Nigerian music is in a phase where collaboration is becoming just as powerful as individuality, and few projects capture that spirit better than 255’s new studio album, TRINITY.
Made up of three brothers – Charlie, Guy, and Louis – 255 has carved out their own lane in Afrofusion. The younger siblings handle the production, while Louis, an internationally awarded film director, shapes the visual identity. Together, they’ve found a rare balance: sound that moves, and storytelling that sticks.
With TRINITY, the trio isn’t just releasing an album, they’re declaring their long-term commitment to Nigeria. After years of recording trips to Lagos, countless sessions, five music videos, and a 25-minute documentary, the result is a body of work built on dedication, not hype. It’s the kind of project that reminds you how far patience and direction can take a creative vision.
The album brings together 16 standout artists, each seamlessly woven into 255’s signature sound. From Victony on A Lot to Oxlade on Smooth Kriminal, the project opens with emotional depth and sonic polish. Bipolar with Minz taps into moody, textured Afrofusion, while Only Me featuring Midas the Jagaban brings a refreshing bounce layered with clean percussion and airy melodies.
There’s real range here.
Control, featuring Joeboy and Bella Shmurda, leans into warmth and vulnerability. Kolumbo with Babyboy AV delivers that youthful spark. Damage, a heavy collaboration with Zinoleesky and Naira Marley, stands out as one of the album’s darker, more charged moments.
And just when you think you’ve felt the album’s full spectrum, About Us with Qing Madi softens the edges, giving the project emotional breath.
At its core, TRINITY is not just a producer album, it’s a commitment stamped in sound. A two-year journey that blends persistence, collaboration, and the desire to build something bigger than a moment. It’s Afrofusion with patience. Afrobeats with discipline. A creative statement that underscores why 255 is becoming one of the most intentional collectives shaping the sound from Lagos to Berlin.
Verdict: A richly curated, multi-artist project that elevates 255’s identity and shows how far vision can go when it’s backed by consistency, craft, and heart.
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