Wa-based Afro-fusion artiste NorThug has released “Sarikunle”, a new single produced by Fuji and Gigzbeat. He shared it with a simple announcement, “The wait is over,” and the song is streaming on Audiomack. It is the latest taste of Sakubo, the second studio album he is preparing to release.
About “Sarikunle”
“Sarikunle” runs for 3 minutes 5 seconds and is filed under Afrobeats on Audiomack. Fuji, who has produced many of NorThug’s recent records, shares the production credit with Gigzbeat.
The cover, painted by OB Graphix, is one of the most eye-catching of the year in the North. It is a vivid street-party scene in bold blues, oranges and purples: NorThug grins at the centre in a denim jacket while dancers fill the floor around him, a DJ and a performer work the crowd from a raised stage, and huge speaker stacks tower in the background. The title is splashed across the bottom in dripping paint-style letters.
Fans have responded warmly on his page, and his team has kept the excitement going with posts promoting Sakubo and an upcoming live concert to launch it.
Who Is NorThug?
NorThug is a Wa-based Afro-fusion artiste signed to NSTz. His Audiomack bio describes music that “blends emotion, street reality, and purpose”, touching on growth, faith and resilience. Sakubo will follow his debut album Suntaa and The Lonely Road EP. Fans in Wa know him as one of the steadiest hitmakers in the Upper West, where he first made his name as a rapper before developing his current sound.
He is part of a busy Upper West scene that also includes Sambwoy, Rekordz Gh and Berima Ojay, all of whom have new music out.
Where to Listen to “Sarikunle”
“Sarikunle” is out now on Audiomack, with more of his catalogue on his YouTube channel.
🎧 Listen now: “Sarikunle” by NorThug on Audiomack
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