Nigerian legend 2baba marks his first release of the year with “Mental,” teaming up with rising singer-songwriter Fave for a smooth, emotionally charged Afrobeats record.
Deeyasso produced the track, following 2baba’s earlier 2026 single “Celebrate.” So “2Baba Mental” arrives from an artist who’s spent over three decades building his catalogue, going back to his Plantashun Boiz days before becoming one of Nigeria’s most enduring solo voices. His soulful delivery here explores the overwhelming weight of love and deep emotion, the kind of subject matter he’s tackled across different eras of his career with real consistency.
Fave brings her own melodic instincts into the mix, adding contrast to 2baba’s seasoned vocal tone. That pairing works well, honestly. Her voice sits lighter over the production, giving the record room to breathe between his heavier, more grounded phrasing. Since breaking through with “Baby Riddim” back in 2021, Fave’s built a reputation for exactly this kind of emotionally direct songwriting, and pairing with an artist of 2baba’s stature says something about how far her profile has grown.
Given his “African Queen” recently topped Billboard’s list of the best Afrobeats songs ever, this collaboration carries real weight behind it.
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