Alté Trailblazer Boj, Announces Approaching Album 'Duplicity' with Double Single Release

Trick or treat? British-Nigerian musician Boj ops to award his fans a two-time treat in the spirit of Halloween, as he releases a double single to set the tone for his upcoming album Duplicity.

Raised between Nigeria and the UK, Boj grew up to become a pioneer of the Alté movement, and through his recent double release ‘Shana’ and ‘After Hours’, he rekindles chemistry with past collaborators and simultaneously adds to the remarkable catalogue of musicians with whom he has worked. 

Produced by Spax, ‘Shana’ fuses Alté, Afrobeats, and Hip Hop. Moreover, reunions are made on the song, with appearances from Show Dem Camp and Joey B, both past collaborators of Boj. The lyrical content of ‘Shana’ covers discussions about Ghanaian and Nigerian ladies, as the artistes switch between slangs and phrases distinct to both neighbouring countries.

Ghanaian musician, Joey B, reminds us of the long-standing friendly argument over which country owns the best Jollof Rice between Nigeria and Ghana. He then follows with “No be Naija”, proving his own take on the matter in question.

To some fans, ‘Shana’ might not exactly be a new sound. This is because Nigerian rap collective, Show Dem Camp, who are also close friends with Boj, previewed the track earlier on, during their recent shared performance with the latter at London’s “Palmwine Festival” at The Outernet. 

Ajebutter22, Boj’s collaborator from way back, makes an appearance in the music video of ‘Shana’. The theme is a simple one: guys casually hanging out together, standing and singing in front of a camera. 

Whilst on ‘After Hours’, produced by longtime collaborator Genio, marks Boj’s entry into his loverboy era. Expressing a romantic interest in someone of the opposite sex, the track highlights a tender back-and-forth with French-Gabonese singer, Anaïs Cardot. Complementing Boj’s laid-back charm, Anaïs Cardot sings seductive lyrics in her signature soft tone.

The Gabonese singer lights out her verse with a Yoruba line, possibly a homage to Boj’s tribe and a glimpse into her versatility with languages. The visuals also follow a simple path. Shot in the studio, it shows both artistes chilling and discussing while working.  

The Alté artist will be returning with the gift of his sixth studio album in the first week of the last month. December 5 is the day that Duplicity will hit streaming platforms.

Rooted in Boj’s signature Alté identity, Duplicity basks in the limelight of the maverick electronica-meets-afrobeats production of Genio.

Diversifying his creativity, Boj is leaving a mark in the world of fashion as well. Having attended KidSuper in Paris Fashion Week 2024, the Alté trailblazer also attended Labrum, Charlie Constantinou, and Skepta’s MAINS at London Fashion Week 2025.

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