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  • Moliy, Tyla collaborate on new song “Body Go”

    Moliy, Tyla collaborate on new song “Body Go”

    Viral hitmaker Moliy returns with her electrifying new single “Body Go” featuring Grammy-winning superstar Tyla, available now on all streaming platforms.

    The collaboration between two of Africa’s brightest stars delivers an effortless fusion of R&B, Pop, Amapiano, and Afrobeats, creating a global dance anthem that celebrates rhythm, confidence, and movement.

    “Body Go” follows the massive success of Moliy’s record-breaking global smash “Shake It To The Max – Fly [Remix], which surpassed 1 billion streams and was named one of the Songs of the Summer 2025 by both Spotify and TikTok.

    Fans of each other’s artistry, Ghanaian-American Moliy and South African Tyla came together with a shared vision – to celebrate feminine power, unity, and joy.

    Their chemistry radiates through every beat, creating an empowering anthem for the ultimate girls’ night out, while continuing to push African sounds further into the global mainstream.

    The collaboration came together organically.

    After MOLIY recorded the song, she immediately felt it needed “another baddie”, and sent it to Tyla, who instantly connected with it and recorded her verse before they even met in person.

    Their first meeting in New York City sealed their bond.

    Moliy says of the collaboration: “When I was done recording the song, I just knew it needed another baddie, so I sent Tyla the record hoping she’d feel it. When she sent back her verse, it was perfect. That’s when I knew this song captured the right energy needed for a girls’ night out, and I’m so excited to release it.”

    Grammy award-winner agreed saying, “I needed to be on it.”

    “I remember hearing ‘Body Go’ for the first time and thinking, ‘Yeah, I need to be on this’,” Tyla said. “This one is special because it’s so playful and light. It feels like you’re outside with your girls, not thinking too hard, just living, just moving. MOLIY and I clicked right away on this track.”

    Produced by French producer FRNCH and Grammy-winning producer DEE/MA, “Body Go” blends pulsating amapiano basslines with smooth Afrobeats melodies and irresistible hooks, embodying the freedom, joy, and movement of a night out across Africa’s vibrant cities, from Accra to Johannesburg, Lagos to Nairobi.

  • Rapper, producer KayCyy teams up with Njerae for new song

    Rapper, producer KayCyy teams up with Njerae for new song

    Kenyan-born and American-based rapper, singer, and record producer KayCyy is excited to announce the release of “Far Away,” his new single featuring the talented Kenyan performer and producer, Njerae.

    The croon-heavy track fuses KayCyy and Njerae’s signature styles to create a song that’s both an earworm and a push of creative boundaries.

    “Njerae and I linked up this year, and I love her growth as an artist. We wanted to share a song that speaks to Kenya, where we both come from, but that carries a global appeal,” KayCyy says of the collaboration.

    The collaboration on the back of KayCyy’s release of his June LP, ‘Before I Was Born’, and his riveting collaboration with his creative mentor A$AP Rocky on the song “pray4dagang”.

    Sharing her own thoughts on the collaboration, Njerae said: “KayCyy is really talented and has worked with some of the biggest names in the world from Kanye to Justin Bieber, just to name a few. To see someone from Kenya who is at the highest level is really inspiring. I wanted to create something that felt true to me and I really put my soul on the record. I love collaborating, and he is easy to work with as well as really intentional.”

    KayCyy has achieved significant recognition in the music industry through his extensive collaborations and high-profile partnerships across the globe.

    His most notable work includes his contributions to Kanye West’s Grammy-nominated album, Donda, for which he served as a credited vocalist and writer.

    He also won a Grammy Award for his involvement on the track “Hurricane,” which took home the award for Best Melodic Rap Performance in the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in 2022.

    Beyond his work with Kanye West, KayCyy has also been featured on songs with other major artists, such as Travis Scott on his album Utopia, as well as with Lil Wayne, Lil Baby, and Joey Bada$$.

    Furthermore, his collaborative EPs with French electronic artist Gesaffelstein, titled TW20 50 and TW2052, highlight his versatility and his ability to seamlessly blend his style with different musical genres.

    Working with Njerae is an addition to his great ear for talent. Their chemistry is heavy on “Far Away,” building on the vocals and songwriting of the two acclaimed artists.

  • Gyakie releases debut album ‘After Midnight’

    Gyakie releases debut album ‘After Midnight’

    Ghanaian singer and songwriter Gyakie has unveiled her debut album “After Midnight”, marking a significant milestone in the career of one of Africa’s most compelling female voices. 

    The 17-track project represents an exploration of vulnerability, healing, identity and self-love that showcases her evolution from promising talent to established artist.

