Lojay and Odeal Team Up on “Mwah!”—A Stylish Afro-R&B Moment of Intimacy and Desire

GRAMMY-nominee Lojay and MOBO winner Odeal deliver a soulful new single with serious chemistry in “Mwah!”

Lojay and Odeal are making waves with their first-ever collaboration, “Mwah!” — a sultry, genre-bending Afro-R&B track that effortlessly connects Lagos and London. Out now, the single unites two rising stars with global appeal, both fresh off major milestones in their careers.

“Mwah!” is a smoky, slow-burning anthem brimming with romance and sensuality. Lojay opens the track with evocative lines like “swing my way with your cinnamon fragrance,” setting the tone for a hypnotic exchange between two powerhouse vocalists. Odeal, the two-time MOBO Award-winning singer from South-East London, responds with velvety delivery that perfectly complements Lojay’s smooth cadence.

“The best thing about ‘Mwah!’ was how unexpectedly it came to life,” Lojay shares. “I had listened to Odeal’s music before meeting him, but I really didn’t know what to expect… The chemistry was instant.”

The track builds on the sonic world of Lojay’s recent Sarz-produced single “Somebody Like You,” and previews what fans can expect from his highly anticipated debut album, set to drop later this year.

Odeal continues his breakout trajectory after a standout 2024, which included MOBO wins for Best Newcomer and Best R&B/Soul Act, and two critically acclaimed EPs — Sundays at Zuri’s and Lustropolis — collectively amassing over 40 million streams. His recent collaboration with Summer Walker further proves his global potential.

With “Mwah!”, these two boundary-pushers prove that when worlds collide, magic happens.