Nigerian artist Mafeni is able to craft the kind of songs that hook in a listener within seconds. He balances a careful combination of melodic flows, clever tongue-in-cheek punchlines, and catchy hooks in a way that distinguishes him from the pack and grows more polished with each new release. After a hiatus from new music, Mafeni returned a couple weeks ago with an EP titled ‘3P’.
The project seems to serve as a teaser of more to come from Mafeni, and it’s a promising one at that. He quickly gets back into his bag, refreshing a listener up on what he’s been up to and the topics weighing on his mind. Among the thoughts that make their way into his lyrics are fake friends and his goals for the year ahead, and he raps about both of them with a sense of humor that shows he’s not one to take anything too seriously. Instead, he’s more concerned with having a good time through it all and making sure that a listener enjoys themselves as well. Altogether, ‘3P’ serves as an exciting reintroduction to Mafeni and a collection of songs that are begging to be added to your kickback playlist.