Afrobeats queen Yemi Alade has joined forces with rising Nigerian star Fave to deliver a stunning new single, “Worry” — a sultry Afro-R&B ballad that fuses vulnerability, strength, and the unmistakable heartbeat of African rhythm.
Produced by Valentino Ogbonnaya and mastered by Vtek, Worry is a sonic love letter for anyone navigating longing, distance, and the quiet storms of the heart. Fave opens the track with silky vocals that ache with emotion — “Oh behold the drama unfolds, as you dey leave me dey go military in a week…” — painting the picture of love tested by separation. Yemi Alade glides in with her signature warmth and playful swagger, confessing, “See na the beautiful things you dey do wey dey burst my medu-lah… na only you fit press my mumu button.”
Yemi Alade and Fave
It’s a meeting of two generations of Nigerian female powerhouses: Fave, the soulful breakout voice behind “Baby Riddim,” and Yemi Alade, the global Afropop ambassador who has spent over a decade breaking boundaries and flying Nigeria’s flag on the world stage.
Sharing the inspiration behind the record, Yemi wrote: “Fave and I are a collaboration you didn’t see coming mehn! We wanted to paint a story you could picture with our words. So when you miss that special somebody, listen to Worry… when you are with them, play Worry… Afro-R&B for the soft at heart with a tough exterior. Gbedu wey dey burst brain.”
Two Nigerian women coming together, blending Afrobeats with R&B’s tenderness, showing that love songs from Africa can be both global and deeply rooted in Naija soul.
With Yemi’s unmatched stage presence and Fave’s dreamy delivery, Worry feels ready to dominate playlists, wedding receptions, late-night drives, and global Afro-R&B charts. It’s a track that proves Nigeria’s music scene continues to evolve, with women leading boldly, rewriting what love songs from Africa can sound like.
