Show Dem Camp are back, and they’ve brought the magic with them…literally. Their new album, Afrika Magik, is a celebration of sound, memory, and culture; it’s smooth and nostalgic in a way only SDC can pull off.
But before getting into the five tracks that have me completely hooked, let’s pause to appreciate two things that make this project even better: the poster and the interludes.
A Throwback Wrapped in Magik
The album posters alone deserve their own spotlight. They bring back old Nollywood vibes with their dramatic fonts, bold colours, and all the retro style that takes you straight back to the early 2000s. It’s a brilliant design move. At a glance, it says everything the album represents: African nostalgia meeting something more modern and cool.
Then there are the interludes. Short, immersive, and cinematic. They fill the space between tracks and build a story at the same time. Each one feels like the beginning of something you want to keep following until, suddenly, the next song slides in and continues the journey. That pacing and that seamless transition are what make Afrika Magik feel like an experience.
1. Pressure ft. Taves
Right from the first beat, Pressure will have you hooked. Taves’ vocals are smooth and are designed to ease you into a good day. His chorus carries that groove that sticks after one listen.
The SDC duo, as always, comes in sharp. Their verses lock into the rhythm with ease, making it confident but not too overpowering.
You can already guess what happens when Tems gets on a track. She floats. Her voice glides over, creating that slow rhythm made for late nights and slow whines.
when it comes to consciously featuring artists on their songs, Show Dem Camp don’t play compromise on it.
Tems has been on an incredible run lately with her recent global features and homegrown collaborations. This one fits right into her streak. The rap verses melt into her vocals so neatly that the whole song feels like one continuous mood. If you’re ever in need of something mellow but rich, this is it.
3. Magik ft. Moonchild Sanelly
This is where the album flips its energy. Magik is for the Amapiano crowd, but with SDC’s twist. Lighter, smoother, and easier to vibe with. Moonchild Sanelly’s voice brings the right kind of spark, that South African style that immediately lifts any song’s mood.
It’s danceable but not loudly so, and good without trying too hard. You can tell SDC know their audience, they let the beat breathe while keeping their flow playful and clean. Magik is the track that would sneak into your playlist before you realise you’ve replayed it five times.
4. Italawa
If Magik is the Amapiano dance floor spark, Italawa is Afrobeats’. It’s pure Afrobeats energy as it carries that sunny, confident, and cool vibe. You can use it as background music for Lagos streets, beach clips, or lifestyle videos.
It also sounds like enjoyment; catchy hooks and that laid-back SDC delivery that always feels natural. There are no gimmicks, no unnecessary bounce, just feel-good music that does exactly what it should.
The closer. Honestly, what a way to end. I always judge albums by their first and last tracks. The first should keep me listening, the last should make me want to come back. I’ll Wait does exactly that. The melody is warm, the vocals in the background feel heavenly, and the verses are calm but full of heart.
For me, this was the standout track. There’s something about how it’s arranged that makes it stay with you after it ends. It’s the perfect finale.
Afrika Magik just does its thing. It’s everything that makes Show Dem Camp who they are: sharp lyricism, smooth storytelling, and a sound that’s homely and different.
The best part about the album is that you don’t need to be a fan to enjoy it. Every track sits in its own space, and yet everything connects. You can dance, think, or just vibe, and it all still works.
Show Dem Camp dropped an album and dropped a reminder of how cool Nigerian rap can sound when it’s done right.
