BNXN has never sounded like an artist in a hurry to prove himself, and Still In Charge makes that point interestingly. The Nigerian Afrofusion star’s new six-track EP arrives after the success of his No. 1 sophomore album CAPTAIN, but it does not feel like a victory lap. Instead, BNXN sounds like someone taking stock of where he is, enjoying the moment, and figuring out where the music should take him next.
There is a confidence running through Still In Charge, but it is not the kind that needs to shout. BNXN moves between ambition, romance, reflection, and pure enjoyment, giving the project enough range to feel like a snapshot of his life at this particular point. More importantly, he sounds comfortable experimenting with energy and tempo, offering a side of himself that listeners may not have heard quite this prominently before.
The EP gets moving with “Eja Meja”, featuring Asake, and it is an immediate reminder of BNXN’s ability to make an entrance. The collaboration had already made an impact before the full project arrived, debuting at No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria and collecting more than 1.6 million streams in its first week. With Asake adding his own presence to the record, “Eja Meja” sets a lively tone for what follows.
Then comes “Online“, perhaps the clearest example of BNXN turning outside noise into creative fuel. The Pidgin and Yoruba-led track addresses the conversations around his absence from social media, but rather than treating that period as lost time, BNXN frames it as a period of work and reflection. He was away from the usual online routine, but clearly not away from the music.
That idea of intentionality becomes even more interesting on “Deliberate Work”. The song touches on discipline, wealth, and making calculated decisions, while also allowing BNXN to enjoy some of the pleasures that come with the life he has built. There is a playful confidence to the record, but the second verse brings another layer as he aims an unscrupulous business partner. It is one of those moments where the personal and the professional sit side by side.
“16” takes the reflective side of the EP further. BNXN connects the work ethic he carries today with his teenage years while considering the complicated relationship between love and fame. It adds some depth to a project that could easily have focused entirely on high-energy records. Instead, there is a sense that BNXN is still thinking about the person behind the superstar.
That balance is one of Still In Charge’s most appealing qualities. BNXN can be ambitious and introspective one minute, then completely switch gears and simply have fun. “If You Like” leans into romantic escape, bringing a lighter feeling to the project, while “Shamaya”, featuring FOLA, adds another burst of romance, nightlife and Nigerian cultural energy.
The result is an EP that feels deliberately more upbeat and tempo-driven. BNXN himself describes it as his most high-energy project yet, explaining that listeners have often associated him with slower, more laid-back records. Here, he wanted to show another side of his personality and create music designed for dancing, enjoyment, and making new memories.
That shift makes sense when placed alongside BNXN’s recent evolution. His belief in his own importance within Nigerian music has become increasingly clear, with the artist previously describing himself as a crucial player in the industry while emphasizing that he does not need to be at the forefront of everything. What matters to him is that the kind of music he creates holds importance.
His recent run backs that confidence. CAPTAIN, released in July 2025, debuted at No. 1 in Nigeria and has crossed 700 million global streams. His 2026 project with Sarz, The Game Needs Us, also reached No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria and has surpassed 170 million streams. Its hit “Back Outside” passed 105 million global streams and earned BNXN Song of the Year at the 2026 AFRIMMA Awards.
There is also the wider picture of an artist whose reach continues to expand. BNXN has accumulated more than 4.5 billion career streams and 5.5 million monthly listeners, while his catalogue includes collaborations with artists such as Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, Olamide, Dave, Popcaan, Seyi Vibez, Victony, Asake and Sarz. His appearance on the official Children of Blood and Bone soundtrack alongside Burna Boy, Ayra Starr and Fireboy DML, with the project curated and executive produced by Tems, adds another notable chapter to that journey.
Yet Still In Charge is not really about listing achievements. Its appeal comes from hearing BNXN enjoy where he is right now. The project feels like an artist who has already established himself and now has the freedom to explore different moods without worrying about fitting into one particular box.
Still In Charge therefore feels less like a declaration that BNXN has arrived and more like a reminder that he knows exactly where he stands. The music is evolving, the career continues to grow, and the artist clearly wants to enjoy the process rather than simply chase the next milestone.
BNXN turns a new chapter into a lively Afrofusion statement that shows an artist fully comfortable with where he is and excited about where he is going.
