After a period of quiet reflection, Nigerian singer-songwriter Peruzzi returns with his fourth studio album, Sabali, a title drawn from the Bambara word for “calm endurance,” long used across West Africa as a mantra of quiet strength.
Known as the “songwriter’s songwriter”, with a decade of acclaimed hits and credits for Davido, Burna Boy, and more, Peruzzi channels the lessons of time and introspection into Sabali – a self-assured statement from an artist who weathered doubt, silence, and industry turbulence to emerge with clarity, grace, and groove.
Following the dual brilliance of Rum & Boogie and Heartwork, Sabali emerges as a body of work that fuses soulful R&B, Afrobeats, and Afro-fusion with new composure. Every song has a purpose. Every feature adds depth.
The journey begins with lead single “Die It”, a reflective yet confident opener that feels like a victory lap on his own terms. From there, Sabali moves through love (“You” feat. Kemuel, “Legalise”), swagger (“Nuff Respect” feat. Jesse Jagz), and pure joy (“Time of My Life” feat. Esoterica).
Standout moments include The Cavemen bringing highlife warmth to “Mad Oh”, “Apala Drill” (feat. Davido) delivers an uptempo spark. Veteran Timaya added flavour to “ANTR (A Night to Remember)”, the original DMW crew reunite on “Perfect Situation” alongside Dremo and Mayorkun.
First-time collaborators like Jeriq, Terri, Bella Shmurda, Zlatan, and Esoterica expand his sound without losing its core.
“Sabali is the sound of holding steady when the world won’t stop shaking,” says Peruzzi. “It’s my peace. My patience. My power.”
All good things come to those who wait. With Sabali, Peruzzi proves some things are worth the silence.
Listen to ‘SABALI’
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