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Nigerian rapper Vector features on corto.alto’s new single ‘GO’, a Lagos-shot track from the band’s upcoming album. The collaboration links one of Nigeria’s respected lyricists with a rising name in the global jazz scene, and its video was filmed in Lagos.
The single arrives as corto.alto build anticipation for a full-length project that spans several guest artists.
Vector’s role on ‘GO’
On ‘GO’, Vector lends his verses to a track led by corto.alto, the project of Scottish multi-instrumentalist and producer Liam Shortall. The pairing blends Nigerian rap with the band’s genre-crossing sound, and the song is available to stream now.
The Nigerian connection runs deeper than the feature. Shortall travelled to Nigeria to shoot the music video for ‘GO’ in Lagos, giving the release a visual identity rooted in the city and reinforcing the collaboration’s ties to the country.
The album SOME SMALL FORTUNE
‘GO’ is drawn from corto.alto’s album SOME SMALL FORTUNE, scheduled for release on 4 September 2026 through the respected label Ninja Tune. The record is shaping up as an ambitious, collaboration-heavy project.
Vector is one of several guests on the album, which also features artists such as Jacob Alon, anaiis, Oscar Jerome and others. The spread of contributors points to a record that moves across styles and scenes, with Nigeria represented prominently through Vector.
Who is Vector
Vector is one of Nigeria’s most lyrically respected rappers, known for his wordplay and longevity in a competitive industry. His decision to appear on an international jazz-leaning project shows the growing crossover between Nigerian hip-hop and global alternative sounds.
Collaborations of this kind expand the reach of Nigerian artists, placing their voices in front of new audiences while bringing fresh textures to their own catalogues. For Vector, the feature adds an international stamp to an already established career.
Why the collaboration matters
The link-up reflects how Nigerian music continues to ripple outward, with artists sought after by acts well beyond the Afrobeats mainstream. Shooting the video in Lagos further highlights the city’s pull as a creative hub and backdrop.
Nigeria’s growing global pull
The collaboration is part of a broader trend in which Nigerian artists are increasingly sought after by acts working outside the Afrobeats mainstream. From jazz to alternative and electronic music, producers around the world are drawing on Nigerian voices to add depth and identity to their projects.
Shooting the video in Lagos also speaks to the city’s rising profile as a creative destination, valued for its energy, talent and distinctive visual character. For international acts, filming on location offers authenticity that a studio set cannot easily replicate.
For Vector, the feature adds an international dimension to a catalogue built over years in Nigerian hip-hop. Cross-genre work of this kind can introduce an artist to entirely new listeners, and it reflects the confidence with which Nigerian creatives now move across the global music landscape.
With ‘GO’ out now and the album due in September, fans can expect more attention on the project as the release date nears. Viorah TV will keep following Vector and the wider story of Nigerian artists making their mark on the global stage.
