit with crossover potential akin to “Essence,” with sultry highlights like “Na you dey make a nigga fantasize / I fito drown in your River Nile,” Tyla and Wizkid trading bars with finesse, proving their synergy and solidifying the song as undeniable evidence of their artistic vibe.
Ayra Starr – Hot BodyAyra Starr just dropped a hot new single titled “Hot Body,” a highly anticipated song that showcases her undeniable creativity and talent, poised to wow fans and new listeners alike; it’s a masterpiece of soulful lyrics and smooth Afro-pop that perfectly reflect her unique style, and the bold teaser clips on socials from Ayra Starr featuring sultry moves over a catchy beat had already sparked trending dance challenges.
The line “Look what a hot body can do” has everywhere in a chokehold, it’s the ultimate summer anthem for the girlies! With lyrics like “Body be dancing / Slow whine, summer body so fine / Drive Porsche Panamera this night,”screams summertime energy and is already taking over and added bars like “Oh my God I need resistance / Fragrance smelling from a distance / Make sense o, make sense,” cementing this as a summer takeover anthem for them Girlies.
Fireboy – DopamineFireboy DML dropped a new track titled “Dopamine,” one of his standouts 2025 releases, where he put in the work to showcase his creativity and versatility. “Dopamine” is a feel-good soundtrack blending salsa and reggae rhythms with smooth vocals and melody, offering emotional depth, vulnerability, and Afro‑reggae appeal; the song is beautiful despite its brevity, and tracks like this stick with you, Fireboy nailed it on this one.
Llona – Dead FlowersNigerian singer Llona has won hearts again with his new single “Dead Flowers,” his first official release of the year arriving exactly one year after his breakthrough hit “Homeless”; in “Dead Flowers,” Llona pours emotion and soul into a deeply moving track that connects on every level, continuing to cement his position as one of Nigeria’s most gifted artists his songwriting shines through evocative lyrics paired with a catchy melody, creating music that resonates long after the final note, thanks to infectious rhythms and lush instrumentation over which Llona’s velvety vocals glide effortlessly, making it hard not to hit repeat, with dark, emotive tones and raw energy setting the tone for a promising new chapter in his musical journey.
