Jaywon Drops New Single, ”Jungle Boy”

Nigerian singer Jaywon has released a new single, Jungle Boy ‘, under the Bantu Muntu campaign of independent African music and entertainment company Shake It, Africa.

The Afro-pop record, released on Thursday, October 15, explores resilience, ambition, and the challenges of pursuing success despite adversity.

According to the label, the song blends soulful melodies with contemporary Afro-pop production to tell the story of striving for a better life.

The release is part of the second phase of the Bantu Muntu campaign, a cross-continental music initiative designed to connect artistes and sounds from across Africa.

Founded by musician Jon Muq and music executive Kevin Wommack, Shake It Africa aims to promote African music, visual arts, and live entertainment to audiences across Africa, the United States, and Europe.

Speaking on the project, Muq, the company’s co-founder, lead A&R and creative director, said the campaign was designed to showcase the diversity of African music while allowing artistes to retain their individual identities.

He described Jaywon’s contribution as reflecting experience, melody and a story of resilience from Nigeria.

Jungle Boy is one of the songs leading to the release of the 10-track Bantu Muntu compilation, scheduled for February 12, 2027. The project will feature artistes from across the continent, focusing on regional sounds, collaboration, and international exposure.

The campaign is expected to continue with a Shake It Africa European showcase in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on March 27, 2027.

Shake It Africa said the initiative is part of its broader effort to build connections between African artistes and audiences in their home countries, the diaspora and international markets.