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Lyrically, "Bukhaar" navigates the familiar terrain of passionate love, but it is Bayanni’s delivery that elevates the writing. He blends Yoruba, Pidgin, and English to create a relatable narrative.

Pre-Chorus: They call it bukhaar . A fever with no cure. No chills, just you. No sweat, just wanting.

Title: Bukhaar (The Fever)

“It’s nothing,” he lied.

They never finished the track that night. But they recorded something else entirely—a fever neither of them wanted to break. Bukhaar - Bayanni

Chorus: Bukhaar in my chest. Bukhaar in my bones. Every degree rising— and I don’t want to come down. Let me burn slow in your shadow. Let this fever be my home.

With "Bukhaar" gaining millions of streams, fans are desperate for a full-length project. Rumors are circulating that Bayanni is currently in the studio with producers Babyfresh and London. If he can sustain the quality of "Bukhaar" across 12 to 14 tracks, he could be looking at the Album of the Year nomination for the 2026 Headies Awards. A fever with no cure

However, the Nigerian music industry is notoriously competitive. For every artist that breaks through, thousands remain in obscurity. Bayanni’s pivot came through a combination of talent and timing. He caught the attention of Don Jazzy, the legendary producer and CEO of Mavin Records. Don Jazzy has a storied history of spotting talent—from Wande Coal to Reekado Banks and Rema. When Don Jazzy announced Bayanni as the newest signee to the Mavin dynasty in August 2022, expectations were sky-high. "Bukhaar" was the song chosen to justify the hype.