Rising Afrobeats singer Shoday officially unveiled the tracklist for his highly anticipated debut album, Hybrid. The project, set for release this Friday, marks a major milestone in the singer’s career and positions him firmly within the new generation of Nigerian artists redefining the sound and culture of Afrobeats.
The album features a carefully curated lineup of collaborators, including Kizz Daniel, Fola, Ayo Maff, Bhadboi OML, Olivetheboy, Pozer, and Taves. While the presence of an established hitmaker like Kizz Daniel brings mainstream attention, the overwhelming inclusion of emerging acts points to a deliberate creative direction rooted in collective growth rather than individual dominance.
A significant portion of Hybrid is powered by fellow new and fast rising voices such as Ayo Maff, Bhadboi OML, Olivetheboy, and Taves, artists who are all carving out their own spaces within Afrobeats and its evolving subgenres. Their inclusion on the project reflects a growing movement among young Nigerian artists to collaborate early, share audiences, and build momentum together. Rather than competing in isolation, this generation is choosing community, allowing each feature to serve as a platform for visibility, experimentation, and long term legacy building.
Kizz Daniel’s appearance on the album adds commercial weight and veteran perspective to the project. His feature bridges the gap between Afrobeats’ current mainstream success and its next wave.
Beyond the features, the album’s title, Hybrid, appears to reflect Shoday’s artistic intent. The project is expected to blend sounds, influences, and perspectives, mirroring the diversity of voices featured across its tracklist. It presents Shoday not just as a solo act but as a connector within a wider creative ecosystem.
With Hybrid, Shoday joins a growing list of Nigerian artists who are choosing collaboration as a tool for longevity and cultural impact. In an era where today’s newcomers are shaping tomorrow’s history, the album stands as a snapshot of a generation choosing to rise together, write their names side by side, and push Afrobeats forward as a unified force.
All attention is set to this coming Friday as fans cannot wait to hear what Shoday has in store for us with Hybrid.