As part of our weekly New Music Friday Playlist roundup spotlighting the latest in African pop culture, Afropop, and the continent’s evolving soundscape, this week’s release lineup delivers a fresh wave of music from some of the biggest names and rising stars across Africa and the global diaspora.
From Lagos to Accra, Johannesburg to London, the new music out today is vibrant, intentional, and ready to soundtrack your weekend.
Leading the release wave is Asake, who returns with BADMAN GANGSTA, a high-energy collaboration with French rapper Tiakola that blends drill rhythms with Yoruba flair — signaling a new sonic chapter under his Giran Republic imprint. Ayra Starr, freshly signed to Roc Nation, unleashes Hot Body, a bold, confident anthem that’s been heating up socials for weeks. Fireboy DML delivers Dopamine, a smooth Afropop track that leans into emotion and euphoria. Over in Ghana, Camidoh joins forces with Stonebwoy for Many Many Things, offering rich storytelling and melodic chemistry rooted in Afro-fusion. Elsewhere, Wizkid pops up on two standout tracks — DYNAMITE with Tyla, and One Condition alongside DJ Tunez and FOLA, both bringing sleek, rhythmic brilliance.
This week’s drops stretch across genres — from Amapiano and Afro-soul to trap-infused bops and heartfelt ballads. Highlights include nezsa’s reflective No Reminding, Joeboy’s team-up with Ofenbach on 1:1, and Ric Hassani’s unexpected but catchy link-up with Terry G on Wickedness. Whether you’re plugged into African music trends or just love discovering what’s next, this week’s list is packed with records worth exploring.
Full List – New African & Global Pop Releases (July 25, 2025)
Asake — BADMAN GANGSTA
Ayra Starr — Hot Body
Fireboy DML — Dopamine
Tyla, Wizkid — DYNAMITE
Liona — Dead Flowers
DJ Tunez, Wizkid, FOLA — One Condition
Camidoh, Stonebwoy — Many Many Things
Lekas Beats, Dxtiny — Your Mind
Tyler, The Creator — Ring Ring Ring
Boybreed, Moelogo, Amaeya — VITAMIN
Kel-P — Congratulations
nezsa — No Reminding
Joeyturks, Obed — COCOA BUTTER
Yarden — Joanna
Offset — Professional
Jordan Adetunj: — Drama
TitoM, Yuppe, Eemoh — Piano Lisho
Lekan — Make It Right
Sasha Keable, Leon Thomas — move it along
Nafeesisboujee — first date
Zaylevelten, Fimiguerrero — SHOW ME LUV
Shoka Sunflower, Moo Latte — Never Miss a Step
Daniel Caesar — Have A Baby (With Me)
Ric Hassani, Terry G — Wickedness
lyanya — BLUEWATERS
Jux — THANK YOU
Timie — Owo Eyo
Marioo — MVUA
Kashcoming — Gbomowa
Alyn Sano, Bensoul — Chop Chop
Blaqdee, Dremo — Akanuche
POS, DanDizzy — Soja
Frescool — Jamisi
4batz, Sexyy Red — WYA
Bella Alubo — Oxygen
AYLO — 8am
Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller — It Depends
Tia, Bella Shmurda — KODUN KOPO KOPE KKK
Samini — Summer King
Made Kuti — You Can’t Hide
Ifyzi, Ola vibz — Pounds and Dollars
MC AKONUCHE, Double Silencer, ENDLESS OG — ljeako
Marcy WTF, Dēfa OF — somacina
Jacquees — He Kant
Blackk Beat Music — The Throne Room
255, NSG, M.I.K — On To Me
Kweku Darlington — Don’t Worry
Kofi Jamar, Nsoroma — The Grinding Song
Lola Young — dEaler
Ofenbach, Joeboy — 1:1
The Ironix, Skales — You
Godwin, KITSCHKRIEG, Dorely, 255 — Call Me
Rord Kelly, Jeriq — Kita Kita
Keith Turner, Reekado Banks, BGRZ — OHA
DJ Baddo, Portable, S Brown — Fesemule
Majesty Lyn — Let you go
RealestK — With you
Lithe, Don Toliver — Cannonball
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