Patoranking reunites with Olamide for new Lagos-inspired single, ‘Welcome to Lagos’

Nigerian reggae and dancehall star Patoranking has teamed up with rapper Olamide on a new single titled ‘Welcome To Lagos’, celebrating the energy, ambition and cultural influence of Nigeria’s commercial capital. Released on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, through Amari Musiq, the collaboration brings together two prominent Nigerian music acts on a record inspired by the city’s vibrant lifestyle, nightlife and cultural identity.

Produced by longtime Patoranking collaborator Ctea, the song combines rolling basslines, syncopated drums and a chant-driven hook, with Patoranking’s signature blend of Afrobeats, reggae and dancehall. Olamide complements the record with a verse that pays homage to Lagos, referencing the city’s traditional praise name and celebrating the place both musicians call home.

An official music video directed by UAX was also released alongside the single. The filmmaker previously worked with Patoranking on the visuals for ‘African Soldier’, his collaboration with Jamaican reggae and dancehall star Buju Banton. ‘Welcome To Lagos’ is the fourth single from Patoranking’s forthcoming fifth studio album, following earlier releases including ‘No Jonze’, ‘African Soldier’ featuring Buju Banton and ‘Shake That’ featuring Ruger.

The collaboration also comes ahead of Olamide’s 13th studio album, Time & Space, scheduled for release on November 16, 2026. It follows his announcement of a headline performance at London’s O2 Arena on March 25, 2027. Patoranking rounds off eventful year with new collaboration The release comes after a busy year for Patoranking, marked by international performances, award recognition and activities beyond music.

The singer recently completed a summer festival run across the UK and Europe, performing at events including Africa Oye, Summerjam, Sunsplash and Reggae Geel. In September, he returned to Lagos for a headline performance at TRACE Live, where he celebrated 10 years of his debut album, God Over Everything, originally released in 2016. That same month, he won Best Male Reggae/Dancehall at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) in Dallas, Texas.

His collaboration with Ruger, ‘Shake That’, was also nominated for Best Collaboration. In October, Patoranking headlined the Nigerian Independence Day Parade in New York and received the Philanthropy Impact Award from the Nigerian Consulate in New York and the Organization for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN), recognising his philanthropic contributions.

Beyond his music career, the artiste has supported youth development and education through initiatives including the ALU Patoranking Scholarship, which provides fully funded educational opportunities to students across Africa. A decade of global music success Born Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie on May 27, 1990, in Ebute Metta, Lagos, Patoranking rose to prominence with his breakout single ‘Girlie O’ and went on to establish an international following through songs such as ‘My Woman, My Everything’ and ‘Abule’.

His discography includes God Over Everything (2016), Wilmer (2019), Three (2020) and World Best (2023). His 2023 album featured collaborations with international and African acts including Ludacris, Beenie Man, Popcaan, Diamond Platnumz, Victony and Kizz Daniel. With more than 800 million YouTube views and hundreds of millions of streams reported across digital platforms, Patoranking has built a career that connects Afrobeats, reggae and dancehall audiences across different markets. ‘Welcome To Lagos’ adds another collaboration to his catalogue while bringing together two Nigerian artistes to celebrate the city that has played a significant role in shaping their musical journeys.

The single and its accompanying music video are available across digital music platforms. Listen to ‘Welcome To Lagos’ here.