AYOX Drops New Afrobeats Single "Mandem" Featuring DeCarlo
AYOX DROPS NEW AFROBEATS SINGLE “MANDEM” FEATURING DECARLO VIA CINQ MUSIC
[LOS ANGELES, CA] – Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayox is back with his latest single, “MANDEM”, featuring genre-blending vocalist DeCarlo. The track, blending Afrobeats and Afro-Pop rhythms, is now available to stream globally via Cinq Music, a GoDigital Music company, here.
Known for seamlessly merging Afrobeats, Fuji, R&B, hip-hop, and soul, Ayox has built a reputation for boundary-pushing music. He first captured international attention in 2023 with his cover of Libianca’s “People”, followed by his first Billboard chart entry, “Walking Dead”, standout track, “Cocaina”, and his debut EP, Last Son of a Widow. His 2025 sophomore EP, When Nobody Is Watching featured collaborations with Ghanaian star Lasmid, Nigerian rising talent Qing Madi, and gospel legend Dr. Yinka Ayefele, solidifying his place as one of Nigeria’s most versatile and innovative artists.
On “MANDEM”, Ayox explores themes of individuality and societal perception. “Mandem is a song inspired by the misconceptions of people who are naturally different. People who don’t fit into the normal way of life. People that feel like they’re outcast,” Ayox shares. The single is a celebration of those embracing their uniqueness and challenging societal norms.
Ayox and DeCarlo’s “MANDEM” is available now via GoDigital Music across all major streaming and digital platforms. Listen and download HERE.
About Ayox
Ayomide Bakare Iyanuoluwa, professionally known as Ayox, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter redefining Afro-soul within the global Afrobeats movement. Born on January 4, 2003, in Akure, Ondo State, Ayox began recording music at just 12 years old. Following the loss of his father in 2016, he relocated to Lagos to fully pursue his music career.
Deeply influenced by his father’s musical taste, Ayox’s sound blends highlife, fuji, Afrobeats, hip-hop, R&B, and soul, anchored by rich spirituality and emotional storytelling. He grew up listening to legendary artists such as Beautiful Nubia, Orlando Owoh, Wale Glorious, Olamide Baddo, and King Sunny Ade, while also drawing inspiration from contemporary global acts including Burna Boy, Fireboy, Jahmiel, Justin Bieber, and Giveon.
Ayox gained widespread recognition in 2023 after his cover of Libianca’s “People” captured the attention of major industry figures including Akon, Chris Brown, Jae5, Don Jazzy, and Bankulli. Since then, he has continued building momentum with a sound that bridges traditional African influences and modern R&B sensibilities.
With a rapidly growing international fanbase and strong streaming presence across key Nigerian cities including Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Akure, Kano, and Benin City, Ayox is driven by a mission to put his hometown on the global map and heal the world through his music.
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