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BLOKENT and Nigerian Star T.I BLAZE Join Forces to Fuse Street-Pop and Amapiano.

BLOKENT and Nigerian Star T.I BLAZE Join Forces to Fuse Street-Pop and Amapiano.

One of the most exciting cross-continental collaborations of the year is officially underway: African music label BLOKENT has teamed up with Nigeria’s breakout star T.I BLAZE in Cape Town, South Africa, to create a high-energy Amapiano record that’s already generating serious buzz across social media.The collaboration unites T.I BLAZE’s raw, street-inspired sound with the hypnotic pulse of Amapiano, South Africa’s dominant genre that’s been making waves from Johannesburg to London, Lagos to Los Angeles. The result? A sound that feels both local and global — unmistakably African, yet ready for worldwide playlists.T.I BLAZE first captured hearts with his smash hit “Sometimes”, later remixed with Afrobeats icon Olamide, before delivering another standout track, “Try”. His emotionally resonant lyrics and effortless flow have made him a voice of a new generation in Afrobeats and street-pop.Now stepping into a fresh sonic lane, the hitmaker has joined forces with BLOKENT — a fast-growing South African–Nigerian label known for developing talent and producing cutting-edge music content across the continent.“This is a cultural exchange. T.I BLAZE brings that raw Nigerian soul, and we’re pairing it with the heartbeat of South Africa — Amapiano. What we’ve created is something fresh and truly African,” said a BLOKENT spokesperson.Already, a snippet from the session has surfaced on several social media blogs, sparking excitement among fans and DJs alike. The energy online suggests this is more than just another collab — it’s a moment.Audiences can now catch an exclusive behind-the-scenes reel from the Cape Town studio session, attached to this release, giving fans a first look at the magic that went downSocial Media Instagram – blokentertainmentInstagram – ti_blaze_About BLOK EntertainmentBLOK Entertainment (BLOKENT) is a forward-thinking music and entertainment label operating between South Africa and Nigeria, focused on empowering the next generation of African artists. Through innovative production, global collaborations, and strategic brand building, BLOKENT continues to build a platform where local talent can break into international markets without losing their cultural identity. The label’s work spans music distribution, visual content, artist development, and cross-regional partnerships across the continent.

About T.I BLAZET.I BLAZE is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who rose to fame with his emotionally-charged breakout hit “Sometimes”, a street anthem that resonated deeply with fans across the country. The remix, featuring Afrobeats icon Olamide, skyrocketed his profile and introduced him to a wider audience. Known for blending vulnerable storytelling with street-smart energy, T.I BLAZE followed up with hits like “Try”, earning him a reputation as one of the most authentic and promising voices in Nigeria’s new wave of artists.

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