When Adele released her chart-topping ballad “Hello” in 2015, the world stopped to listen. The haunting piano chords, powerful vocals, and heartfelt lyrics became an instant global anthem of longing and reconnection. For years, it stood untouched as one of pop music’s most iconic moments.

But in 2025, Nigerian-born, Switzerland-based Afrobeat artist NazB has taken that same word—“Hello”—and reimagined it into something completely new: a danceable Afrobeat/Pop anthem that radiates joy, rhythm, and global energy.

Inspired by Adele, Created for the Dancefloor

NazB’s “Hello” (from his upcoming 21-track LP Ikenna, released August 17, 2025) doesn’t try to imitate Adele’s original. Instead, it draws inspiration from the emotional weight of her song but flips it into an uplifting Afro-pop style.

Where Adele’s version is about heartbreak and reflection, NazB’s is about connection, energy, and celebration. With pulsating Afrobeat drums, smooth pop melodies, and a rhythm that demands movement, “Hello” takes the listener on a journey from sadness to joy—bridging cultures and genres.

Afrobeat Meets Global Pop

Afrobeats has become one of the world’s most dominant genres, with stars like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, and Omah Lay leading the charge. NazB adds his own voice to this global wave, infusing Swiss-European influences with his Nigerian roots.

“Hello” is the perfect example of this fusion. It’s danceable like Amapiano, catchy like Pop, and still rooted in the Afrobeat groove. Whether in a club in Lagos, at a summer party in Zurich, or on playlists across Spotify and Apple Music, it has the sound of a global hit.

Why This “Hello” Matters

Millions of people search for “Adele Hello” every month. NazB’s “Hello” is not in competition—it’s in conversation. It shows how a single word, a universal greeting, can mean different things depending on the cultural lens.

• Adele’s “Hello” = heartbreak, reflection, longing

• NazB’s “Hello” = connection, rhythm, joy

This contrast is what makes NazB’s version so exciting. It’s fresh but familiar, carrying the emotional DNA of Adele’s masterpiece but with an Afrobeat heartbeat that makes it feel brand new.

A Must-Listen From NazB’s Ikenna Album

“Hello” is just one of 21 tracks on Ikenna, a groundbreaking LP blending Afrobeat, Afro-house, Amapiano, and Pop. With producers like Dr Ray, Ansestorh, Executive, Fizzybeat, and Wonder Soundz, the album is a sonic journey across Africa and Europe.

But for new listeners discovering NazB for the first time, “Hello” is the perfect entry point. It’s a song that proves Afrobeat is not just about rhythms—it’s about storytelling, innovation, and global connection.

Listen to NazB’s “Hello” and the full Ikenna album here:
NazB – Ikenna Album (HearNow)
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