Tiwatope Omolara Savage,known professionally as Tiwa Savage,is a Nigerian singer,songwriter and actress. Savage sings in English and Yoruba;her music is a blend of afrobeats,R&B,afropop,pop and hip-hop. Savage's contributions to the Nigerian music industry have earned her several achievements.
Divine Ikubor,known professionally as Rema,is a Nigerian singer,rapper,and songwriter. He gained initial recognition with his 2019 song "Dumebi". That same year,he signed with D'Prince's record label,Jonzing World. He achieved wider recognition with his 2022 single "Calm Down",which spawned a remix with Selena Gomez that peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also led Bilboard Afrobeats Songs chart for a record-setting 58 weeks.
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe,known professionally as Ayra Starr,is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
"Away" is a song recorded by Nigerian singer-songwriter Ayra Starr for her eponymous debut EP. It is the first song on the EP,released in January 2021 by Mavin Records. It was written by Ayra Starr and her brother Dami and was produced by Louddaaa.
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.
More Love,Less Ego is the fifth studio album by Nigerian singer Wizkid. It was released on 11 November 2022 through RCA Records and Starboy Entertainment. The album features guest appearances from Ayra Starr,Skillibeng,Shenseea,Skepta,Naira Marley,and Don Toliver. Production was handled by P2J,Kel-P,KDaGreat,Sammy Soso,P Priime,Juls,Kofo,and Euro. It serves as the follow-up to Wizkid's previous album,Made in Lagos (2020). The album was supported by two singles,"Bad to Me",and "Money &Love". More Love,Less Ego is a pop,R&B,and Afrobeats album that includes lyrics about falling in love with women and engaging in sexual activity. According to Wizkid,he named the album the way it is because "everyone fights with their ego and that's where I'm at",explaining that "I'm still trying to shed my ego,like everyone else".
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.
Tyla Laura Seethal,known mononymously as Tyla,is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Johannesburg,she signed with Epic Records in 2021 following the domestic success of her 2019 debut single,"Getting Late".
"My Love" is a song by British 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.
"Water" is a song by South African singer Tyla from her debut studio album Tyla (2024). It was released on 28 July 2023 through Fax and Epic Records as the lead single from the album. An amapiano song with elements of pop,R&B and afrobeats,it sees Tyla expressing a desire for a passionate and intimate tryst. Remix versions of the song featuring American rapper Travis Scott and record producer Marshmello were both released on 17 November 2023.
"Me &U" is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems,released on 5 October 2023,through RCA Records. Written and produced by both GuiltyBeatz and Tems,it serves as the lead single for her debut album Born in the Wild,and is her first solo release since her extended play If Orange Was a Place (2021).
Tyla is the debut studio album by South African singer Tyla. It was released on 22 March 2024 through Fax and Epic Records. Capitalizing on her international breakthrough with its lead single "Water",the album features guest appearances from Kelvin Momo,Tems,Gunna,Skillibeng,Becky G,and Travis Scott. Sonically,it blends elements of amapiano,pop,afrobeats,and contemporary R&B and includes lyrical themes of empowerment and relationships.
"Truth or Dare" is a song by South African singer Tyla from her 2024 self-titled debut studio album. It was released through Fax and Epic Records as a promotional single alongside two other songs on 1 December 2023,before impacting rhythmic contemporary radio in the United States on 13 February 2024 as the album's second single.
"Big FU" is a song by French DJ David Guetta featuring Nigerian singer Ayra Starr and American rapper Lil Durk. It reached No. 23 on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs and No. 18 on New Zealand Top 40 charts.
"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. Produced by Sammy Soso,it 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 her hometown Johannesburg 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).
