Following the success of ‘One For Me’ with Ya Levis to kickstart 2025, fast-rising French Angolan artist and producer AGATCHU is excited to unveil his first solo release of the year titled ‘MARADONA’ as he inches closer to his highly anticipated sophomore EP. The new single is a genre-blurring slow burner, fusing raw emotion, R&B harmonies, afrobeats grooves, and deep storytelling. It sees Agatchu step fully into the spotlight, pairing his smooth vocals with Yoruba and French infused lyrics, over sleek production from longtime collaborator AZNVR (MHD, Focalistic, Tayc). Inspired by the clash of two dominant personalities in a passionate relationship, the track explores love, ego, vulnerability, and power through a cinematic lens.
Drawing from West African pop influences and modern R&B sensibilities, while tapping his own Nigerian heritage, the single blends English, Yoruba, and French to reflect Agatchu’s multicultural identity and global musical influences. Co-written with Lagos singer-songwriter Pekeys, ‘Maradona’ sees Agatchu crafting a rich layered offering that feels both soulful and unfiltered. He describes the track as a song about the tension, complexity, and beauty of relationships, adding that it is “a celebration of love, and the intricate dynamics and vulnerabilities we all experience in relationships”. With its hypnotic groove and resonant songwriting, the track marks a confident step toward Agatchu’s highly anticipated sophomore EP, set for release in spring 2025.
Since his official debut as an artist less than a year ago, Agatchu has rapidly become one of the most exciting new voices in the global music and afrobeats landscape, earning with strong support from industry tastemakers such as Spotify, Apple Music, BBC 1Xtra, Capital Xtra, Mouv, Générations, and Vevo DSCVR. Following the success of his debut EP Believe, and hit singles like ‘New Maserati’ and ‘Stamina’ with Joé Dwet Filè, Agatchu continues to push boundaries with his bold expansive genre-fusing artistry and resonant storytelling. His two new singles to start 2025, ‘One For Me’ and ‘Maradona’ mark the exciting next chapter in his ascent, as he prepares for the release of his highly anticipated sophomore EP. Defined by authenticity, creativity and excellence, Agatchu is one to watch.
