Apple Music today announces Nigerian singer-songwriter CupidSzn as the latest artist to be featured in its Up Next artist development program in Nigeria.

“Being selected for the Up Next Campaign means a lot to me,” CupidSzn tells Apple Music. “It’s a reminder that the vision is resonating and the journey is just beginning. My fans can expect more artistry and storytelling. We’re not just making music anymore, we’re shaping the sound of Afrobeats.”

Born Stevenson Njoku Anyinachiso in Port Harcourt, CupidSzn has rapidly emerged as one of Nigeria’s most exciting new voices. Signed to Mavin Global, his debut EP “Mythera” has introduced listeners to a sonic world where myth and melody intertwine. With standout tracks like “Palava”, “Super”, “Zesty Money”, and “Famous”, CupidSzn blends hypnotic melodies, lush instrumentals, and introspective storytelling, crafting a debut that’s as ambitious as it is infectious.

From discovering music through a Juice WRLD video to self-teaching himself Afrobeats on apps like BandLab, CupidSzn’s journey is one defined by passion and perseverance. Supported by his family, he moved to Lagos to pursue his dreams, quickly amassing over 10 million career streams and securing a deal with Africa’s leading entertainment company. With the launch of “Mythera” and now his recognition as Apple Music’s Up Next artist in Nigeria, CupidSzn is poised to make a lasting mark on the global Afrobeats landscape.

As the latest Up Next act to be spotlighted in Nigeria, CupidSzn will be featured on Apple Music’s Up Next playlist: https://apple.co/3eITdJd. The curated Up Next playlist features a dynamic class of new and emerging artists, thoughtfully hand-picked by Apple Music editors from around the world. The playlist is genre-agnostic and represents a line-up of artists our global editors are passionate about and eager to expose to a larger audience.

The vast global Up Next roster of past talent includes Grammy-nominated and critically lauded talent like 6lack, Daniel Caesar, H.E.R., Greta Van Fleet, Khalid, Amy Shark, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Claudio, Sigrid, Mr Eazi, Stefflon Don, Bad Bunny, Juice WLRD, Bazzi, Jax Jones, NCT 127, Summer Walker, Tierra Whack, Dean Lewis, Pink Sweat$, Koffee, Megan Thee Stallion, Burna Boy, Clairo, Lunay, Jessie Reyez, Orville Peck, Victoria Monét, Ingrid Andress, Conan Gray, Don Toliver, Rema, BENEE, Holly Humberstone, Natanael Cano, Givēon, beabadoobee, Arlo Parks, Tate McRae, Foushee and Tems.

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