• Asake just dropped a new single titled Wave
• He featured UK rapper Central Cee on it
• The video of the song has got netizens talking

Airwaves and music spaces are buzzing with the release of Wave, the latest single by popular Afrobeats singer Asake, with assistance from UK rap lord Central Cee. 

The new single was released on Thursday, June 20, on all streaming platforms, and it blends the pop, rhythymic elements of Afrobeats with punchy rap to make it an exciting product of two different cultures. 

Asake's new single with Central Cee, Wave

In the song's video, YBNL signee Asake dons a Mario Balotelli shirt which the footballer wore during the treble-winning campaign of Inter Milan in the 2009/2010 season while Central Cee brings his versatility to play by blending into a bustling Lagos crowd, while dishing out rapid-fire lyrics.

Taking to social media to announce the song, Central Cee posted a picture of himself with Asake, captioned in Yoruba, "Olorun tesiwaju lati se ojurere si awa ati awon alatileyin wa," which translates to "God came forward to do good for us and our children."

The music video for Wave was shot at the iconic New Afrika Shrine in Lagos, a venue that belongs to Fela Kuti, the father of Afrobeat(s) and annually hosts the Felabration music festival. Asake perhaps uses the video to present himself as a defiant figure who is at the top of his game and conquering everything in his path, something Fela Kuti would definitely be able to relate to. The Afrika shrine could also be an acknowledgement of the source of Afrobeats. 

For fans of Afrobeats and UK rap alike, Wave is a must-listen, and unsurprisingly, it is already dominating airwaves and playlists.

Netizens react to Asake's new song

People on social media wasted no time in airing their thoughts about the new single from Asake and Central Cee.

@mister_bermzy: Gbedu wey go top charts.

@kinqkudos: Agidi no be power, na wisdom dey make you dey gara.

@Mrbhadoosky: Asake get strong head pass Balotelli abeg.

@PrinceeHakeem: The visual says Naij are beggy beggy people on the street.

@OfficialLucaZ: Now this is what you call pushing the boundaries of the sound. Incredible.

@chukwudiokparaa: I don replay this song tire.

@_crycrybaby: When will you and Seyi Vibez sing a song together? The whole of Naija Music is trynna check something.

Music projects expected to drop in second half of 2024

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that some music albums would be released in the second half of 2024, as fans have expressed their anticipation of projects from some of their favourite artistes.

Asake, D’banj and Victony are among the artistes expected to release musical projects as the year enters the second half.