Nigerian music fans have plenty of new songs to enjoy this week. New Music Friday brings fresh releases from top stars and rising talents, including Victony, Timaya, Runtown, Fave, Victor AD and Boy Muller.

The latest releases cover Afrobeats, Afropop, highlife and Afro-fusion. Together, they show the variety and creativity driving the Nigerian music scene this week.

Victony leads the week’s releases

Victony headlines the roundup with Slick, one of the most anticipated songs of the week. The Afrobeats and Afrosounds record gained attention long before its release.

A snippet of the song sparked strong reactions online. Now that the full version is out, many listeners believe it lives up to the hype.

Fave also returns with Miss You, featuring Chike. The song appears on her 2026 EP RNBLING and blends Afrobeats with R&B.

The track explores love and longing. Chike’s soulful vocals add depth while allowing Fave to remain at the centre of the song.

Runtown and Timaya deliver familiar sounds

Runtown’s Do Me offers a relaxed Afropop sound. Produced by Fadah, the song combines a strong bassline with themes of desire and vulnerability.

Timaya teams up with Duncan Mighty on Kontrol. The song draws inspiration from classic South-South Nigerian sounds and mixes highlife with Afrobeats.

Timaya’s dancehall style works well alongside Duncan Mighty’s signature vocals. The collaboration creates a lively and nostalgic feel.

Rising acts make their mark

Boy Muller’s Gbewa is one of the biggest breakout songs of the week. The track features energetic percussion, catchy lyrics and a hook that has spread quickly across TikTok.

The song has inspired dance challenges, memes and short-form videos. Its growing popularity highlights Boy Muller’s rising profile.

Abefe also impresses with Yaweh, a standout track from his debut EP Abefe (Begged To Be Loved). The Afro-fusion song combines melodic production with emotional vocals.

More songs worth adding to your playlist

The Parlour Tapes and Ema Onigah join the lineup with Chance. The song appears on Onigah’s sophomore EP ITEM VII and showcases his versatility over Afro-fusion production.

Victor AD and Babyboy AV close out the week with Level. The reflective Afrobeats track focuses on gratitude, resilience and personal growth.

With established stars and emerging artists all releasing new music, this week’s New Music Friday offers something for every listener