Spotlight on Africa’s Fresh Talent: Amaarae, Rema, Victony, ODUMODUBLVCK & More

29.08.2025 Comment Views: 17

After Tyler, the Creator and Metro Boomin urged fans to disconnect and let loose on the dancefloor before their latest albums, Nigerian star Rema followed suit on X, declaring “Ok… I want y’all to DANCE this summer.” He backed up his call with “KELEBU,” a high-energy track that borrows rhythmic flavours from Francophone Africa and the Caribbean.

Meanwhile, Ghanaian-American trailblazer Amaarae celebrates the global Black dance tradition on her new album Black Star, weaving together Ghanaian highlife, Brazilian baile funk and Jersey club. And DJ Tunez reunites with Wizkid and breakout vocalist FOLA on the irresistible “One Condition,” showcasing his knack for crafting cross-continental hits.

Below are our top 10 African Fresh Picks of the month—tune in, turn up and dance the summer away. Don’t forget to check out the accompanying Spotify playlist at the end.

DJ Tunez, Wizkid & FOLA — One Condition

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DJ Tunez and Wizkid join forces once again, this time enlisting rising star FOLA for “One Condition.” The sultry sax lines by Ikaey Asanga glide over a smooth jazz-infused beat as Wizkid and FOLA serenade their lovers with irresistible hooks. The single marks Wizkid’s 19th Top 10 entry on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart.

Rema — KELEBU

Rema, the self-styled Rave Lord, invites everyone to the dancefloor—and even offers $10,000 to the best dancer—on his new single “KELEBU.” The track fuses elements of Coupé-décalé from Côte d’Ivoire, Dominica’s pulsating Bouyon and Cameroon’s brass-laden Makossa, capturing the spirit of Caribbean and Francophone party anthems he grew up dancing to.

Mavo, Ayra Starr, Shallipopi & Zlatan — Escaladizzy II

Afro-trap wunderkind Mavo revs up the engine on “Escaladizzy II” alongside Ayra Starr, Shallipopi and Zlatan. Named after his custom “Escalade + izzy” lexicon, the track rides a heady fusion of street-hop and amapiano, delivering catchy hooks and swaggering verses as he cruises in style.

Amaarae — B2B

On “B2B,” Amaarae reinvents the DJ term “back-to-back” as a metaphor for reciprocal love. Her official visualizer opens with pulsating deep house and amapiano rhythms before shifting into a lush Spanish guitar reprise, sampling Toni Braxton’s “Maybe” to craft an unforgettable soundscape.

ADH & Elzo Jamdong — No Stress (Remix)

Senegalese standout ADH revisits his breezy amapiano-tinged breakout “No Stress” for the EP ALMADIES, teaming up with rapper Elzo Jamdong. The remix enhances the original’s sun-kissed groove while Jamdong delivers a sharp verse, celebrating Senegal’s diaspora and cultural roots.

Kwesi Arthur feat. King Promise — Real Thing

Ghana’s Kwesi Arthur stretches beyond his rapid-fire rap to deliver heartfelt melodies alongside King Promise on “Real Thing.” The duo’s chemistry shines through soulful choruses, with Kwesi’s signature punchlines dropping halfway for a dynamic blend of energy and emotion.

FOLA — you

FOLA crafts a sonic niche by melding classic Afrobeats rhythms with smooth jazz flourishes. His latest single “you” is a plaintive love ballad, elevated by his double-tracked vocal hook and emotive delivery, creating a standout moment in his growing catalogue.

Amaarae — Fineshyt

On the title “Fineshyt,” Amaarae proves why Black Star was worth the wait. Pitched-up vocals and an infectious, propulsive beat coalesce around a dancefloor-ready chorus, with production credits to Kyu Steed, Bnyx and Ape Drums adding layers of sonic finesse.

Victony feat. Terry G — Tanko

Rising star Victony turns up the tempo on “Tanko,” showcasing his gift for memorable melodies. Terry G matches his intensity with a fierce verse, riding a bold drum pattern that nods to megahits like “Soweto” while carving its own niche.

ODUMODUBLVCK feat. Stormzy & Zlatan — PAY ME

Nigerian firebrand ODUMODUBLVCK teams up with UK icon Stormzy and Zlatan on “PAY ME.” The track finds him stretching beyond his signature rapid-fire flow into more melodic territory, proving his versatility and expanding his artistic horizons.

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King Promise — Real Thing</a></li><li class="s7-article-toc__item s7-article-toc__item--h3"><a href="#fola-you">FOLA — you</a></li><li class="s7-article-toc__item s7-article-toc__item--h3"><a href="#amaarae-fineshyt">Amaarae — Fineshyt</a></li><li class="s7-article-toc__item s7-article-toc__item--h3"><a href="#victony-feat-terry-g-tanko">Victony feat. Terry G — Tanko</a></li><li class="s7-article-toc__item s7-article-toc__item--h3"><a href="#odumodublvck-feat-stormzy-zlatan-pay-me">ODUMODUBLVCK feat. 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