This week’s New Music Friday releases are led by a heavyweight collaboration between Phyno and Flavour on Uzo Ano, a vibrant cultural tune that merges Phyno’s Igbo rap cadence with Flavour’s highlife melodies. Street-pop rising star FineBoy Evans makes a bold entry with Till Infinity, balancing reflection and ambition in a delivery that feels both grounded and aspirational. Iyanya returns with Work, a dance-ready tune that leans into his Afropop roots, while ODUMODUBLVCK continues his genre-bending streak with They Love Me, fusing grit and charisma into yet another high-octane anthem. Praiz rounds out the frontline with Waiting For You, offering a soulful performance that reminds listeners of his vocal range and emotional depth.
The momentum carries through with Wande Coal and Qing Madi joining forces on DEARLY, a melodic collaboration that layers richness in vocals with Afro-R&B flair. Ghana’s Smallgod connects with Sarkodie and Joshua Baraka on Fire, while Sarkodie also links with Yaadman (fka Yung L) for Wins & Losses, flexing lyrical dexterity over smooth production. Samini, Stonebwoy, and Kofi Kinaata present ORIGIN8A, a cross-generational record rooted in Ghanaian pride and sonic heritage. Teni, Siraheem, Yosa, and Big Fish team up on TRU$T FUND, delivering a catchy tune that taps into street aspiration and rhythmic bounce.
Yemi Alade releases My Bébé, a lively and flirtatious number, while Johnny Drille’s Last Forever leans into romance and nostalgic acoustic stylings. Zaylevelten’s Muzz and Zhus Jdo’s CRASHOUT offer different takes on youthful angst and high-energy delivery. Barry Jhay’s Fuji Explosion stays true to his genre-mashing roots, blending traditional sounds with modern flow. Godwin puts out African Queen, a song that borrows from a legacy and builds on it, and Dice Ailes taps Blue Aiva for Sexy, a sleek Afrobeats joint with sultry appeal.
Also on rotation this week: O.L.A and Smur Lee’s Osadebe, a tribute-turned-Afropop record that blends reverence with bounce. Lyta and DJ Orla link up on Ghetto Love. OG Mage and Meemah Jackson share Love, Lost & Found, while OGs like Blxckie and Young Stunna drop alupheli, bringing South African sonic flavor. Other notable mentions include Sun-El Musician and Manana’s I’ll Be There (For You), and Chop Daily and The Kazez on Caterpillar.
The week is rounded out by standout releases from Lodù with Olówo Orìmí, ASAPTheDJ and crew on Liquor, Barry Jhay’s percussion-heavy Fuji Explosion, and emerging voices like Middy Offishall, 10.93 and Ayanfe, and OG Mage. From cultural crossovers to street tales, this week’s New Music Friday blends star power and rising voices into a playlist full of movement, melody, and mood.
Full New Music Friday Playlist — February 13, 2026
- Phyno, Flavour – Uzo Ano
- FineBoy Evans – Till Infinity
- Iyanya – Work
- ODUMODUBLVCK – They Love Me
- Praiz – Waiting For You
- Wande Coal, Qing Madi – DEARLY
- Zaylevelten – Muzz
- Biqjeh – Ooouuuhh
- Lodù – Olówo Orìmí
- Smallgod, Sarkodie, Joshua Baraka – Fire
- Sarkodie, Yaadman fka Yung L – Wins & Losses
- Samini, Stonebwoy, Kofi Kinaata – ORIGIN8A
- Siraheem, Teni, Yosa, Big Fish – TRU$T FUND
- Yemi Alade – My Bébé
- Johnny Drille – Last Forever
- Zhus Jdo – CRASHOUT
- Barry Jhay – Fuji Explosion
- Godwin – African Queen
- O.L.A, Smur Lee – Osadebe
- Dice Ailes, Blue Aiva – Sexy
- Blxckie, Young Stunna – alupheli
- Chop Daily, The Kazez – Caterpillar
- Lyta, DJ Orla – Ghetto Love
- Killervybez – Track 1
- Middy Offishall – Enough Love
- 10.93, Ayanfe – how i feel (lagos1104)
- Sun-El Musician, Manana – I’ll Be There (For You)
- OG Mage, Meemah Jackson – Love, Lost & Found
- ASAPTheDJ, BoyPee, Hyyce, Brown Joel – Liquor
