Erigga and EESKAY bring two sides of Nigerian hip-hop together on “North South,” the opening and title track of their collaborative EP, North & South. Released on July 31, 2026, the song connects the street-rap traditions of Southern Nigeria with the distinct energy of the North.
Erigga brings his familiar South-South storytelling and street-focused perspective, while EESKAY adds his Northern voice and approach, creating a record that reflects different backgrounds through a common musical language.
Produced by Tubase, “North South” rides on a heavy contemporary Afro-rap instrumental layered with indigenous flows and direct street commentary. Both rappers use the record to deliver vivid observations and relatable stories, giving the song a grounded feel throughout its 3-minute, 10-second runtime.
As the opening track on North & South, the song establishes the central idea behind the project: bringing artists and perspectives from different parts of Nigeria together through hip-hop. Cleanblack Music presents the project, with licensing handled through ONErpm.
With its strong regional identity, thoughtful storytelling, and hard-hitting production, “North South” sets the tone for the collaborative EP and offers a compelling meeting point between Northern and Southern Nigerian rap.
