Ayo Maff – Malaria ft. Zinoleesky

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Malaria

Ayo Maff featuring Zinoleesky

Single • Afrobeats • NaijaWide peak #20

Released September 24, 2026

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Nigerian street-pop star Ayo Maff teams up with Zinoleesky for a new single titled “Malaria,” bringing together two distinctive voices from Nigeria’s contemporary street-pop movement.

Released on September 23, 2026, the 2-minute, 51-second track arrives through OCEANSTREET CREATIVE LTD / EMPIRE and is listed as an Afrosounds release.

“Malaria” had already generated anticipation before its official arrival, with Ayo Maff teasing the record around the line “Love na malaria, e go catch you one day.” The concept uses malaria as a metaphor for the way love can take hold of someone and become difficult to escape.

The collaboration brings together Ayo Maff’s raw, street-oriented delivery and Zinoleesky’s melodic vocal style. Their different approaches give the record a natural balance, with the song sitting between contemporary Afropop and the street-pop sound both artists have become associated with.

For Ayo Maff, “Malaria” adds another release to an increasingly active 2026 catalogue, following the momentum around his previous records. The collaboration with Zinoleesky also connects two artists whose music has consistently drawn from Nigerian street culture while maintaining strong melodic appeal.

The song is now available across major streaming platforms, including Audiomack, where it is listed under Ayo Maff’s catalogue.

With “Malaria,” Ayo Maff and Zinoleesky turn a familiar expression about love into a catchy street-pop record that combines their individual styles while keeping the focus on melody and relatable songwriting.

Stream and enjoy “Malaria” by Ayo Maff featuring Zinoleesky below.