Victony Steps Into a New Era with STARLIFE

Two years after Stubborn, Victony returns with his sophomore album STARLIFE — a smoother, more personal project that captures him fully embracing his personality, romance, and star energy.

On August 21, 2026, Nigerian singer Victony released his highly anticipated second studio album, STARLIFE. The 15-track project arrives two years after his breakthrough debut Stubborn (and the follow-up EP Very Stubborn), marking a clear shift in energy. Where earlier work focused on survival, resilience, and the come-up, STARLIFE is about becoming — living freely, embracing desire, and stepping fully into his own personality. Victony has described the album as a product of loosening up and allowing more of himself into the music. The result is a sleek, confident body of work that blends Afrobeats with R&B textures — smooth, flirty, and effortless. Production leans into mellow grooves, intimate vocals, and a nonchalant cool that gives the singer room to shine. Tracklist 1. TOO LIT 2. WHO THIS (feat. BNXN) 3. STARLIFE (feat. Blaqbonez & YKB) 4. PINO (feat. Babyboy AV) 5. FRE$H 6. FYNE 7. CLEAR 8. SLICK 9. 2FRESH 10. ARMED & DANGEROUS (feat. Young Jonn) 11. CAN JUICE 12. MISSIN PIECE 13. TWIN (feat. FOLA) 14. AMAZON 15. TYPO

The album features a strong lineup of new-wave collaborators: BNXN, Blaqbonez, YKB, Babyboy AV, Young Jonn, and FOLA. Standouts include the previously released singles “FRE$H” and “SLICK,” both of which helped build anticipation, as well as the title track and “WHO THIS.” Executive produced by Shay Royale and Elochukwu Ububa, STARLIFE feels like Victony settling into his sound with confidence. It’s less about proving himself and more about simply being the star he’s become. For fans of the current Nigerian wave, this is essential listening — another strong chapter from one of the most consistent voices in the new generation. Listen now on Spotify: Listen now on Spotify Keep it locked to NXWAVE for more on the next wave.