Celebrated music icon Samini has revealed plans to release his eighth studio album, ORIGIN8A, on February 12, 2026.

The album, which represents a landmark moment in Samini’s career, has its cover art featuring a prominent 8 ball, an image chosen to signify destiny, alignment, wholeness, and a return to the artist’s musical roots.

Describing the album’s inspiration, Samini called ORIGIN8A a deeply personal work that speaks to growth, reconciliation, and purpose.

“This album represents my journey coming full circle. ORIGIN8A is about remembering where I come from, reconnecting with my roots, and celebrating the people who shaped my story,” Samini said.

ORIGIN8A is more than a collection of songs. It is a homecoming that brings back several artists Samini mentored earlier in their careers.

Confirmed features on the album include Mugeez of R2Bees, Stonebwoy, Kofi Kinaata, and Kaakie. These collaborations signify unity, mutual respect, and shared history within Ghana’s music community.

The album also features an eclectic mix of collaborators such as the internationally acclaimed Soweto Gospel Choir, M.anifest, and Kuami Eugene. Together they helped shape the project that blends generations and cultural influences under a single artistic vision.

On the musical front, ORIGIN8A offers a pan-African palette. The album weaves in traditional African rhythms, highlife, Afrobeats, Afropop, Amapiano, African dancehall, and reggae.

The result showcases Samini’s artistic growth while staying true to the sounds that defined his early years and influenced Ghana’s contemporary music scene.

Samini says the 8-ball motif carries a strong meaning beyond the cover image.

“After all the years of experimenting, touring, and evolving, I believe this is the moment where everything aligns again. ORIGIN8A is purpose-driven music,” he said.

The album will be distributed globally by Prime Music Partners and will be available on all major streaming services on the release date.

Akeju, founder of Prime Music Partners, praised the project and the collaboration.

“Samini is one of Africa’s most authentic musical voices. ORIGIN8A is not just an album; it is a cultural statement. We are proud to be distributing this project and sharing its message with audiences across the world,” Akeju said.

ORIGIN8A is scheduled to arrive on digital platforms on February 12, 2026, adding a new chapter to Samini’s ongoing legacy in African music.