This week, AfrikDigest highlights some of the top African music releases — including the latest Afrobeats and amapiano hits that are bound to dominate airwaves across the African continent this August.

Rema – “Kelebu”

No one is currently touching Rema in terms of sonic innovation, lyrical finesse, and aura. His latest release, “Kelebu,” traces a sonic map shaped by colonial ruptures but rooted in a shared ancestral pulse. Listen closely and you’ll hear echoes of Congolese soukous and rumba, rhythms once severed by empire now reuniting in syncopated defiance. Peer deeper, and the Caribbean influence stares back at you — bold, unhidden, unmistakable. This is high-impact, high-energy music: a callback to the era of Afrobeats that forged Rema’s artistry. But it’s also a study in reference and reinvention. The chorus? Rema’s relying on muscle memory, here. It’s a wink to Davido’s 2012 anthem “Skelewu,” a track that helped script the early chapters of Afrobeats’ global rise. Rema reactivates archives, disregarding designated borders, and dancing across them with a broad smile on his face.

Adekunle Gold – “Coco Money”

In a newly released music video, the riveting musicality of “Coco Money” gets visuals to match. Over black-and-white shots, the artist is cast as a sort of godfather, watching through scenes of movement spurred by basketball and boxing. Decked in fine suits, it’s quite the arthouse style to one of the most inventive songs Adekunle Gold has recently released, a renewal of beloved traditional forms.

Tiwa Savage & Skepta – “On The Low”

With an album forthcoming later this month, we’re in Tiwa Savage time again. Every time the Afrobeats icon steps into the booth, she’s intent on pushing the craft, and “On The Low” is no exception. A cool duet with Skepta, which thrives on her unparalleled handling of R&B, the track carries the smooth sensitivity of rainy days. Each has admired the other for a while now, and here the chemistry is evident — a compact yet emotionally charged affair that would age well.

King Monada – “Depression”

King Monada is one of the leading forces in the lekompo and bolo house movements. On “Depression,” he rides a beat that exists somewhere between Limpopo’s renowned genre, tsa manyalo, and the Lekompo sounds that continue to evolve the sonic legacy of South African electronic music. “Monahano oa ka o damejeile, a nka kgona ho nagana, a nka gona selo (my mind is damaged/ I can’t think, I can’t do anything),” he sings on the bridge, bearing his heart out, reeling over the joy that has been taken from him by a person. This is a universally relatable message, and King Monada expertly embodies the emotions of someone who is just going through all the stages of denial.

Enny – “Cabin Feva”

Enny is an MC’s MC. Her style is delicate, but edged with a ruggedness that’ll slice right through you if you’re caught slipping. “Cabin Fever,” produced by the Polish Congolese producer Moo Latte, is as self-contained as it is expansive. It’s a sonic sprawl that is lush, layered, and punctuated by intentional interruptions that melt seamlessly into her smouldering bars. “I’m just a girl at heart / I don’t wanna play the role of bitch ’cause there’s no award for that,” she raps, a line that cuts with precision, peeling back armor to reveal soft power. Here, vulnerability is strength sharpened. The video, co-directed by Enny and Otis Dominique, puts the power of community front and centre. From the glitch edits to the intimate moments, to the layered portrait of city life that unfolds, it’s a focused visual extension of the track. “Cabin Fever” feels like a creative release valve, one anchored in love and honesty, and isn’t waiting for permission to exhale.

Young Jonn & Asake – “Che Che”

For those who are hardcore afrobeats lovers, this is a distinct contribution to the contemporary Afrobeats visual landscape. On the video of “Che Che,” he again flexes his ability, situating both Young Jonn and Asake in noir-like scenes that complement the suave tone of the record. From leather jackets to huge metallic rods and exquisite lighting, it’s a cinema-inducing treatment that’s worthy of the song’s hit status.