JOHANNESBURG (ZA), August 15, 2025 | After a three-year hiatus, Nigerian artist Spy Shitta is stepping back into the spotlight with ShowBoy, an 8-track EP that cements his evolution from rising star to fully-realised performer. This isn’t a comeback, it’s a coming of age.
Once hailed as “next up” following collaborations with Olamide, Oxlade and Lil Kesh, Spy Shitta chose to step away from the industry in 2022 to refine not only his sound, but his understanding of the business and himself.
“I’m a perfectionist, I needed time to figure things out. I’m not afraid to pause if it means I’ll get it right. In fact, I’m not afraid of anything,” Spy says.
Now, Spy returns with a project that plays out like a live diary documenting his transformation from sweet-talking loverboy to unapologetic showman. Intentionally sequenced to tell a complete story, ShowBoy opens with Son Of Grace, a heartfelt nod to his faith, before diving into the romantic pursuit of If You Let Me and Early Momo. As the story unfolds, cracks begin to show, with I Gotchu offering reassurance before heartbreak flips the script. From the streetwise swagger of Ayaya (featuring Oxlade) to the unbothered bravado of Izz Allowed, Spy leans into his player era, before circling back to reconciliation on Nfana Ibaga and closing with Iwaju a declaration that he’s moving onwards and upwards in every area of his life.
The EP’s sonic versatility mirrors its emotional journey, with tracks like Early Momo, I Gotchu and Ayaya delivering booming ballads of love and desire, while Iwaju and Son Of Grace offer raw reflections on motivation and gratitude.
Accompanying the music is ShowBoy TV a weekly visual series that extends the EP into a cinematic experience, with behind-the-scenes moments and creative visuals that bring each track to life.
For Spy Shitta, ShowBoy is more than a music release, it’s a statement. “I had to live up to the hype. I took the time, now I’m here, and I want to excite people not just with the music but the creativity of it all.”
With ShowBoy, Spy Shitta proves that time, when used wisely, doesn’t dull the shine, it makes it brighter.
