V.Ai emerges as new Afrobeat voice blending emotion, versatility – The Nation Newspaper

A man with braided hair and a beard wears a patterned beige jacket labeled "YOUTH" and looks directly at the camera against a dark background, channeling Afrobeat style.

Lagos-born Afrobeat artiste Victor Aina, professionally known as V.Ai, is redefining the genre through emotionally driven music, versatility, and deliberate storytelling.

Emerging from Nigeria’s creative epicentre, he represents a new wave of artistes expanding Afrobeat beyond familiar trends and formulas.

Drawing from Afrobeats, swing, and global pop influences, V.Ai delivers a sound that moves seamlessly between high-energy rhythms and introspective melodies. 

His music is crafted to resonate across settings,…