Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, better known as Iyanya, has officially announced his long-awaited comeback with the release of a new album and a US tour scheduled for later this year.

The award-winning singer revealed that his fifth studio project will be released on September 12, 2025, marking a new era in his music career.

According to the statement, weeks after the album drop, Iyanya will headline a United States tour from October through November, his first since 2019.

The tour, tagged “IYANYA: The Forester’s Son Tour,” will begin in Brooklyn, New York, before making stops in major cities including Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis, Denver, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, and North Carolina.

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Taking to his Instagram page, the “Kukere” crooner wrote:  “Album arrives Sept 12, hit the road Oct & Nov, United States, here we come.”

This announcement has generated excitement among fans who have been anticipating his return to the global stage. Reports also suggest that Iyanya is planning a string of additional shows, positioning this as his biggest comeback yet since his breakout in the Afrobeats scene over a decade ago.

With his signature sound and stage presence, Iyanya’s upcoming project and tour are expected to reinforce his influence as one of Afrobeats’ pioneering hitmakers.