New Music Friday | Friday Frequency #007

New Music Friday rarely belongs to one artist.

Some Fridays are built around a defining album release. Others reveal a broader story—one where established superstars, rising voices and cross-border collaborations collectively shape the week’s soundtrack. Friday Frequency #007 is one of those weeks.

After reviewing Spotify’s New Music Friday playlists across Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa, AceWorldTEAM has selected the 15 releases that best represent this week’s African music conversation.

Leading this week’s edition is Davido and Leon Thomas’ Tell Everybody, a standout moment from Davido’s newly released Oriadé album that immediately commands attention. Around it sits an exciting mix of heavyweight collaborations, Ghanaian breakthroughs, South African powerhouses and artists continuing to redefine the sound of contemporary African music.

New Music Friday Is Led by Davido and Leon Thomas

If there is one recurring theme this week, it’s collaboration.

Davido appears twice among this week’s strongest releases, first alongside Leon Thomas on the commanding Tell Everybody, before reuniting with Ghana’s Black Sherif on the emotionally rich Amazing Grace.

BNXN and Asake combine two of Nigeria’s most distinctive voices on Eja Meja, while Odeal and Jorja Smith continue proving why African and British R&B collaborations remain some of the most exciting musical partnerships today with Coming Home.

Elsewhere, Cassper Nyovest and Nasty C remind listeners why they remain two of South Africa’s biggest hip-hop exports on Lil Mama, while Angelique Kidjo joins forces with Nile Rodgers and Brazilian superstar IZA on Oyaya, delivering one of the week’s most internationally significant releases.

Rather than relying on star power alone, each collaboration feels purposeful, bringing together artists whose strengths genuinely complement one another.

New Music Friday Highlights Ghana’s Strongest Releases

Week after week, Ghana continues to strengthen its place within the continental conversation.

MOLIY leads that charge twice this Friday. First alongside Sarkodie and Mellissa on the energetic ACCRA GIRLS, before returning solo with the infectious 911 (CALL THE LAW)—further reinforcing her growing reputation as one of Africa’s most exciting breakout stars.

AratheJay and KOJO BLAK maintain their impressive rise with ROVER, while Wendy Shay delivers another polished Afro-pop performance on Tribal Love.

Even emerging artist Fimi earns a deserved place with DUM, a record that would quietly become one of the week’s most notable discoveries after appearing prominently across multiple regional New Music Friday playlists.

New Music Friday Showcases South Africa’s Diversity

South Africa’s contribution extends well beyond Amapiano this week.

Kabza De Small once again demonstrates why he remains one of the genre’s defining architects on Ifa Lami, bringing together Sykes, Anzo and Tshego AMG for another immersive production.

Meanwhile, MÖRDA explores the more atmospheric side of Afro-house through Golden Horizon, while JAZZWRLD and Shekhinah showcase contemporary R&B chemistry on Thinking About You.

Together, these records reflect the remarkable diversity that continues to make South Africa one of the continent’s most influential music markets.

Why Friday Frequency Is More Than Just Another New Music Friday Playlist

Friday Frequency is AceWorldTEAM’s weekly editorial selection of African music worth your time.

Rather than recreating Spotify’s New Music Friday playlists, we reviewede releases from Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa before selecting the songs that best represent African music this Friday.

Every selection is guided by editorial judgment, musical impact, cultural relevance and long-term replay value—not algorithms.

Editorial Highlights

🎵 Cover Story

Davido & Leon Thomas — Tell Everybody

🤝 Best Collaboration

BNXN & Asake — Eja Meja

🌍 Continental Moment

Angelique Kidjo, Nile Rodgers & IZA — Oyaya

🔥 Breakthrough Pick

Fimi — DUM

🎹 Amapiano Essential

Kabza De Small, Sykes, Anzo & Tshego AMG — Ifa Lami

Friday Frequency Essential 15

1. Davido, Leon Thomas — Tell Everybody (feat. Leon Thomas)
2. BNXN, Asake — Eja Meja
3. Odeal, Jorja Smith — Coming Home (feat. Jorja Smith)
4. Davido, Black Sherif — Amazing Grace (feat. Black Sherif)
5. Seyi Vibez — GTA
6. MOLIY, Sarkodie, Mellissa — ACCRA GIRLS
7. Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C — Lil Mama
8. AratheJay, KOJO BLAK — ROVER
9. Kabza De Small, Sykes, Anzo, Tshego AMG — Ifa Lami (feat. Anzo & Tshego AMG)
10. MOLIY — 911 (CALL THE LAW)
11. Fimi — DUM
12. JAZZWRLD, Shekhinah — Thinking About You
13. Wendy Shay — Tribal Love
14. MÖRDA, Kitchen Mess — Golden Horizon (feat. Kitchen Mess)
15. Angelique Kidjo, Nile Rodgers, IZA — Oyaya (feat. Nile Rodgers & IZA)

Featured Artists

Davido, Leon Thomas, Black Sherif, BNXN, Asake, Odeal, Jorja Smith, Seyi Vibez, MOLIY, Sarkodie, Mellissa, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, AratheJay, KOJO BLAK, Kabza De Small, Sykes, Anzo, Tshego AMG, Fimi, JAZZWRLD, Shekhinah, Wendy Shay, MÖRDA, Kitchen Mess, Angelique Kidjo, Nile Rodgers and IZA.

African music continues to thrive because every Friday tells a different story. This week’s releases remind us that the continent’s biggest moments are no longer confined by borders, genres or languages. From Lagos to Accra, Johannesburg to London, artists are collaborating more freely, experimenting more confidently and reaching wider audiences than ever before.

Friday Frequency #007 captures that momentum—bringing together the releases most deserving of a place in your playlist long after this week’s New Music Friday has passed.