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West Africa New Music Friday - 2026-02-13SPOTLIGHT: Samini - "ORIGIN8A"Ghanaian music icon Samini's new album, ORIGIN8A, blends reggae, dancehall, Afrobeats, and Highlife. The 16-track project features collaborations with the Soweto Gospel Choir, Stonebwoy, Kofi Kinaata, and others, marking a return to his roots while pushing into new creative territories.THIS WEEK'S RELEASES- [Album] Samini - "ORIGIN8A"- [Album] Shallipopi - "Auracle"- [Album] MOEC - "The Therapist"

- [Album] Zaylevelten - "Then 1t gOt Crazier"- [Album] Odeal - "The Fall That Saved Us"- [Single] Rybeena - "Realize Ft. Bhadboi OML"- [Single] Omah Lay - "DON'T LOVE ME"- [EP] Youngboi OG - "Good Vibes Over Bad Vibes"- [Single] Muyeez - "17"- [Single] DJ Hol Up - "3 STEP AFROBEATS MIX 2026"This week in West African music sees a host of new releases, with a strong focus on Afrobeats from Nigeria and Ghana. Samini's new album 'ORIGIN8A' is a major highlight, blending various genres and featuring top artists. Several new albums and singles from artists like Shallipopi, Omah Lay, Rybeena, and Muyeez contribute to a vibrant Afrobeats scene. South African rapper Youngboi OG also drops a new EP.