From Victony’s StarLife to FOLA’s Attention: 5 New Releases to Hear This Week

Victony releases his 15-track sophomore album STARLIFE featuring YKB, Blaqbonez, and contemporary Afropop sounds.

Need something new to listen to this week? We have got you. From Victony’s sophomore album STARLIFE and Niniola’s deeply personal Without You EP to new music from Yemi Alade, Faith Martins and FOLA, Nigerian artists are bringing plenty of new sounds to the table.

This week’s releases move between Afrobeats, Afro-house, soulful pop and more personal stories, giving you a little bit of everything depending on what you are in the mood to hear. Here are five new Nigerian songs and projects worth having on your radar this week.

Victony – Starlife

After the introspection of Stubborn and Very Stubborn, Victony takes a lighter, more danceable route on his sophomore album, StarLife. Across 15 tracks, he looks at life after the struggles and self-doubt that shaped his earlier work, this time making more room for the freedom, fun and possibilities that come with being a pop star.

The album still carries traces of the artist listeners have come to know, but there is more room here for movement and experimentation. From the title track featuring YKB and Blaqbonez to 2Fresh, Armed & Dangerous, Missin Piece, Fyne and Clear, Victony moves between Afropop, Brazilian funk and contemporary sounds while nodding to artists and influences from across African pop culture.

StarLife feels like Victony allowing himself to enjoy the life he has worked towards while also looking ahead to where Afropop could go next.

Niniola – Without You

Niniola takes a deeply personal turn with her four-track EP, Without You, created following the loss of her husband, partner and business manager, Michael. The singer channels memories, love, grief and everything she has struggled to put into words since his passing into…