Multi-talented Artiste Bob Ejike Set to Release New Album, ‘Just Love’
By Nehru Odeh
Nigerian filmmaker, actor and musician Bob Ejike is set to release his 12-track Afrobeats album, Just Love, on November 23, 2026.
The album, written, composed and performed entirely by Ejike, will be distributed through Amuse to 31 music streaming services across 250 countries.
According to a statement from his office, the album features 12 tracks, including Just Love, Fortune Teller, Fiesta, Love Dance, Margerita, Mirror Mirror, Shakeam, Bright Eyes, Yaga Yaga, Forevermore, Dance Love and Cry.
Born in Umuahia, Abia State, he developed an early interest in literature, reportedly reading the works of Chinua Achebe at the age of six. While a student at Government College, Umuahia, his short stories were published in Drum magazine alongside works by celebrated writer Ben Okri.
He later studied Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt, where he was taught by literary and theatrical figures, including Ola Rotimi, Gabriel Okara and Elechi Amadi.
Ejike began his career in filmmaking as an actor and scriptwriter with Ken Saro-Wiwa’s television production, Basi and Company. He subsequently directed Echoes of Wrath, featuring Richard Mofe-Damijo, which won at the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST).
The film, which reportedly entered the market contributing to the emergence of Nigeria’s video-film industry, now popularly known as Nollywood.
Beyond filmmaking, Ejike has also built a career in music, recording several albums and producing approximately 550 music videos.
His musical journey has taken him across Europe, the United States and Africa. He has performed for organisations such as the British Council, Alliance Française and Goethe-Institut.
He also spent six years in Uganda, where he established Probe Studios in Kampala and spearheaded the Ugawood project alongside Ugandan military officer and politician General Elly Tumwine.
During his time in Uganda, he organised concerts with popular Nigerian comedy duo, Aki and Pawpaw, in Kampala and Jinja. The performances reportedly attracted more than 250,000 people, with Ugandan musician and politician Bobi Wine also featuring on the bill.
In 2013, Ejike represented Nigeria at the World Music Fiesta in Dubai, where he emerged Best Performer among 35 participating groups from 35 countries.
His performance featured songs including Hotter Than Dubai, Gimmi Gimmi, Iyawo Mi and All Through The Night.
The forthcoming album, according to Ejike, reflects his longstanding belief that African popular music deserves a prominent place in the global music industry.
He is also the Director of Music to the Miss Commonwealth Beauty Pageant and a recipient of the EPRA Awards Lifetime Achievement Award.
Ejike’s previous musical releases include Darling Give Me, Agbalumo, Money Dey, Africa, Sala Maleku, Love Dance and Mama.