Olugbenga 'Hafiza [INNOCENCE]'

Strem London/Lagos producer Olugbenga's [of Metronomy] pitched-up electronic single "Hafiza [INNOCENCE]."

Lagos raised, London based Olugbenga plays bass in UK electro-pop outfit Metronomy and crafts his own experimental solo concoctions — he also put together a solid Africa In Your Earbuds mixtape for us last year. "Hafiza [INNOCENCE]," the bass-heavy track released late last month, pairs wavy synthesizers and Olugbenga's own pitched-up vocals to create an atmospheric and introverted electronic single. Stream it below and grab it Olugbenga's upcoming Hafiza [INNOCENCE] EP on London label Pictures.

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Watch Davido Perform 'Assurance' & 'Jowo' On Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Davido stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live last night to give viewers a lively performance.

Backed by a full band, the Nigerian superstar kicked things off by playing A Good Time single "Assurance," which will reportedly be featured in the Coming 2 America soundtrack. After a quick interlude and set change—a king's throne appeared onstage—Davido and his band went into a medley of "Jowo," his A Better Time single.

Davido's been busy this year as he recently shared the music video for A Better Time's "The Best" alongside Mayorkun, was featured in the remix of Focalistic's "Ke Star," and collaborated with Teni on "For You."

Watch Davido's Jimmy Kimmel live performance of "Assurance" and "Jowo (Medley) below.

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