Today (18th July 2025), GRAMMY-nominated Afrobeats sensation Lojay returns with his brand new single ‘Tenner’, out today, as he officially announces his long-awaited debut album, ‘XOXO’, set for release on Friday 22nd August 2025.
The hotly anticipated project will feature his recent standout singles ‘MWAH!’ (featuring two-time MOBO winner Odeal) and ‘Somebody Like You’ (produced by GRAMMY-winning hitmaker Sarz), alongside all-new tracks that explore love, vulnerability, and sonic experimentation. The pre-save is now live here.
To coincide with the album’s release, Lojay has also announced his biggest headline European and North American tour to date, kicking off this September. The tour will see Lojay perform in key cities across Europe, including Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and London - before heading stateside in October for shows in Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Washington DC, New York, Boston and Toronto. Tickets and full details to be announced soon.
Speaking on the upcoming album, Lojay reveals:
“XOXO is everything I couldn’t say in a conversation — it’s messy, emotional, sexy, and honest. I wanted it to feel like a late-night text you probably shouldn’t send...but do anyway.”
Leading the next chapter, Lojay has dropped ‘XOXO’’s newest gem, with the release of brand new single ‘Tenner’. A love song at its core, ‘Tenner’ sees Lojay dive into a distinctively 3-step sound for the first time – a bold move that showcases his fearless approach to genre and innovation. Produced by rising Nigerian producer Black Culture, fresh from his work on ‘Be There Still’ from Davido’s latest LP ‘5IVE’ – the track blends shimmering synths, crisp percussion, and Lojay’s unmistakable melodies. On ‘Tenner’, Lojay confesses his love and devotion, repeating the hook “my tenner” in a heartfelt tribute to the one that’s captured his heart.
‘Tenner’ not only cements Lojay’s reputation as one of Afrobeats’ most innovative voices, but also signals the start of an exciting new creative era. Following the sultry, London-meets-Lagos collaboration of ‘MWAH!’ and the soulful depths of ‘Somebody Like You’, the new single underlines Lojay’s versatility and hunger to evolve, whilst reminding the world that love is beautiful.
With ‘XOXO’ now confirmed, ‘Tenner’ out now and a tour on the way, fans can expect more surprises and announcements from Lojay in the weeks leading up to the album’s release.
LOJAY WORLD TOUR DATES
September 4th - Europe Tour (Amsterdam, Netherlands) - Bitterzoet
September 5th - Europe Tour (Paris, France) - Le Trabendo
September 6th - Europe Tour (Brussels, Belgium) - Le Botanique - Orangerie
September 8th - Europe Tour (Hamburg, Germany) - Uebel & Gefaehrlich
September 9th - Europe Tour ( Cologne, Germany) - CBE
September 11th - Europe Tour ( Copenhagen, Denmark) - Amager Bio
September 12th - Europe Tour (Stockholm, Sweden) - Kollektivet Livet
September 19th - Europe Tour (London, United Kingdom) - Islington Assembly Hall
October 15th - American Tour (Los Angeles, USA) - The Roxy Theatre
October 17th - American Tour (San Francisco, USA) - Brick & Mortar Music Hall
October 21st - American Tour (Houston Texas, USA) - House of Blues - Bronze Peacock
October 23rd - American Tour (Atlanta, GA, USA) - The Masquerade - Hell
October 25th - American Tour (Washington, USA) - The Atlantis
October 26th - American Tour (New York, NY, USA) - Bowery Ballroom
October 27th - American Tour (Boston MA, USA) - The Sinclair
October 29th - American Tour (Toronto, Canada) - The Mod Club
ABOUT LOJAY:
Lekan Osifeso Jr., popularly known as LOJAY, is a dynamic Nigerian singer-songwriter celebrated for blending Afrobeats, R&B, and experimental sounds. With over 600 million streams on Spotify, he first gained international attention with his 2021 collaborative EP 'LV N ATTN', produced entirely by GRAMMY-winning hitmaker Sarz. Featuring global smash hits like ‘Monalisa’ (boasting over 250 million streams) and ‘Tonongo’, the project propelled Lojay onto the world stage and established him as one of Afrobeats’ most innovative voices.
In 2023, Lojay followed up with his critically acclaimed solo EP, ‘Gangster Romantic’, further showcasing his versatility and emotional depth across standout tracks like ‘Moto’, ‘Yahweh’, and ‘Leader!’. The project cemented his ability to craft emotionally driven, genre-defying records that resonate with fans globally.
Following collaborations with international stars such as Chris Brown, Davido, Wizkid, and Olamide, as well as recent features with Ayra Starr, Fireboy DML, Jae5, Steel Banglez, Tyler ICU and Odeal, Lojay continues to redefine the boundaries of contemporary African music. With his debut album ‘XOXO’ on the horizon, he stands as one of Afrobeats’ most exciting and forward-thinking artists.
