Zlatan - Italawa

This outstanding record dubbed "Italawa", has been composed and recorded by the Nigerian heavyweight musician, Zlatan. Highly esteemed Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter, Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, known professionally as Zlatan, enters the year, 2026 with this jaw-dropping record dubbed "Italawa". The standalone is a release that further expands one of the most active catalogues in contemporary Afrobeats.

Zlatan takes on the record without a featured artist, keeping the spotlight on his signature delivery and reinforcing the solo approach that has shaped many of his biggest releases over the years. "Italawa" adds another chapter to his discography that continues to influence the direction of street-hop while keeping his presence firmly established within the genre. Issued through Zanku Records, the single was produced by Chechdaproducer, marking another collaboration between the rapper and a producer whose work continues to feature across Nigeria’s evolving street-pop sound. This release is certainly worth a place in your music playlist.