Nigerian artist and filmmaker Godwin releases today his new EP Ends With Us via Sony Music / STUDIO41 GmbH.
The release follows a landmark year. In 2026, Godwin performed 16 arena dates in Germany, Switzerland and Austria as a support act, playing to audiences totalling over 150,000 people. In parallel, Crocodile , the documentary about his creative collective The Critics, co-directed with Pietra Brettkelly and executive produced by Idris Elba, premiered at the Berlinale International Film Festival and went on to win Best Film (Viewpoints) at Tribeca.
The artist continues to expand his musical identity while keeping the personal songwriting that first connected him with fans. Where his previous projects explored themes of forgiveness and reinterpretations of African classics, Ends With Us feels more open and forward-looking.
Across eight tracks, the EP reflects both his personal and artistic evolution, touching on love, vulnerability and the realities of pursuing his creative path. The result is his most direct and accessible project to date, balancing the emotional honesty that defines his writing with a broader pop sensibility. Once again, Godwin lets his intuition guide him rather than genre conventions, blending Hausa and Yoruba traditions with Afrobeat, soul and R&B.
The opening track “Ends With Us” finds the artist accepting that ending a relationship may sometimes be the healthiest path forward. On “Pressure”, he expresses the pain of missing a loved one while holding onto the hope of finding that love and happiness again, trusting that time will eventually heal the pain. “My Way”, released last month, turns to his family: drawing on intimate reflections about his parents, their view of his artistic path and the advice that has shaped it, the song captures the experience of facing adversity, falling and finding the strength to rise again. The videos for “Don’t Leave Me” and “My Way” extend the EP’s world on screen.
Godwin marks the release with two live moments. Earlier today, he performed “Pressure” and gave a live interview on ARD’s Morgenmagazin, on Germany’s leading public broadcaster. In Paris, he follows on November 10 with a Sofar Sounds showcase, the first time he will perform the entire project live.
Ends With Us opens a new chapter in Godwin’s journey, building on his EPs Road to Nirvana (2024) and Renditions (2026) and his debut album Atonement (2025). Alongside these releases, his renditions of African classics on TikTok have generated over 60 million views and 5 million likes, helping him grow a community of 660,000 followers.
ENDS WITH US TRACKLIST
1. Ends With Us
2. Tonight
3. Need You
4. Pressure
5. Nicotine
6. Don’t Leave Me
7. Remedy
8. My Way
