Mayour, Smur Lee set July 31 release for new Afro-Fusion single

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…