Produced by Prestige, Bayanni’s “Goddess” is a silky dancehall number that eulogizes the female form in a way that likens it to the divine.  Bayanni  rhapsodizes his muse with enchanting vocals and vivid lyricism, waxing poetic about her ethereal dance moves. The buoyant instrumental features satiny strings and glittery synths that blend perfectly with Bayanni and Ruger’s angelic background vocals, giving the song an alluring quality. 

The song is as empowering as it is reverent- though the self-proclaimed bad boys still manage to sneak some naughty one liners in as well. “Goddess” is a beguiling, sure-fire hit that is guaranteed to get the girls moving. 

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Produced by Sarz, Crayon’s “Tete” is a warm, summery love song infused with elements of Dancehall, EDM, Afrobeats and RnB. This genre-fluid track sees Crayon break out of the box sonically as he explores themes of love, relationships and the fleeting nature of time. 

Though the instrumental of the song evokes images of scenic vacation spots and cocktails on the beach, the lyrics are more tender and heartfelt as Crayon reflects on the importance of quality time and creating special memories with his significant other.  

“Tete” is a lush, flavourful offering that ushers listeners into an exciting new era of Crayon. 

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Produced by AykBeats, “Bad Decisions & Foreplay ” is intoxicating and positively Dionysiac, the perfect song for heated trysts and risky escapades with that special someone. Magixx regales his muse with his signature patois flow, encapsulating the intimacy of tipsy, candlelit dinners and the sensual tension of ‘Netflix and chill’ with vivid, expressive lyricism. The bouncy, bass-heavy instrumental further adds to the song’s infectious sensuality. 

On “Bad Decisions & Foreplay”, Magixx distinguishes himself as one of the leading voices in the Afro-RnB sub genre, captivating listeners with arresting, husky vocals. The song lives up to its name with ease, setting the mood in the best way possible. 

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On ‘Finish Me’ Bayanni takes a leaf out of the playboy’s handbook, detailing a spicy rendezvous with a forbidden lover. His sultry vocals glide over the infectious afrobeat instrumentals like silk, the chorus leaving little to the imagination as Bayanni mimics his lover’s sounds of pleasure using sing-song vowel sounds. Bayanni flexes his sharp-witted lyricism, deftly mixing in naughty innuendos and artful one liners that shock and excite listeners at the same time. 

‘Finish Me’ is the perfect bad boy anthem, complete with a steamy hook and sleek vocals that leave the audience almost convinced that bad boys may not be so bad after all. 

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‘Count My Blessings’ is a buoyant afrobeats number bubbling with optimism, one that is sure to appeal to both children and adults alike with its rhythmic instrumentals and catchy lyricism. Johnny Drille reflects on his blessings with an infectious display of gratitude that compels his audience to do the same. 

One thing is certain-listeners of all ages may find it impossible to stay off their feet when this jam comes on. From Thanksgiving Sunday services to birthday parties and carnivals, ‘Count My Blessings’ is the perfect feel-good song for any occasion. 

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Two years after his debut album “Rave & Roses”,  Globally renowned Afrobeats Icon Rema drops his long-awaited sophomore album “HEIS”.  The record comes after his meteoric rise to international prominence, largely due to the overwhelming success of  “Soundgasm”, his stand-out verse on the “Soweto’ remix and the “Calm Down” remix featuring Selena Gomez (to name a few). 

2023 was an especially prolific year for the Benin-bred musician, one that saw him become the highest charting Afrobeats artist in Billboard Hot 100 history,  a Guinness World Record Holder and the first African artist ever to perform at the prestigious Ballon D’Or Ceremony in Paris. In addition to these countless accolades, he began 2024 with an induction into the esteemed “Billion Club” with over eight billion streams to his name.  

Named after the greek word for Numeral 1, “HeIs” is an ascendant landmark project that sees Rema fully settle into his hard-won title as the Prince of Afrobeats.  On “HeIs” the Rave Lorde is a different kind of animal- wilder, imposing and almost overwhelming in his intensity. Though the overall score is rousing and euphoric, there are also undercurrents of danger as his artistic direction transcends convention, tapping into the kind of madness only associated with genius and at times, borders on the divine. 

