New Nigerian Music: AFAY 'Lai Lai' + 'Hey Bobo'

New Nigerian music. AFAY makes her singles debut with "Lai Lai" and "Hey Bobo".

New Nigerian Music: AFAY 'Lai Lai' + 'Hey Bobo'


The first time many of us heard AFAY was on her soulful duet with Omawumi on Lasso of Truth. Now, the Nigerian singer/songwriter is coming into her own with the release of her first two singles.

On "Lai Lai" AFAY simply, yet mellowly professes an eternal love to "the flame that lights [her] fire".

AFAY speeds vibes up on "Hey Bobo" with a dancehall-like introduction reminiscent of Lumidee's "Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)".

We'll likely be hearing more from the Port Harcourt-based artist before the year runs out.

[audio:https://www.okayafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/Lai-Lai.mp3|titles=Afay 'Lai Lai']

>>>Download: Afay "Lai Lai"

[audio:https://www.okayafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/Hey-bobo.mp3|titles=Afay 'Hey Bobo']

>>>Download: Afay "Hey Bobo"

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