Afro-fusion sensation Lojay has officially arrived with his profoundly anticipated debut studio album, XOXO. This 14-track collection is a lush, sonic journey through the many shades of love, establishing the gifted artist as a definitive and irresistible voice in modern Nigerian music.
Executive produced by a powerhouse team including P.Priime and Rexxie, XOXO is a masterfully woven tapestry of romance and introspection. The album channels Lojay’s signature velvety vocals over rich, genre-blending soundscapes that merge the smoothness of R&B with the vibrant rhythms of Afrobeats. From the ambient synths and soul-stirring hooks of its sun-soaked escapades to the intimate confessions of its late-night reveries, the project feels both deeply personal and expansively cinematic.
True to its title, XOXO unfolds like a heartfelt love letter in sonic form. Each track pulses with the intimacy of “hugs and kisses,” exploring themes of desire, vulnerability, and quiet triumph. The album’s sophisticated palette seamlessly bridges traditional highlife echoes with contemporary trap and even subtle reggaeton influences. It is further elevated by standout collaborations: Odeal brings ethereal harmonies to the sultry “Mwah!,” Feid injects Latin flair into “Body,” Tyla adds golden vocals to the reflective “Memories,” and Victony’s dynamic energy ignites the anthemic “Sawa.” Meanwhile, solo tracks like “Shiver” and “Jericho” showcase Lojay’s unadorned artistic range, balancing high-energy grooves with tender ballads.
From its sensuous, crimson-hued cover art to its impeccable thematic cohesion, XOXO radiates a sophisticated sensuality that has already captivated fans and critics alike, marking a monumental milestone in Lojay’s rapidly ascending career.
XOXO is more than a debut. Lojay has crafted a cohesive, zero-skips album that is as intimate as it is ambitious seamlessly blending soulful vulnerability with rhythmic seduction to create a modern Afro-fusion classic