Rema remains rooted in the culture that birthed his unique sound, delving further into the essence of Afrobeats to unearth the raw, uncut elements that seem to have been lost in the process of  the genre’s evolution. He goes back in time to the 60s, repurposing  the highly percussive composition style pioneered by Fela Kuti. At the same time he pulls from more modern influences, infusing elements of 80s synth music, trap, electronic dance music, amapiano and many more to create a frenzied melting pot of sounds from around the world. 

In the process of honoring the past he births something new, giving life and form to the term  “Afro-Rave” , which he has previously used to describe his music. “HeIs” boasts some of Rema’s most memorable and audacious lyrics to date, with songs like “HeHeHe” full of bold declarations of his supremacy. 

Album highlights also include the lead single “Benin Boys”, an anthemic ode to his hometown. The track features Nigerian rapper Shallipopi and set the record for the second biggest opening day streams for a Nigerian song on Spotify.

Other stand-out tracks include “March Am”, a rip-roaring sonic joyride co produced by Rema and P Priime. The track is fraught with heavy drums, invigorating car revving sounds and growls. “Villain”, a wild  afro-EDM tune also produced by P Priime,  begins with a deceptively tame sample of Lana Del Rey’s “A & W”. 

One of the focus tracks, “Yayo”, is a psychedelic earworm teeming with youthful exuberance and brazen lyricism. “HeIs”, a hair-raising inauguration song named after the album, features heavenly choral melodies and singers eulogizing him in Swahili. The album also features Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck on “War Machine” . 

“HeIs” is a boundary-defying statement project that sees the Afro-Rave genre become fully realized-even as Rema pays homage to Afrobeats in its oldest, purest form. 

HeIs Album Tracklist: 

1. MARCH AM

2. ⁠AZAMAN

3. ⁠HEHEHE

4. ⁠YAYO

5. ⁠BENIN BOYS

6. ⁠HEIS

7. ⁠OZEBA 

8. ⁠WAR MACHINE 

9. ⁠EGUNGUN

10. ⁠VILLAIN

11. ⁠NOW I KNOW

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“Hehehe” is an extension of Rema’s victory lap, heralded by the release of his sensational comeback single “Benin Boys”, which debuted number one on the Nigeria Apple Music chart within eight hours of release. The single also recorded the second biggest opening day streams for a Nigerian song on Spotify. 

On “Hehehe” Rema asserts his dominance with  a relentless tenacity. The lyrics are cutting and direct, leaving no room for doubt or dissenting opinions. The bouncy instrumentals- a work of Producer X- feature staple afrobeat drums, accompanied by haunting strings that add a touch of grandeur and mystique to the track.

“Hehehe” further acquaints listeners with the dual nature of the Rave Lorde’s disruptive persona. To some he is a savior, to others a villain-and he has no qualms with being perceived as the latter. In fact he revels in it, the song punctuated by ad-libs in which he laughs derisively at his haters, imitating a stereotypical cartoon villain that has once again triumphed over his adversaries. 

“Hehehe” is a fitting coronation song for Afrobeats’ resident “Troublemaker”- and a scathing reminder that he is still the one to beat. 

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Produced by Sparrq, ‘Lose’ is an open love letter in which the three men profess their passion and devotion for their respective love interests. Boy Spyce opens the song in his trademark fashion, eulogizing his muse with sugar-sweet rhapsodies and sultry vocals. He then passes the baton on to King Promise, who glides over the melodious afrobeat drums and guitars with satiny vocals guaranteed to make any girl fall head over heels. 

Renowned Afrobeats icon Don Jazzy closes the song with a signature verse that is both nostalgic and refreshing, adding the perfect final touch to what is shaping up to be a classic Afro-love song. 

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In attendance were members of the Mavin team and the LFBI Team, as well as the beneficiaries of this initiative. The outreach program consisted of a short term and long term approach; The former involved distributing 21 boxes with enough food to sustain a family of five for two to three weeks, while the latter set them up with adequate resources for poultry farming, an occupation that can sustain these families for life. 

Activities included a refresher course on poultry farming for the beneficiaries, a tour of the LFBI facility and the distribution of the food boxes and poultry resources. These items were well received by the mothers of these families, who expressed their heartfelt gratitude with prayers and appreciation for Ayra Starr and the Lagos Food Bank Initiative. 

 “I’m just so grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative and use my platform in such a meaningful and impactful way,” Ayra Starr says. “I can’t imagine a better way to celebrate my 22nd birthday,”  She adds. 

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