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Published ByMichael Adesina
Date15th July, 2026
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Emerging Afro-fusion singer Mayour and street-pop sensation Smur Lee have announced July 31, 2026, as the release date for their highly anticipated collaborative single, Ikebe O’clock.
The duo said the song blends Afro-fusion melodies with street-pop energy, creating a percussion-driven record inspired by Nigerian culture while targeting audiences both at home and abroad.
According to the artists, Ikebe O’clock celebrates the beauty, confidence and cultural identity of African women, moving beyond conventional pop themes with lyrics and production rooted in contemporary Nigerian street culture.
The collaboration sees Mayour’s melodic delivery complement Smur Lee’s gritty street-pop style, producing what the artistes describe as a vibrant fusion of rhythm, storytelling and cultural expression.
The record combines modern Afro-fusion production with indigenous influences in a bid to appeal to both local listeners and the growing global audience for African music.
Industry observers expect the collaboration to attract significant attention, given Smur Lee’s growing influence in Nigeria’s street-pop scene and Mayour’s emergence as one of the new voices exploring the intersection of Afro-fusion and contemporary African sounds.
Ahead of the official release, the artistes have activated pre-save links across major digital streaming platforms, giving fans early access to add the single to their music libraries before its worldwide rollout on July 31.
Ikebe O’clock is expected to be available on all major streaming platforms upon release.
