Weekend Playlist: 10 New Drops to Boost Your Vibe

As the weekend begins, there’s nothing better than filling your playlist with fresh new jams.

This Friday, August 22, 2025, the airwaves are alive with a diverse mix of soulful collaborations, street-hop anthems, and global fusions.
Here’s your guide to the hottest tracks out right now.

1. Odumodublvck, Stormzy & Zlatan — Pay Me

A cross-continental banger, Pay Me unites Nigeria’s gritty flows, the UK’s heavyweight rap presence, and Lagos street-hop swagger. It’s bold, brash, and built for maximum impact.

2. A7S, Wizkid & David Guetta — Lighter (Wizkid Extended Version)

Wizkid steps into global territory with Lighter. The extended version finds him layering smooth Afrobeats melodies over Guetta’s club-ready production, making for a perfect late-night groove.

3. Blaqbonez — Everlasting Taker

Cheeky, witty, and effortlessly sharp, Blaqbonez shines on Everlasting Taker. His lyricism cuts through with swagger, reminding listeners why he remains one of Nigeria’s most inventive hip-hop voices.

4. Mr Eazi — Casanova

Smooth as ever, Mr Eazi brings flirty charm and breezy vibes on Casanova. It’s Banku music at its most relaxed, ideal for a chill night out or a lazy Sunday afternoon.

5. Taves — Way2Yung

Taves keeps things youthful and vibrant with Way2Yung. It’s a playful yet ambitious record that doubles as a showcase of his fast-rising star power.

6. Bella Alubo — Do You Believe in Love

Lush and dreamy, Do You Believe in Love finds Bella Alubo blending alt-R&B and Afropop into a soulful late-night listen. Tender yet magnetic, it’s one of her most captivating offerings yet.

7. Shine Bm & Terry Apala — See You

Streetwise and infectious, See You merges Shine Bm’s raw energy with Terry Apala’s Fuji-infused edge. The result is a pulsating jam rooted in Nigeria’s street-hop movement.

8. Joki & Chella — Shining

Uplifting and ambitious, Shining is a feel-good anthem about resilience and chasing success. Joki and Chella deliver bright melodies that make this one a motivational weekend spin.

9. oSHAMO — Eleganza

A groove-heavy cut built for the dancefloor, Eleganza is oSHAMO’s confident stride into the spotlight. It’s vibrant, catchy, and full of flair.

10. Big Bella — Nomanidobo

Closing out the list with unapologetic confidence, Nomanidobo cements Big Bella as an artist to watch. Fierce, bold, and brimming with charisma, it’s pure energy.