New Music Friday: Victony, Timaya, Runtown Heat Up Afrobeat

This week's new music features releases from Victony, Timaya, Runtown, and others, highlighting a diverse range of Afrobeat sounds. Victony delivers an anticipated drop with a smooth blend of Afrobeat and R&B, characterized by heartfelt melodies that reflect emotional depth.

Timaya collaborates with Duncan Mighty, merging dancehall instincts with Port Harcourt soul, creating a highlife-infused Afrobeat anthem that resonates with classic South-South Nigerian sounds. Runtown's track showcases his typical relaxed delivery, exploring themes of vulnerability and desire, and has already gained traction on TikTok through a viral dance challenge.

The standout debut EP from Abef features a mix of relaxed emotional delivery and Afro fusion, while Ema Onigah's sophomore EP, "Item VII," presents mid-tempo Afro sound, produced by Tuzi, showcasing versatile flow and deeper cuts worth discovering.