BOJ Elevates Anticipation for ‘Duplicity’ Album with High-Octane Pair of Singles Featuring Olamide and Rising Star Mavo

 Alté pioneer and genre-defying maestro BOJ is turning up the heat on the rollout of his sixth studio album, Duplicity, with a dynamic dual single drop scheduled for this Friday. The twin releases – “Contraband” featuring Afrobeats heavyweight Olamide and “Diamonds” featuring emerging sensation Mavo – promise to encapsulate the project’s core theme of duality, blending introspective vibes with infectious energy as the December 5 premiere draws near.

In a strategic nod to the album’s conceptual backbone, BOJ has adopted a “duplicity” rollout format, releasing tracks in pairs to mirror the contrasts at the heart of Duplicity: vulnerability versus confidence, calm chaos, and the multifaceted layers of identity. This latest wave builds on the momentum from his October dual singles “Shana” (ft. Show Dem Camp & Joey B) and “After Hours” (ft. Anaïs Cardot), which have collectively amassed over 5 million streams across platforms, earning praise for their seamless fusion of Alté soul, Afrobeats rhythms, and global electronica influences.

“Contraband,” produced by BOJ’s long-time collaborator Genio, teams the smooth, raspy-voiced visionary with Olamide – the YBNL boss and architect of modern street-hop whose discography boasts timeless anthems like “Wo!” and “Science Student.” Early teases suggest a gritty, high-stakes narrative laced with Olamide’s razor-sharp bars and BOJ’s laid-back charisma, bridging the gap between underground Alté experimentation and mainstream Afrobeats dominance. This marks a long-awaited full collaboration between the two icons, whose paths have crossed at pivotal moments in Nigerian music history, including Olamide’s feature on BOJ’s seminal 2017 album Magic.

Complementing the intensity, “Diamonds” spotlights Mavo, the fresh-faced prodigy whose soulful melodies and youthful flair have been turning heads in Lagos’ burgeoning scene. A snippet circulating on social media has already ignited viral buzz, showcasing shimmering production and a tender interplay of vocals that highlight BOJ’s knack for elevating new voices. As BOJ explained in a recent Instagram Live:

“Duplicity is about those two sides we all carry – the hidden gems and the contraband we smuggle through life. Teaming with Olamide brings that raw edge, while Mavo shines light on the sparkle. These tracks are just a taste; the album’s a full feast of contrasts.”

The Duplicity era underscores BOJ’s evolution as a cultural architect. Since bursting onto the scene with his 2012 breakout “BOTM” and co-founding the Alté collective LOUD (alongside Odunsi The Engine and Tems), BOJ has redefined African soundscapes through projects like Gbagada Express (2016) and the collaborative EP Make E No Cause Fight (2018) with Ajebutter22 and Falz, which birthed the enduring hit “Tungba.” Now, at the helm of his independent banner Platoon Africa, BOJ is poised to deliver what many are calling his most ambitious body of work yet – a 14-track odyssey exploring self-expression, love’s contradictions, and the hustle of diaspora life, all underpinned by Genio’s maverick production blending electronica, palmwine grooves, and hip-hop undercurrents.

Olamide, reflecting on the partnership, shared via X:

“Boj’s always been ahead of the curve. ‘Contraband’ is that real talk over fire beats – duality in action. Dropping gems with the king.”

Mavo, in his first major feature, added: “Working with BOJ feels like unlocking a new level. ‘Diamonds’ is us celebrating the shine in the struggle.”

With Duplicity set to drop on December 5 via Platoon Africa/Universal Music Group, the album has already secured playlist placements on Spotify’s “African Heat” and Apple Music’s “Afrobeats Hits,” signaling its global trajectory. Fans worldwide are rallying under #DuplicityDuality, with pre-save numbers surging 300% since the announcement. As BOJ prepares for a string of promotional shows, including a headline slot at Lagos’ Palmwine Festival in December, Duplicity positions him not just as Alté’s blueprint, but as a timeless force in the ever-expanding universe of African music.

About BOJ

BOJ (Bolaji Odojuku) is a Lagos-born, London-raised singer, songwriter, and producer whose innovative sound has earned him acclaim as the godfather of Nigerian Alté. With millions of streams and collaborations spanning Wande Coal, Simi, and Joey B, BOJ continues to push boundaries, blending Afro-fusion, R&B, and experimental electronica. Duplicity is his sixth studio album, following a string of critically lauded releases.

About Olamide

Olamide Adedeji, founder of YBNL Nation, is a Grammy-nominated Afrobeats icon with over a decade of chart-topping hits. A mentor to stars like Fireboy DML and Asake, his influence on street-pop and indigenous rap remains unmatched.

About Mavo

Mavo is an up-and-coming Nigerian artist whose emotive vocals and genre-blending style are capturing the next wave of Afrobeats innovation.