MULTI- award-winning Zambian hiphop artiste Martin Moyo, known by his stage name Nez Long has just smashed his own career records with his brand-new single ‘Aye,’ featuring Yo Maps and Xaven, a collaboration that’s officially taken over TikTok, YouTube and Spotify all at once.
Since its release, the song has done what most songs dream over.
In just 43 days, ‘Aye’ has seen over 200,000 TikTok videos created using the sound, turning dance floors and living rooms into stages.
It has 3.1 million YouTube views and 308,700+ Spotify streams and still climbing.
The song’s success can be credited to the perfect fusion of talent from three of Zambia’s biggest names.
Yo Maps, known for his powerful vocals and emotional hooks, added soul to the record, while Xaven delivered her fierce Kopala energy with unmatched confidence.
Nez Long tied it all together with his signature flow, witty bars, and smooth charisma.
Produced with rich Afro-fusion and Zambian pop elements, Aye has quickly become more than just a hit, it’s an anthem.
Fans across the country and beyond have embraced the track, with the #AyeChallenge flooding social platforms.
Music critics and fans alike have praised ‘Aye’ for its replay value and high quality production, calling it one of the standout Zambian releases of 2025.
The collaboration also marks a major cultural moment, showing how unity among artistes continues to push the Zambian music industry to new heights.
With ‘Aye’ smashing records and capturing hearts, Nez Long had firmly cemented his position as one of Zambia’s leading hitmakers and if this success is any indication, the best is yet to come.
By Sharon Zulu
Kalemba October 26, 2025
