Nigerian DJ and producer DJ Kush drops his new EP “Phakama [Rise Up]” featuring six tracks including a collaboration with Dj Hazan on the title track. Listen, stream, buy the tracks, mp3 download.
Nigerian DJ and producer DJ Kush presents his new EP “Phakama [Rise Up].” The project contains six original tracks, including the featured collaboration “Phakama (Rise Up)” with Dj Hazan. The EP releases on his own imprint, Kush Entertainments, with publishing credited to Babatunde Azeez Arobadi.
DJ Kush built his reputation within Nigeria’s competitive nightlife scene, known for his ability to blend Afrobeats with amapiano and deep house. His rise includes notable club residencies and festival appearances that solidified his presence as a key selector.
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This EP follows a string of singles that gained traction on music platforms and in DJ sets across West Africa. The tracklist, featuring songs like “Uzoyikhona,” “Late Night,” and “Shaya Amanzi,” indicates a collection built for dancefloor impact. The title “Phakama,” a word meaning “Rise Up” in isiZulu, shows the cross-continental influence prevalent in modern African dance music.
This release marks another step in DJ Kush’s journey as a Nigerian artist contributing to the wider African electronic music conversation. The “Phakama [Rise Up]” EP is available now on all major streaming services.
DJ Kush – Phakama [RiseUp] EP
November 21, 2025
© 2025 Kush Entertainments
℗ 2025 Babatunde Azeez Arobadi
Tracklist
1. DJ Kush – Uzoyikhona
2. DJ Kush – Late Night
3. DJ Kush – Phakama (Rise Up) (ft. Dj Hazan)
4. DJ Kush – Midnight Sun
5. DJ Kush – Shaya Amanzi
6. DJ Kush – Body on Fire
