Divine Ikubor,popularly known as Rema,is a Nigerian singer,songwriter and rapper. He gained initial recognition with his 2019 song "Dumebi". That same year,he signed with D'Prince's record label,Jonzing World. He achieved international recognition with his 2022 single "Calm Down",which spawned a remix with American singer Selena Gomez that peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also led Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart for a record-setting 58 weeks.
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe,known professionally as Ayra Starr,is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Starr achieved mainstream international recognition in 2022,with the release of her song "Rush". The song charted in several territories,including Switzerland,Ireland and the United Kingdom,where it peaked at number 24. It earned Starr a nomination at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for Best African Music Performance.
19 &Dangerous is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer-songwriter Ayra Starr. It was released on 6 August 2021 by Mavin Records and Platoon,less than seven months after the singer's self-titled debut EP. 19 &Dangerous was a concept album following a Gen Z girl transitioning from adolescence into early adulthood with growing confidence,artistic zeal,sentimentality and empathy. Ayra Starr worked with producers London,Andre Vibez,Louddaaa and Don Jazzy,the latter two of whom also contributed production to her previous record. In addition to reuniting with her preexisting musical partners,she also collaborated with several new writers and artists including Fousheéand CKay.
"Bloody Samaritan" is a song recorded by Nigerian singer-songwriter Ayra Starr. It was released on 30 July 2021,as the lead single from her debut studio album,19 &Dangerous (2021),through Mavin Records. Prior to its arrival on streaming platforms, the song premiered on BBC Radio 1Xtra. Written by Ayra Starr and produced by London,it is an Afropop song with empowering lyrics about pursuing one's dreams despite detractors and other people's negative opinions.
Richard Olowaranti Mbu Isong,known professionally as P2J is a Nigerian-British producer from London,England. He has produced for high-profile pop artists including Beyoncé,Wizkid,Stormzy,FKA Twigs,Burna Boy,Tems,and Doja Cat,among others.
The Headies 2022 was the 15th edition of Nigerian music awards The Headies. It held at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta,Georgia,United States on 4 September 2022. Hosted by Anthony Anderson &Osas Ighodaro.
Playboy is the third studio album by Nigerian singer and songwriter Fireboy DML. It was released by YBNL Nation on 5 August 2022 and was distributed by Empire Distribution. The album features guest appearances from Shenseea,Rema,Asake,Chris Brown,Euro and Ed Sheeran. Fireboy enlisted producers such as P.Priime,Kel-P,Zaki Amujei,Bizzouch,Telz,Eskeez,Blaisebeatz,Shizzi,Phantom,Kolten and Type A to produce songs for the album. The album serves as a follow-up to Apollo (2021).
Michael Ovie Hunter,known professionally as Thisizlondon,is a Nigerian-British record producer and DJ. He is best known for producing the fire 2022 hit single,"Calm Down" for Rema before Selena Gomez hopped on the remix. It reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100,peaked atop the IMI International and remains the most internationally successful Afrobeats song.
Tyla Laura Seethal,known mononymously as Tyla,is a South African singer. Her musical style is characterised by a fusion of the pop and amapiano genres,with many publications dubbing her "Queen of Popiano".
The MTV Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats Video award was first introduced at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2023.
"My Love" is a song by English singer and songwriter Leigh-Anne,featuring Nigerian singer Ayra Starr. It was released on 7 September 2023,through Warner Records. The song and music video received acclaim from critics who praised Leigh-Anne's versatility as a solo artist,and the music video for paying homage to Nigeria's culture. It has been described as a afrobeats and afropop track,with elements of R&B and pop sounds. On 24 November 2023,a remixed version of the song featuring Swedish rapper Jireel was released.
"Truth or Dare" is a song by South African singer Tyla from her 2024 self-titled debut studio album. It was released by FAX and Epic Records as a promotional single from her 2023 self-titled extended play,before impacting rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States on 13 February 2024,as the second single from the album. Written by Tyla,Ariowa Irosogie,Imani Lewis,Corey Marlon Lindsay-Keay,Jamal Europe,and its producer Sammy SoSo,"Truth or Dare" is an amapiano track infused with elements of afrobeats and contemporary R&B influences.
"Art" is a song by South African singer Tyla from her self-titled debut studio album. It was released on 12 April 2024 through Fax and Epic Records,as the album's third single. The R&B-infused amapiano song was produced by Sammy Soso and was accompanied by a music video that premiered on YouTube on the day of the album's release.
"Been Thinking" is a single by South African singer and songwriter Tyla. It was released on 27 January 2023 though Fax and Epic Records. It features production and songwriting from American record producers and songwriters Tricky Stewart and Theron Thomas. It impacted rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States on 31 January 2023,and became her first Billboard-charting song in the region,entering at 36 on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart in May 2023.
"Jump" is a song by South African singer Tyla,American rapper Gunna and Jamaican rapper Skillibeng,from Tyla's self-titled debut album. The song was written by Tyla,Mocha,Believve,Gunna,Skillibeng,and its producer Sammy SoSo. Musically,"Jump" is a genre fusion of Afrobeats,dancehall and hip hop. It features throbbing bass,amapiano percussion,and a chant of the Zulu language expression "haibo". Tyla reflects on her rise to fame with braggadocio in the lyrics and references Johannesburg,the city where she was born and raised,by its two colloquial names,Joburg and Jozi.
The Year I Turn 21 is the second studio album by Nigerian singer-songwriter Ayra Starr. It was released through Mavin Records on 31 May 2024. The album contains guest appearances from Asake,Anitta,Coco Jones,Giveon,Seyi Vibez,Rvssian,and Rauw Alejandro. It serves as the follow-up to her previous album,19 &Dangerous (2021). The album debuted at number one in Nigeria.
The discography of South African singer and songwriter Tyla consists of one studio album,fifteen singles,three promotional singles and ten music videos. Tyla released her debut self-titled studio album on 22 March 2024,consisting of her digital extended play (EP) of the same name released on 1 December 2023,it debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album was supported by four singles;"Water",which peaked within the top 10 in multiple countries and was awarded multi-platinum certifications in many countries,"Truth or Dare","Art" and "Jump",and a promotional single "On and On".
"Push 2 Start" is a song recorded by South African singer Tyla. It was released in tandem with the deluxe edition of her self-titled debut studio album on 11 October 2024,by FAX and Epic Records. It is a reggae-infused Afro-pop and amapiano song about Tyla imploring her partner to give her affection.
"Tears" is a song recorded by South African singer Tyla. It was released on 20 November 2024 by FAX and Epic Records. "Tears" was written by Tyla,Theron Thomas,Michael Pollack,Livvi Franc and its producers Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen of Stargate. The acoustic folk ballad focuses on Tyla connecting with her inner empath and was recorded in 2024 in collaboration with Coca Cola's Coke Studio. A video for the Coke Studio Session of the song premiered the same day. The song was referred to by Jon Pareles of The New York Times as a departure from her signature amapiano-R&B sound.
"Sability" is a song by Nigerian singer Ayra Starr. It was released on 10 February 2023,and was written by Ayra Starr,her brother Dami,Mbryo,Louddaaa,Johnny Drille,London,and Prosper Udu. The song was produced by London,and features a sample of Awilo Longomba's "Coupe Bibamba." "Sability" was featured on Barack Obama's summer playlist in 2023. It was included on OkayAfrica's list of the "Best Afrobeats Songs of 2023."
