Nigerian musician Whally has teamed up with Afropop singer BhadBoi OML for “Young Alhaji,” a street-pop duet that generated social media buzz ahead of its formal release on October 23, 2026. The record, driven by infectious melodies and energetic Afrobeats, is a unification of two artists for a record dedicated to fans of modern Nigerian street music.
The song’s distribution gained steam on social sites like TikTok, where Whally and BhadBoi OML issued a challenge to fans to participate with an early clip of music. The promotion enabled listeners to recreate videos using the undisclosed sound, building anticipation for the full track’s release.
“Young Alhaji” is musically a blend of Whally’s nascent street tunes with BhadBoi OML’s vocal emotiveness. Their styles cross over the explosive Afrobeats rhythms, giving the partnership a dynamic energy that seems right at home on club nights, street playlists, and short-form social media material.
BhadBoi OML brings a melodic dimension to the tune, complementing Whally’s performance while keeping the song within the accessible sound of Nigerian street-pop. The cooperation also shows how artists are increasingly leveraging online challenges and clips to build buzz for new work before it drops.
“Young Alhaji” with BhadBoi OML by Whally is another labor of love, with a social media launch and a dance-friendly sound, to add to the ever-evolving Nigerian street-pop scene.
Listen and download Whally—”Young Alhaji” ft. BhadBoi OML below.
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