The Afrobeats genre has been thriving lately, but Nigeria’s Wizkid may have just delivered the icing on the cake. Striking that perfect balance between laidback and vibrant that I love so much about Afrobeats, Morayo blends traditional elements of the genre - such as bubbling drumbeats and R&B melodies - with experimental flavours like garage and lo-fi to create a sound that stands out as distinct among what is quickly becoming a saturated market. But it’s the emotion behind Morayo that gives it some real depth, as Wizkid pays tribute to his late mother and grapples with grief, resilience and gratitude. Proof that feel-good music doesn’t have to be shallow. LT

Out now on RCA