    Born to legendary Ghanaian musician Nana Acheampong, Gyakie carries a rich musical heritage that influences her work. “After Midnight” serves as her personal artistic statement, shaped during the quiet hours of the night when creativity flows most freely.

    “Almost all the songs on the album were recorded after midnight,” Gyakie shares. “It is within those hours that I find my best inspiration to write. The peace and quiet, the sounds from the birds, the serenity, everything about that time fuels my creativity.”

    The album features a narrative trailer directed by Alex Piper, who has worked with artists including Rema, Travis Scott, Wizkid and Skepta. The project includes previously released singles “Sankofa” and “Unconditional”.

    The album welcomes collaborations with international and regional talents, including 6LACK, Kojey Radical, Omar Sterling, Headie One, Shatta Wale and Young Jonn. These partnerships create what the artist describes as “a convergence of cultures that speaks to the universality of music and its ability to bring people together.” 

    “This album is about becoming,” Gyakie says. “It’s about embracing all the versions of myself, the soft parts, the strong parts, the past, the present and the dreams I’m chasing. I hope people find pieces of themselves in these songs.”

    Gyakie has built her reputation through unmistakable vocals and lyrical storytelling ability. She began her musical journey at age six and gained prominence with her breakout EP “Seed”, led by the 2x platinum chart-topping hit “Forever,” later remixed with Omah Lay.

     Her second EP “My Diary” featured the gold-certified track “Something”, establishing her commercial viability alongside critical acclaim.

    The artist has collaborated with notable figures including Davido, Diplo, Serge Ibaka, Major League DJz and AKA. 

    Her accolades include The Headies’ Best West African Artist award, and she has performed at prestigious venues and festivals across the US, UK, Europe and Africa, including The Global Citizen Festival, The Great Escape Festival, Coca-Cola FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour and Afronation.

     The release of “After Midnight” positions Gyakie to expand her influence in the global music stage while maintaining strong connections to her Ghanaian heritage and African musical identity.

  • Watch: Ciara gets ‘low’ with Diamond on new single

    Watch: Ciara gets ‘low’ with Diamond on new single

    Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz has landed another major international collaboration, this time with American R&B icon Ciara on her new single “Low.” The track is part of the deluxe edition of Ciara’s album CiCi and comes with a striking music video.

    Diamond delivers a Swahili-infused verse alongside Ciara’s silky vocals and powerhouse choreography. His performance not only complements Ciara’s Atlanta-born sound but also showcases East Africa’s unique rhythm and lyrical style on the world stage.

    This isn’t Diamond’s first collaboration; the “Katam” singer has a history of high-profile partnerships, including working with stars like Alicia Keys, Rick Ross, Ne-Yo and Omarion.

    For Ciara, this shows her willingness to tap into African sounds for her comeback album, CiCi, following her Beninese citizenship granted in July in accordance with the country’s new law.

    During the release of the album, Ciara said, “Honestly, I’ve been working on this album for almost five years. I put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears, as they would say, into this project … I literally gave birth to two babies while I was making this project, too.”

    Her eighth studio album, “CiCi”, includes 14 songs with further collaborations with Tyga, BossMan DLow and Busta Rhymes.

  • Toxic Lyrikali, Koshens tease “Backbencher” remix

    Toxic Lyrikali, Koshens tease “Backbencher” remix

    Jamaican dancehall artist, Garfield Delano Spence, popularly known as Konshens, has released a teaser of his collaborations with Kenyan lyrical powerhouse, Toxic Lyrikali.

    The teaser was released on Konshens’ social media pages and was later shared by Toxic Lyrikali.

    The buzz comes just weeks after the release of Toxic Lyrikali’s viral hit “Backbencher,” which has garnered over 2 million views on YouTube. The track is currently holding the No. 2 spot on Kenya’s top music trending charts, just behind Bien’s “All My Enemies Are Suffering.”

    Toxic Lyrikali, who first shot to fame with his song “Chinje”, released nine months ago, has become the face of a new wave of Kenyan hip-hop. Known for his gritty, authentic street rap that reflects the everyday struggles of life in Nairobi’s Eastlands, he continues to earn praise for his raw authenticity

    In a recent statement, the “Thugnificent” rapper criticised the culture of buying features and urged upcoming artists to focus on perfecting their art and to invest in high-quality production.

    The former footballer has said in the past that his main focus “right now” is music, which he distributes through his label and collective called Mboka Doba, meaning “money from music” in Sheng. He is also building a platform that supports local creatives, dancers, videographers, and artists.

    The two have yet to announce the release date for the remix.