Northern Nigeria is on standby as superstar rapper and singer DJ AB prepares to shake the streets again with his highly anticipated new track titled “Basuso” — meaning “They Don’t Want” in Hausa.
The single is set to drop this Friday August 08, 2025, and fans across Arewa and beyond are already making noise on social media, speculating about the meaning behind the track, who it’s aimed at, and whether this will be one of his biggest bangers yet.
Let’s break down what this new release could mean for DJ AB, his fans, and Hausa hip-hop culture at large.
Who is DJ AB? (For the Uninitiated)
If you’ve ever jammed to “Babarsa”, “Yi Rawa”, or “Da So Samu Ne”, then you already know the power DJ AB holds in Northern Nigerian music.
Born Haruna Abdullahi, DJ AB hails from Kaduna and is one of the few artists who has successfully blended Hausa lyrics with modern Afrobeat and trap vibes — all while keeping things proudly cultural.
Photo of Dj AB
From university tours to sold-out shows in Kano and Abuja, DJ AB has built a massive loyal fanbase through consistency, creativity, and lyrical truth.
What Does “Basuso” Mean?
The title of the new song — “Basuso” — is as bold as it gets. In Hausa, it translates to:
“They don’t want.”
But the question is: what exactly don’t they want?
Is DJ AB talking about the haters, the fake fans, or society in general not wanting him to rise?
Or is this a deeper, more emotional song — maybe even personal?
Either way, it already sounds like a statement track — the kind of song you drop when you’re tired of being underestimated.
DJ AB hasn’t revealed too much — but we’ve caught a few hints.
Snippet Teased on Instagram
In a now-deleted Instagram story, DJ AB previewed a short 10-second clip of the beat — a heavy, hard-hitting instrumental with a hypnotic flute in the background. That alone sparked hundreds of reposts.
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