Blaqbonez, BNXN, Lojay and DJ Tunez Bring Fresh Energy to New Music Friday

New Music Friday returned with another exciting collection of Nigerian music releases, giving fans plenty of new songs to explore over the weekend. The October 2 releases featured popular names including Blaqbonez, BNXN, Lojay and DJ Tunez, with each artist bringing a different sound and style to the week's music lineup.

Blaqbonez and Asake Lead the Attention

One of the biggest releases on the list is “Ikebe 3000” by Blaqbonez featuring Asake. The song arrives ahead of Blaqbonez's upcoming album, NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME, and brings together two artists who are known for energetic and distinctive Afrobeats sounds.

The collaboration is likely to attract attention because both artists have established strong followings among Nigerian music listeners. Their combination gives “Ikebe 3000” the kind of star power that can make it one of the first songs fans check out from this week's releases.

BNXN Brings a Smoother Sound

BNXN also appears on the New Music Friday list with “If You Like,” the closing track from his Still In Charge EP.

The song takes a smoother approach, putting more focus on BNXN's vocals and melody. It offers listeners something different from the more energetic records on the list and could easily find its way onto relaxed weekend playlists.

Lojay Adds His Own Flavour

Lojay's “Money Lingo” brings another Afro-fusion option to the week's releases. The song combines smooth vocals with an upbeat rhythm and Nigerian Pidgin influences.

Lojay has continued to develop a sound that allows him to move between different styles while maintaining his own identity. “Money Lingo” gives fans another opportunity to hear that musical direction.

DJ Tunez Connects Modern and Traditional Sounds

DJ Tunez also joins the lineup with “Apala Groove” featuring Terry Apala.

The record combines modern production with Terry Apala's Yoruba vocal style and traditional musical influence. This gives the song a different character from some of the more straightforward Afrobeats releases and shows how Nigerian artists continue to blend older sounds with contemporary production.

Why New Music Friday Keeps Trending

New Music Friday has become an important moment for music lovers because it brings several new releases together at the same time. Instead of searching for new songs individually, listeners can explore a collection of fresh music and decide which tracks deserve a place on their playlists.

This week's releases also show the variety within Nigerian music. Fans can choose from energetic Afrobeats, smooth Afro-fusion, melodic records and music influenced by traditional Nigerian sounds.

For listeners looking for something new this weekend, these are some of the releases worth checking out:

• Blaqbonez featuring Asake — “Ikebe 3000”
• BNXN — “If You Like”
• Lojay — “Money Lingo”
• DJ Tunez featuring Terry Apala — “Apala Groove”

With established artists continuing to release new music and experiment with different sounds, New Music Friday remains an easy way for fans to discover what is currently shaping the Nigerian music scene.