By Sound Cartel Empire
Blaqbonez and Asake have reunited for a new collaboration, “IKEBE 3000,” and the record is already attracting significant attention following its release.
Released on October 2, 2026, through Chocolate City Music, the song brings the two Nigerian stars together again after their earlier collaboration, “Chanel.” The new record takes a more playful and dance oriented approach, with Blaqbonez and Asake combining their distinctive styles over an upbeat Afrobeats production.
The song has also been building momentum on streaming platforms. Current chart tracking shows “IKEBE 3000” at No. 1 on Nigeria’s Spotify chart, with the track recording more than 290,000 streams per day according to the latest available chart data.
Beyond its performance on streaming platforms, the collaboration has benefited from strong interest generated before its official release. Preview clips and social media content helped create anticipation around the record, with listeners responding to its catchy hook and dance friendly production.
“IKEBE 3000” also arrives as part of the rollout for Blaqbonez’s forthcoming album, NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME, which is scheduled for release on October 16. The project is expected to continue the rapper’s current musical direction while featuring collaborations with other Nigerian artists.
The latest collaboration further highlights the musical chemistry between Blaqbonez and Asake. Their previous record, “Chanel,” established that the two artists could successfully combine Blaqbonez’s rap background with Asake’s distinctive melodic approach. “IKEBE 3000” pushes that chemistry further into a more relaxed and dance focused sound.
For Blaqbonez, the song also demonstrates his willingness to move beyond the sound audiences traditionally associate with him. Rather than relying heavily on straight rap, he embraces melody, repetition and a lighter performance style that fits naturally alongside Asake’s vocals.
With its early chart performance, social media buzz and connection to Blaqbonez’s upcoming album, “IKEBE 3000” is shaping up as one of the notable Nigerian music releases of the week.
As listeners continue to stream the collaboration, attention will likely remain on how the song performs in the coming weeks and how it contributes to the anticipation surrounding NOMADINHO: 4TH PRIME.