Nigerian musician Nzeh Graham Onyemike, better known as Graham D (or Wicked Mix), has released his most personal work to date: The Family Album. The 12-track project is now available to stream on all platforms.
For over a decade, Graham D has carved a distinctive path in Nigerian music by expertly fusing Afrobeat, Highlife, and Neo-Soul with lyrical depth and vocal warmth. His new album sees him turning inward, offering his most intimate and intentional collection yet.
The 12-track album, which includes features from Big Steph and Oga Network, navigates the quiet battles of everyday life. It explores profound themes such as the weight of expectation, the sting of loss, the joy of gratitude, and the resilience it takes to keep going.
Songs like “Hustler’s Prayer” and “Man Life” honour the grind without glorifying the struggle. “Osaze” and “Ogbanje” explore identity, healing and ancestral echoes. The track “Thank God” radiates humble relief, while “Laugh” reminds listeners of the power of simple joy. Even tracks with playful titles such as “Ashawo” and “Congratulation” carry layered narratives that balance social observation with emotional honesty.
The Family Album moves with a mid-tempo grace, creating a soundscape that feels like a conversation across generations. Graham D’s soulful delivery and rich arrangements contribute to this intentional and timeless feel.
The album is deeply rooted in Delta State heritage yet is also shaped by Lagos streets and infused with global sounds.
Graham D describes the work as an album for “the dreamer working two jobs, the parent praying in silence, the young person searching for meaning, and the elder remembering where it all began”. It is his love letter to family in all its forms: blood, bond, and belief.
