Rising Nigerian singer and songwriter Joharry bridges the gap between late-night vulnerability and early-morning ambition on his latest two-track release, DAWN, available now on all streaming platforms. Featuring “LAST NIGHT” and “MULLER,” the 5-minute, 41-second project moves seamlessly from the blurred, alcohol-soaked confessions of 2:15 AM to the laser- focused grind of chasing the bag before sunset.
Blending Afro-soul, contemporary R&B, and bouncy street-ready Afropop, Joharry uses DAWN to tell two halves of a familiar Lagos story: what happens when the drinks lower your guard, and what happens when you wake up locked in on your paper.
“LAST NIGHT” opens the project in the thick of a hazy night out. Built around the hypnotic, repeating Yoruba hook “Kini wa mo fe shey bayi” (“What am I going to do now?”), Joharry sings
about Hennessy pouring, losing composure as the music plays, and the raw honesty that slips out at quarter past two in the morning, the kind of confession you bet the other person won’t even remember when the sun comes up.
“MULLER” flips the mood entirely, trading late-night intoxication for pure tunnel vision. Over an infectious, upbeat bounce, Joharry makes his priorities clear: “She said do you love me / The only thing I love is my money.” From referencing Naira notes over dollars (“Obafemi no be Benjamin”) to vowing to stack his paper “like Mount Everest” until he has funds for emergencies, privacy, and everything in between, “MULLER” is a relentless hustle anthem made for early risers, late-night drivers, and anyone refusing to let their river run dry.
Reflecting on the inspiration behind the project, Joharry shares:
“There’s a certain hour when the night has said all it needs to say, but the morning hasn’t quite found its voice. A moment suspended between what was and what could be. Where memories linger, desires take shape, and the mind wanders towards everything it has yet to become.
Two stories live within this moment. One born out of the pleasures, intimacy and mysteries of a night that leaves you wondering how it all unfolded. The other, driven by hunger, ambition, and the pursuit of a life that refuses to leave your imagination. Different experiences. Different states of mind. Yet somehow, they find common ground. I call it DAWN.
Perhaps it’s the aftermath of one experience and the beginning of another. Perhaps it’s a
reminder that there’s always something waiting on the other side of the night. Whatever it
means to you, I hope you find a piece of yourself in it.”
That ability to hold two contrasting moods in one breath is something Joharry, born Harrison Joseph Chibuike on April 8, 1999, has been refining for years. Rooted in a background of choir training and church-honed vocal warmth, he has steadily built a reputation for blending English, Pidgin, and Yoruba into candid, emotionally rich storytelling. From early records like “Swit Loving” and “Farabale” to standout releases like “Come Closer,” “Reflection,” and his 2026 single “I.B.Y.P.,” he has consistently balanced soulful depth with street-smart energy.
DAWN arrives as the clearest distillation of that journey yet, bringing together the emotional depth of his church-trained, Afro-soul roots and the unapologetic hunger of an artist stepping fully into his next chapter. Whether soundtracked at 2:00 AM with a glass in hand or at 7:00 AM en route to the next cheque, DAWN meets listeners right where real life happens. With more music and live appearances on the horizon, Joharry invites listeners into this new era, encouraging them to press play, sit with both sides of the story, and find a piece of themselves in the transition.
