This week’s New Music Friday comes with a blend of firepower, finesse and fresh talent, delivering official singles and collaborations that stretch across Afropop, R&B, rap and global fusion. Maxter B leads with No Pressure, a bold and affirming drop as he continues his steady rise in the Nigerian music scene.
Iyanya and Fido team up for Sorry, blending melodic vulnerability with bounce, while Qing Madi channels raw energy into Scumbag, a record that shows her emotional range and evolving artistry.
Wesse Gucci returns with PlayStation, a playful yet sharp track that flips a relationship metaphor into an Afropop groove.
Skales links with FAVE on Glory, delivering something soulful and spiritual, and Nasty C follows up last week’s momentum with Head Up, offering words of strength and survival. From experimental sounds to street anthems, the range is broad. Zhus Jdo and SOLIS4EVR bring spacey vibes with Zhusssssss, while 255, Naira Marley and Zinoleesky connect on Damage, a gritty yet catchy jam with street appeal.
There’s more to explore this week. Rybeena and Joeboy collaborate on the romantic Adunni, while Stonebwoy delivers heat with Gidi Gidi (Fire).
On the international front, Ed Sheeran drops Camera, Demi Lovato shares Here All Night, and Drake, Julia Wolf and Yeat team up on Dog House.
Elsewhere, releases from Rukmani and SGaWD, Maya Amolo, Khaligraph Jones, Portable and Terry Apala, Knucks and Blaqbonez, and Ajebutter22 round out a playlist that is diverse, layered and reflective of the global music pulse this week.
Full Release List – New Music Friday (September 12, 2025)
Maxter B – No Pressure
Iyanya, Fido – Sorry
Qing Madi – Scumbag
Wesse Gucci – PlayStation
Skales, FAVE – Glory
Nasty C – Head Up
Zhus Jdo, SOLIS4EVR – Zhusssssss
255, Naira Marley, Zinoleesky – Damage
Rybeena, Joeboy – Adunni
Ed Sheeran – Camera
Riick – Sanity
Stonebwoy – Gidi Gidi (Fire)
svndaypack, Ayüü – Mrs Officer
Demi Lovato – Here All Night
BiQo, G-WEST – Foreign
Rukmani, SGaWD – Not Nice
Vidarr, Bucci Franklin – Girl’s Plenty
Rachel Chinouriri – What A Life
KZM!? – Bando BBY
Elem3nta1s – Stefflon Don
Maya Amolo – Hollon
Keemlyf, Savara – Inside
Khaligraph Jones – Confused
King Perryy, Active Boy – Tulemon
Knucks, Blaqbonez – Goldtooth
Portable, Terry Apala – Sandra Benede
Drake, Julia Wolf, Yeat – Dog House
Damiano David, Tyla, Nile Rodgers – Talk to Me
Beezyx, RnB Princess, Musta4a, Brum3h – Watch You
Ajebutter22, Brazy, Taymi B – Love Don Finish 4 Lagos