The Cavemen. partner with UK rapper Pa Salieu for the new track Gatekeepers. Get the latest news about this fusion of highlife and hip-hop and watch the new music video.
Nigerian highlife duo The Cavemen. release their new collaborative single “Gatekeepers” featuring British-Gambian rapper Pa Salieu. The track represents a convergence of distinct musical worlds, blending The Cavemen.’s foundational highlife sound with Pa Salieu’s gritty UK rap style.
Brothers Kingsley and Benjamin Okorie produced the song alongside collaborator Benjamin James, releasing it independently.
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This partnership follows The Cavemen.’s consistent work in revitalizing classic highlife for contemporary audiences since their debut album “Roots.” Pa Salieu brings his own history of critically acclaimed mixtapes and a Mercury Prize nomination to the collaboration, creating a cross-cultural dialogue between African traditional rhythms and modern diaspora expression.
The Cavemen. – Gatekeepers (ft. Pa Salieu) (Song)
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Produced by Benjamin James, Kingsley Okorie, The Cavemen.
24 October 2025
1 song, 2 minutes
℗ 2025
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