When the spotlight turns to Afrobeats, names like Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy dominate the conversation. But a new sound is rising from the heart of Lagos—Naya Dane, the fearless new force blending street grit with global rhythm.

Born Uzoegbu Chukwuemeka Alexander, Naya began his musical journey at just 7 years old. Raised in the vibrant chaos of Lagos, he absorbed the city’s rhythms, its raw energy, and turned it into music that’s as authentic as it is ambitious. His voice—gravelly yet soulful—has often drawn comparisons to Burna Boy. But listeners quickly learn that Naya isn’t an echo; he’s an evolution.

“A DJ in Montreal told me he thought it was Burna on a new track,” Naya recalls with a grin. “But then he said, ‘This hits different—more real, more honest.’ That’s the point.”

Naya’s not just turning heads with his sound. His fearless fashion choices have earned him nods from major global brands like Victoria’s Secret, H&M, and Chanel. He sees music and fashion as twin expressions of identity. “Wizkid brought swag. Davido brought hustle. I’m bringing a new kind of authenticity—street-bred, but world-ready.”

Now, the world is listening.

With a growing international fanbase, Naya Dane is ready to take Afrofusion to new heights. He’s set to light up stages across Canada this summer, with confirmed performances in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island. Sharing the spotlight with top African and global artists, Naya’s name is quickly becoming a fixture in the festival circuit.

The next big step? His upcoming EP, “My Time.” Described as bold, introspective, and unapologetically personal, the project is more than just music—it’s a mission statement. “This isn’t just a release,” he says. “It’s a moment. My moment.”

And with every beat, bar, and bold move, Naya Dane is proving he’s not just part of the Afrobeats story—he’s writing his own chapter.