Rising Afro house innovator Massuma releases Sikasso today, his most personal work to date and a vibrant homage to Malian icon Nahawa Doumbia. The single arrives via MoBlack Records, reaffirming his connection to the global roots of the genre. With a sound that blends reverence and energy, Sikasso stands as a celebration of tradition and a declaration of artistic independence.
“You were patient, and good things come to those who wait,” he wrote ahead of the release. “Sikasso (formerly Blonda) is finally yours (…) Honoured to have been able to sample her amazing voice and pay homage to an iconic track like Blonda Yirini.” The track captures that duality perfectly, channelling Doumbia’s timeless vocal power into a hypnotic groove that feels spiritual and contemporary. It’s Afro house at its most cinematic, where heritage and innovation move in rhythm.
Massuma’s trajectory reflects an artist in full evolution. His breakout single Contesto on Keinemusik’s VOD became one of the hot tracks of the summer, reaching over two million streams and hitting #2 on Beatport’s Afro House chart. Its viral rise across social media, especially on Instagram Reels, marked the arrival of a new voice capable of uniting dancefloors and digital audiences alike. That success was quickly followed by Amazin’, his collaborative rework with Idaly and David Mackay, a track that fused Dutch lyrics and Afro rhythms with precision, bridging genres and continents.
Before reintroducing himself as Massuma, the London-born artist performed under the name Sam Savage, spinning for names like A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, and Future. Years of experience behind the decks honed his instinct for rhythm and crowd connection, but Afro house became the space where he could express something deeper. “I had hit the ceiling; there was no higher to go in the urban music world of DJing,” he once shared, reflecting on his decision to start over. With Sikasso, Massuma consolidates his position among the most promising new names in Afro house, confirming a trajectory that continues to expand across global stages and influential labels.