Streetpop Sensation Muyeez Named Apple Music Nigeria’s Latest Up Next Artist

Nigerian street-pop sensation Muyeez has been selected as the latest Apple Music Up Next Artist in Nigeria, marking another major milestone in the 18-year-old singer and songwriter’s fast-rising career.

Apple Music announced the selection on September 17, 2026, placing Muyeez among its emerging artists receiving support through the global Up Next artist-development programme.

Muyeez Gets Apple Music Up Next Spotlight

Muyeez has steadily built attention around his melodic songwriting, emotive vocals and street-pop sound.

His breakthrough gained momentum with his debut single “Instagram,” which helped introduce him to a wider Nigerian audience. Apple Music’s latest recognition now gives the young artist another platform to reach listeners beyond his existing fan base.

Speaking about the recognition, Muyeez described being selected as a special moment in his career.

He said the recognition showed that his music was connecting with listeners and that the work he and his team had invested in his career was beginning to receive wider attention. He also promised fans more music, bigger performances, stronger visuals and new surprises.

‘All Hail Muyeez’ Opens a New Chapter

The Apple Music recognition comes as Muyeez begins a new chapter with his debut album, All Hail Muyeez.

The project explores different sides of the young singer, moving between melodic, introspective and energetic records. Its only collaboration brings together fellow young artists Zeryydl, Ayo Maff and Famous Pluto.

Muyeez has described the album as an opportunity to step into his own identity and show audiences more of the person behind the music.

What Is Apple Music Up Next?

Apple Music Up Next is an artist-development programme designed to spotlight emerging musicians and introduce them to a wider audience.

As part of his selection, Muyeez will be featured across Apple’s curated Up Next playlist, which is selected by Apple Music editors and is not limited to a particular genre.

For the young Nigerian artist, the placement arrives at an important stage of his career as he continues developing his sound and expanding his audience.

Muyeez’s Rise Continues

At just 18, Muyeez is now adding an Apple Music Up Next selection to the milestones surrounding his early career.

With All Hail Muyeez providing the foundation for his next phase, the street-pop act will be looking to turn the new international exposure into sustained momentum while continuing to develop his sound.