Fireboy DML – IMALI ft. JAZZWRLD, Thukuthela

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New Single

IMALI

Fireboy DML featuring JAZZWRLDThukuthela

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Released September 16, 2026

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Nigerian Afrobeats star Fireboy DML joins forces with South African talents JAZZWRLD and Thukuthela on his latest single, “IMALI,” a cross-border collaboration that blends Fireboy’s melodic Afrobeats sound with contemporary Southern African rhythms.

Released on September 14, 2026, through YBNL Nation and EMPIRE, “IMALI” serves as the sixth track on Fireboy DML’s forthcoming 13-track album, ZUKO!. The release continues the rollout for the project, which is currently scheduled for October 16, 2026.

Produced by JAZZWRLD, the record draws from South Africa’s evolving 3-Step and Amapiano-influenced sound, creating a rhythmic foundation for Fireboy’s smooth vocal delivery. The collaboration gives the Nigerian singer an opportunity to explore a production style that sits outside the more traditional Afrobeats framework.

The song also strengthens Fireboy’s growing connection with artists from outside Nigeria. On ZUKO!, he has already linked up with Jamaican artist Masicka on “CLAAT!”, while “IMALI” brings South African voices into the project’s musical landscape.

At the centre of “IMALI” is Fireboy’s melodic songwriting, complemented by the rhythmic approach of JAZZWRLD and Thukuthela. The result is a contemporary African collaboration that connects the Nigerian Afrobeats scene with the rapidly evolving sounds coming out of Southern Africa.

“IMALI” also gives listeners another preview of the direction Fireboy DML is taking with ZUKO!. Rather than limiting the project to one regional sound, the single points towards a broader African musical palette built around different collaborations and production influences.

With Fireboy DML’s vocals meeting JAZZWRLD and Thukuthela’s Southern African sound, “IMALI” adds another international dimension to the singer’s catalogue and builds anticipation for his upcoming album.

Listen to “IMALI” by Fireboy DML featuring JAZZWRLD and Thukuthela and enjoy the latest release from the Nigerian Afrobeats star.