Afrobeats is about to get another major shake-up as Ayra Starr and Wizkid team up for their highly anticipated new single titled “Gimme Dat,” set to drop this Friday, April 26.
The collaboration marks a monumental moment in Nigerian music, uniting two generations of Afrobeat royalty — the genre’s reigning princess and one of its most influential kings — on a track fans are already calling the “song of the summer.”
The announcement was first teased by Ayra Starr on her social media platforms earlier this week with a simple caption:
“GIMME DAT ft @wizkidayo 💫 26•04•25.”
That single post sparked a frenzy, garnering hundreds of thousands of likes, reposts, and reactions across platforms within hours.
Wizkid, known for his low-key online presence, later confirmed his feature with a repost, sealing the hype around what’s expected to be a chart-dominating release.
According to insiders close to the Mavin Records camp, “Gimme Dat” blends Ayra’s signature celestial vocals with Wizkid’s smooth, laid-back delivery over a sultry Afro-fusion beat. The song reportedly explores themes of desire, chemistry, and Afro-urban romance — wrapped in lush production that’s tailor-made for both radio and dancefloors.
Music execs predict that the track could follow in the footsteps of other legendary Nigerian collaborations, positioning itself as a global hit just in time for summer.
This release adds more heat to what is shaping up to be a dominant year for Ayra Starr. With an upcoming sophomore album in the works and her Babcock University-themed viral moment currently trending — thanks to a fan’s academic research project on her career — Ayra is at the center of Nigeria’s pop culture spotlight.
Meanwhile, Wizkid, who has been relatively quiet on the music front lately, is set to return in a big way with this feature — one that fans hope is a prelude to more music in the coming months.
With just days to go, fans worldwide are already adding “Gimme Dat” to their weekend playlist and prepping dance challenges before the song even drops. One thing’s certain: when Ayra Starr and Wizkid link up, the culture listens.
Stay tuned for the release on Friday, April 26, 2025 — available on all major streaming platforms.
