Best New Music

Discover the best new music from across Africa and the diaspora, curated weekly to keep your playlist ahead of the curve. At Afromixx, we spotlight the latest Afrobeats hits, Amapiano bangers, and groundbreaking Alte tracks from both global superstars and rising independent artists. Whether you are looking for trending Naija music, fresh Ghanaian sounds, or South African electronic vibes, our selection captures the genre-bending evolution of the continent. Stay tuned for exclusive premieres, official music videos, and the hottest new releases of 2026. If it’s making waves in the culture, you’ll find it here first.

Adekunle Gold & Olamide Finally Align on “Formation”
Adekunle Gold & Olamide Finally Align on “Formation”

Since signing to the YBNL family in 2015, it’s somewhat surprising that Adekunle Gold—who notably…

WITH U & Joshua Baraka Drift Through Afrohouse Romance on “Girl In Ibiza”
WITH U & Joshua Baraka Drift Through Afrohouse Romance on “Girl In Ibiza”

On “Girl In Ibiza”, WITH U links with Ugandan vocalist Joshua Baraka to craft a…

Taves Finds His Voice on “To Your Ears”, a Reflective Start to the Year as the laidback Afropop artist delivers a melodic rap single exploring fame, pressure and self-expression.
Taves Finds His Voice on “To Your Ears”, a Reflective Start to the Year

Emerging, laidback Afropop force, Taves, kicks off the year with a new single available exclusively…

Kendickson’s “God’s Plan” Is a Quiet Manifesto for the Patient and the Called
Kendickson’s “God’s Plan” Is a Quiet Manifesto for the Patient and the Called

There’s a certain kind of artist who arrives with nothing but conviction. Kendickson has always…

Elestee & Ayra Starr Find Perfect Sync on “On A Low”
Elestee & Ayra Starr Find Perfect Sync on “On A Low”

As the lead single to her third studio EP, ‘Mentally I’m Here’, Mavin signee Elestee…

Monaky and Jeriq Spark Chemistry on the Hypnotic “7 Grams”
Monaky and Jeriq Spark Chemistry on the Hypnotic “7 Grams”

Rising Nigerian Afrobeats and pop singer Monaky, known for his distinctive deep baritone, Edo-accented delivery,…

Khaid and Ayo Maff Deliver a Hustler’s Anthem with “Rover”
Khaid and Ayo Maff Deliver a Hustler’s Anthem with “Rover”

In contrast to the trap-leaning sound of his last release, “I Don’t Want To Die”,…

Adekunle Gold’s Believe Sets the Tone for His Fuji Reinvention
Adekunle Gold’s Believe Sets the Tone for His Fuji Reinvention

Ahead of his forthcoming sixth studio album, one that promises to be a sonic bridge…

TAY IWAR teases forthcoming EP with sleek new cut “MERCY PLEASE”
TAY IWAR teases forthcoming EP with sleek new cut “MERCY PLEASE”

Shortly after his 5-track EP ‘Reflection Station’ in April 2025, Tay Iwar has returned with…

Mista Myles Follows “Rizzler” with New Single, “Camavinga”
Mista Myles Follows “Rizzler” with New Single, “Camavinga”

As a close follow up to his well-received single “Rizzler”, released only months ago, budding…