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Monjola has returned with the introspective new single ‘Weight On Me’, a vulnerable release that the Lagos-born, Dublin-raised artist describes as his most emotionally open work to date. The track marks his comeback after a long stretch away from the spotlight.
What ‘Weight On Me’ is about
The song turns reflections on self-doubt, uncertainty and emotional turbulence into a slow-burning meditation on self-worth. Its themes run through resilience, overthinking and the weight of unresolved feelings, sketching a portrait of an artist sitting honestly with his own thoughts.
Rather than chase a big anthem, the singer leans into restraint. The result is a record built on mood and reflection, the kind of song meant to be felt closely rather than blasted at a party.
How the song was made
‘Weight On Me’ was created with close friends, blending soulful melodies with stripped-back, understated production. In a neat detail, the rhythmic foundation reportedly began with the artist tapping a table in the studio, a sound captured on an iPhone and then reshaped into the finished beat.
That homemade origin fits the track’s intimate feel. The production stays spare, giving room to a voice that moves between an easy rap flow and a smokey falsetto without making a show of the switch.
Who is Monjola
Born in Lagos and raised in Dublin, the Irish-Nigerian artist sits at the meeting point of two musical worlds. That dual heritage feeds a sound that draws on Afrobeats, soul and alternative textures, giving him a distinct lane among rising acts with Nigerian roots.
The new single also marks a return after a significant time away from releasing music, a gap of well over a year. For fans, it answers a long wait and signals that the artist is back in an active creative phase.
Why it matters
The release adds to a growing wave of Nigerian-heritage artists making their mark from the diaspora, carrying the country’s sound into new scenes and audiences abroad. Each crossover act widens the global footprint of music with Nigerian DNA.
The new single arrives after earlier releases that built the artist a steady following on both sides of the Irish Sea, blending Afrobeats sensibilities with alternative and soul influences. That mix has helped him stand out from the crowd of rising acts, offering a sound that is recognisably rooted in his Nigerian heritage yet shaped by years in Dublin’s music scene.
His comeback also speaks to a broader moment, as artists of Nigerian descent based abroad increasingly shape how the country’s music is heard worldwide. From chart-topping stars to quieter, more experimental voices, the diaspora has become a key engine for Afrobeats and its offshoots, carrying Nigerian influences into new genres, cities and audiences.
For listeners, ‘Weight On Me’ offers something quieter than the dancefloor hits that dominate Afrobeats playlists, a reflective record about carrying emotional weight and finding a way through it. As a comeback statement, it suggests the artist is more interested in honesty than noise. If the response is strong, it could set the tone for a busier, bolder chapter in his career.
