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NEXARITO: AKWA IBOM’S “GOODNEWS” IGNITING NIGERIA’S NEW WAVE IN 2026*_

_ABUJA, NIGERIA — JULY 12, 2026_

Born _Etimbuk_ — meaning _“Goodnews”_ — on _November 2, 2002_, in _Akwa Ibom State_ and now based in _Nasarawa State_, _NEXARITO_ is the name on everyone’s lips. The Afrofusion sensation is carrying the spirit of his name across Nigeria.

With his highly anticipated release _“Come Dance For Me (Speed Up)”_ set to drop _July 14, 2026_, Nexarito is not just releasing music. He’s releasing a movement — one that connects the streets of Nasarawa to the world stage.

_NEXARITO: THE SOUND OF NOW + THE CATALOG_

On Mdundo this week, Nexarito climbed _680 spots to Rank 705_, pulled _217 downloads in one day_, and earned the title _“The Afrofusion Sensation”_.

His catalog shows growth and hunger:

1. _“Kolo”_ – Early street anthem from Akwa Ibom

2. _“This Year We Go Make Am”_ – New Year motivational banger

3. _“Happy Day”_ – Feel-good celebration vibes

4. _“Come Dance For Me”_ – Romance + street-pop hit with Google lyrics

5. _“Best of Nexarito”_ – Mixtape showing dance, love, and hustle

Google AI Mode is already showing his lyrics:

_“Baby, you know say for your matter, I fit kill person. See the way you dey wine... Come wine for me, come shock for me.”_

_RISING STARS: THE NEW BREED_

_1. ELLA MAY – Port Harcourt_

R&B + Afrobeats soul. _“Hold My Hand”_ went viral. Perfect for a collab with Nexarito’s dance energy.

_2. KID SKILO – Lagos_

Street storyteller from Mushin. _“Ghetto Dreams”_ + 300K on TikTok. Grit + Nexarito melody = instant anthem.

_3. ZARA B – Enugu_

Dancer turned artist. _“Body Language”_ is a club staple. Her energy + _“Come Dance For Me”_ = stage fire.

_GLOBAL ICONS: THE BLUEPRINT_

_1. BURNA BOY_ – Showed Afrofusion can fill stadiums.

_2. TEMS_ – Proved softness + strength goes global.

_3. DAVIDO_ – Mastered fan connection.

_4. REMA_ – Took _“Calm Down”_ worldwide.

_5. ASAKE_ – Brought street culture to the mainstream.

_WHY 2026 IS THE CONNECTION YEAR_

A boy from _Akwa Ibom_ named _“Goodnews”_, now in _Nasarawa_. Songs like _“Kolo”_ and _“Happy Day”_ in the streets.

He has:

1. _The Roots_ – South-South to North-Central. True Nigerian story

2. _The Sound_ – Afrofusion for Lagos clubs + London playlists

3. _The Numbers_ – +680 rank jump and 217 daily downloads

4. _The Catalog_ – 5 releases + new single July 14

5. _The Timing_ – Speed Up songs are dominating charts

When _“Come Dance For Me Speed Up”_ drops July 14 on Audiomack, Spotify, Apple, and Boomplay, it’ll be Akwa Ibom to the world.

_WHAT’S NEXT_

1. _July 14_ – Global Release of _Come Dance For Me (Speed Up)_

2. _Collabs_ – Linking with Ella May, Kid Skilo, Zara B

3. _Chart Climb_ – Target: Rank 705 → 500 → Top 100 Mdundo

4. _National Tour_ – Akwa Ibom to Nasarawa to Lagos