**New Music Friday: Joeboy, Magixx, Asake and More Lead This Week's Releases**

This week's New Music Friday Nigeria lineup brings together Afrobeats favourites, international collaborations and romantic records, giving listeners plenty of new music to add to their playlists. Joeboy, Magixx, Asake and Chike are among the names attracting attention, while artists such as Skepta and Didi B add an international flavour to the week's releases.

##Here are five songs worth checking out.

Joeboy – “Pretty Girls”

Joeboy returns with Pretty Girls, a feel-good Afrobeats and Afropop record built around smooth vocals, catchy melodies and rhythmic percussion. The song celebrates confident women who prefer a drama-free lifestyle and keeps the mood light.

Joeboy remains popular because of his ability to make melodic Afropop that is easy to sing along to. His romantic and feel-good records have become a recognisable part of his sound, and Pretty Girls gives fans another track in that familiar lane. Pulse Nigeria lists it among this week's notable releases.

Skepta ft. Asake – “Aloe Vera”

One of the week's biggest cross-border collaborations is Aloe Vera, which brings British rapper Skepta together with Nigerian star Asake.

The track combines Skepta's UK rap and grime-influenced delivery with Asake's distinctive melodic Afrobeats style. It is a particularly interesting listen because both artists come from different musical backgrounds but meet on a rhythm-driven production.

Asake's continued international collaborations are another reason the song is attracting attention. Notjustok currently places Aloe Vera at number one on its Best New Music list for the week of November 10.

Magixx ft. Shoday – “Ferawa”

Magixx and Shoday reunite for Ferawa, a romantic and melodic Afrobeats track that explores attraction and affection.

Magixx brings smooth, soulful vocals, while Shoday adds a more playful energy. The result is lighter and more relaxed than some of the bigger party records on this week's list.

The collaboration is also interesting because the two artists have worked together before. Their chemistry gives Ferawa an easy-listening quality that makes it suitable for relaxed playlists and weekend listening.

Notjustok currently ranks the song among its top five new releases for the week.

Chike – “Love Is Important”

For listeners looking for something more emotional, Chike offers Love Is Important, a soulful record centred on affection, commitment and genuine connection.

The singer's expressive vocals remain one of his biggest strengths, particularly on songs that explore relationships. This release continues that approach while adding a warm, rhythmic production that keeps it from feeling like a strictly slow ballad.

Pulse describes the song as a romantic Afro-soul and R&B record and notes that it was first teased during Chike's Tuesday Night Sessions. It is also connected to his upcoming fourth studio album, Lover Boy.

Didi B ft. Davido – “Party”

Didi B and Davido take the energy in another direction with Party, an upbeat record designed for celebrations and nightlife.

The song appears on Didi B's SHOGUN IN LAGOS album and brings together the Ivorian rapper's delivery with Davido's energetic presence. It fits naturally into the festive mood already building around the year's end.

With Detty December approaching, records like Party are likely to find an audience among listeners looking for music for parties, outings and social gatherings.

##What This Week's Releases Say About the Scene

The current New Music Friday Nigeria lineup shows how varied the country's music scene has become. Joeboy is leaning into melodic Afropop, Magixx is exploring romantic chemistry with Shoday, while Chike offers a softer love song.

At the same time, Asake's collaboration with Skepta demonstrates the continuing connection between Nigerian Afrobeats and international sounds.

For listeners choosing what to add to their weekend playlists, Pretty Girls, Aloe Vera, Ferawa, Love Is Important and Party offer different moods without straying too far from the sounds dominating contemporary African pop.

The week's releases also reinforce why these artists remain hot: they continue to give audiences music that fits different moments, from romance and relaxation to parties and international crossover.