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Blaqbonez Drops ‘Chanel’ Featuring Surprise Guest Asake
Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has officially released his highly anticipated new single “Chanel”, and fans are already calling it one of his biggest releases yet.
The track, which dropped Thursday evening at 8 p.m. local time, comes with a surprise feature from Afrobeats superstar Asake, whose unexpected appearance sent social media into a frenzy moments after the song premiered.
Ahead of the release, Blaqbonez launched an aggressive and creative rollout campaign that dominated online conversations for weeks. The rapper reimagined artwork from projects like Sex Over Love and Emeka Must Shine using luxury Chanel-inspired visuals, while also flooding TikTok, Snapchat, and X with viral snippets and teaser content.
According to online buzz surrounding the campaign, teaser clips for “Chanel” generated more than 90,000 TikTok videos, over 100,000 Snapchat clips, and nearly 2 million views on X before the official release.
The song itself blends smooth Afrobeats melodies with Blaqbonez’s signature witty rap delivery, while Asake adds his energetic street-pop flavor to create a catchy anthem already gaining strong reactions from fans.
The official music video, released alongside the single, features luxury-themed visuals, stylish fashion moments, nightlife scenes, and vibrant choreography that perfectly match the song’s upbeat energy.
Fans online have praised both artists for the chemistry on the collaboration, with many describing “Chanel” as Blaqbonez’s “best song yet” and predicting it could surpass 100 million streams across platforms in the coming months.
The release marks another major moment for Blaqbonez as he continues expanding his influence within Nigeria’s fast-growing hip-hop and Afrobeats scene.
Stream “Chanel” by Blaqbonez ft. Asake
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