Celebrating Two Decades of Shaping African Sound
‘AfroCulture’ Cover Art (designed by TG Omori)
Two decades into a career that reshaped highlife, Afrobeat innovator Flavour unveils his eighth studio album, AfroCulture, a bold new chapter in his musical journey. The 13-track project arrives just after the 15th anniversary of his breakthrough album Uplifted and follows his recent recognition at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).
With AfroCulture, Flavour delivers one of his most intentional and expansive bodies of work to date. Effortlessly weaving highlife, soukous, Afrobeat, amapiano, gospel, and Afro-soul into a cohesive sonic journey, the album is both a celebration of heritage and a forward-facing statement on the evolution of African sound.
The project features a powerful lineup of collaborators, including Pheelz, Kizz Daniel, Qing Madi, Azzy, Odumeje, Baba Maal, and longtime creative partner Waga G – each adding distinct texture to an album rooted in unity, culture, and innovation.
The album unfolds with intention on the title track “Afro Culture,” ****featuring Baaba Maal where ancestral chants set a tone deeply rooted in heritage and identity. The project’s lead visual for the track offers a cinematic introduction and its accompanied released video has already tallied more than 7 million views. That sense of purpose carries into “Bam Bam” featuring Pheelz, a warm, melodic love record highlighted by the effortless blend of Igbo and Yoruba.
Built just as much for celebration as reflection, AfroCulture brings the energy to the dance floor through highlife-driven standouts like “The Eagle Has Landed” and “BMO (Big Moves Only),” a vibrant return to the tight guitars, rolling percussion, and uplifting spirit that have long defined Flavour’s legacy. That momentum continues on “Pansa Pansa,” a feel-good collaboration with Kizz Daniel that taps into the modern Afropop pulse while staying rooted in tradition.
Elsewhere, Flavour explores afro-soul and cross-generational influences on “Orente” featuring Qing Madi, built around a reimagined early-2000s R&B sample, while “Ada Bekee” reunites him with longtime collaborator Waga G for a soukous-inspired celebration of African women. The album closes with “Ife Dị Nmma,” a spiritual moment of gratitude and hope - a reminder that even in chaos, goodness, faith, and culture endure.
“This album represents more than music. It’s identity, legacy, and community all in one,” Flavour shares. “AfroCulture is for the people – for where we’ve been, and where we’re going.”
Born in Enugu and hailing from Anambra State, Flavour (Chinedu Okoli) has become a staple in contemporary African music. For more than a decade, he has helped shape the global perception of Afrobeats and highlife, blending African rhythms and jazz into his signature Afro Hip-Life sound. His artistry has long defined the sound and spirit of modern African music, and AfroCulture captures the voice of an artiste who fully understands the cultural weight of his platform. __
From dancefloor anthems to spiritual reflections, AfroCulture affirms Flavour’s lasting impact and evolving vision, reinforcing his position not just as a hitmaker, but as a cultural custodian whose music bridges generations.
AfroCulture Tracklist:
- “Afro Culture” ft. Baaba Maal
- “Bam Bam” ft. Pheelz
- “The Eagle Has Landed”
- “I’m On Fire”
- “Pansa Pansa” ft. Kizz Daniel
- “Ada Bekee” ft. Waga G
- “Orente” ft. Qing Madi
- “Big Masquerade (Okukuse)”
- “War Ready” ft. Odumeje
- “Isabella” ft. Azzy
- “Jidenna”
- “BMO (Big Moves Only)”
- “Ife Dị Nmma”
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ABOUT FLAVOUR: Born in Enugu and hailing from Anambra State,Chinedu Okoli—widely known as Flavour N’abania or Flavour of Africa—is the undisputed king of contemporary highlife. Blending African rhythm, highlife, and jazz into his signature Afro Hip-Life sound, Flavour has redefined the genre, delivering timeless classics that resonate worldwide. Since his 2008 debut Nabania, Flavour has dominated the airwaves with chart-topping hits and culture-defining anthems. His sophomore album Uplifted (2010) propelled him to international fame, followed by a string of successful projects that have made him a household name. Flavour’s sound is both nostalgic and groundbreaking, from wedding staples to club bangers and deeply cultural melodies.