Afro-fusion star Omah Lay has released his debut album Boy Alone today on Sire Records. The long-awaited follow-up to 2020’s What Have We Done EP collects 14 hypnotic songs that showcase the Nigerian singer’s intimate songwriting, powerful hooks, and sweet vocals. Listen to the album now below.
Of the album, Omah Lay said, “Boy Alone primarily describes my life being an entertainer and stereotypically expected to be extroverted but on the contrary, I find company within and that’s where this album was made from; it’s also a tribute to my Dad who went by that nickname among his peers for being a man that lived on his own terms. I guess the apple never falls too far from the tree…”
Omah Lay has kept a busy schedule in 2022. His Boy Alone world tour, which kicked off in late March, has taken him to Australia, Germany, France, Italy, the U.K., and more. After a sold-out New York headline show last year, fans are anxiously anticipating his return since recently announcing North American tour dates this fall. See the schedule below. 2021 was a landmark year for Afropop as homegrown stars reached new levels of international visibility and acclaim. With Boy Alone, Omah Lay proves he’s well on his way to global stardom.