Maybe A Little Longer, the debut EP from Nigerian artist Gbono, sounds like an introduction — but it feels more like a quiet revolution.
After years away from the mic, Gbono (real name Yushau Adozuka) returns with a body of work that isn’t loud or flashy — but it lingers. The five-track EP, released under his independent imprint Headline Music, blends poetic songwriting, Afrobeats bounce, and emotional grit into something that’s both intentional and culturally charged.
But more importantly, Gbono is doing what many artists talk about — he’s building his movement from the ground up. No big influencer deals. Just story, sound, and strategy.
A New Kind of Afrobeats Artist
The current wave of Afrobeats is loud, global, and pop-driven. But there’s another layer rising — one where artists are writing with more weight, producing with more restraint, and moving with long-term intention.
Gbono falls squarely into that space. His lyrics talk about identity (“Nigerian”), migration (“Far & Wide”), intimacy (“Mezebu”), and the working-class need for release (“Tonight”). But his tone never screams — it trusts the listener to sit with the music.
This isn’t a debut designed to chase playlists. It’s designed to plant roots.
The Rollout: Indie But Deliberate
Add to that: a steady content rollout that feels intentional, not rushed — shaped by storytelling and built to last.
What Gbono Represents for the Scene
Maybe A Little Longer isn’t a loud arrival. It’s a rich introduction — one that showcases Gbono’s sonic flexibility and lyrical depth. Across just five tracks, he moves through reflection, romance, rebellion, and rhythm with ease.
Stream the full EP now at: www.iamgbono.com/welcome