There’s a quiet revolution rising from Northern Nigeria — and at the center of it stands Young Sudan (Ibrahim Haruna), a multidisciplinary artist reshaping how a new generation hears, sees, and understands African creativity.
More than just a musician, Young Sudan is a designer, storyteller, cultural thinker, and creative disruptor. His art lives at the intersection of sound, identity, and purpose — blending Afro-fusion, folk melodies, and deep cultural elements into a style that feels both ancient and futuristic.
And with his new single “SAWALE,” he steps into the spotlight with conviction.
“SAWALE” — A Sonic Homecoming for the New African Generation
Released on November 28, 2025, SAWALE is not your typical Afro-fusion drop. It’s a spiritual return, an anthem built on grind, clarity, and the quiet defiance of staying rooted in your identity when the world is pushing you to become something else.
From the first chant — “Sa sa Sawale” — the song pulls you into a trance.
Earthy percussion, dusty basslines, and breezy vocals combine to create a sound that feels like:
- Lagos at sunset
- London on a rainy night
- Kano at dawn
All at once.
It’s nostalgic, it’s bold, and it carries the unshakable tone of an artist who knows exactly where he’s headed.
“Clarity in the roots — that’s where my sound begins and ends,” Young Sudan says.
And SAWALE delivers that clarity in every beat.
A Creative Force Beyond Music
Young Sudan’s vision doesn’t end with sound.
He is a core member of Inner Core Group, the creative consulting and media firm behind some of Nigeria’s most daring public art, cultural revitalization projects, and emerging creative concepts. His artistry carries the DNA of that work — intentional, expressive, and deeply tied to African history and aesthetics.
It’s this multidisciplinary background that gives his music its cinematic feel — the sense that every song is part of a bigger story being told.
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SAWALE also leads the rollout for Young Sudan’s forthcoming self-titled EP, “Young Sudan” — a project built to explore the push and pull between ambition and ancestry… rebellion and rhythm.
“I’m not chasing a trend,” he says.
“I’m building a tribe — a sound that reminds us who we are while showing the world who we can be.”
A Cultural Architect in the Making
With SAWALE, Young Sudan announces himself not just as an artist to watch, but as a cultural architect — one shaping the next wave of African expression.
If his mission is to restore clarity to the roots of African identity, this record is proof that he’s well on his way.
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— Young Sudan Fka Basky 🔧⚡️ (@xxxYOUNGSUDAN) November 27, 2025
RUN IT UP. LET THE WORLD FEEL THIS.
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