Nigerian Afrobeats star Omah Lay has extended his sophomore album with “Clarity Of Mind (Extended),” adding four new tracks to the original twelve-song project.
The original twelve arrived in April, and this edition keeps that sequence intact before placing fresh material at the end. The biggest addition is “Back to Lagos,” a collaboration with American rapper Gunna. That record reflects on fame and ambition, built on ominous bass and atmospheric guitar textures.
French artist Tiakola joins on “Take,” while “Keep Going” offers an uplifting reminder to persevere. The closing track, “Holy Ghost Fire,” produced by Lekaa Beats, strips back the album’s spiritual centerpiece to keys, guitar, and violin. So the extended run moves from rap crossover to quiet reflection without losing the thread.
The timing makes sense, because Omah Lay postponed remaining tour dates due to a knee injury. This release keeps the album cycle active while he recovers. Since its spring release, the original project placed twelve songs simultaneously on Billboard’s U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, a personal best, and debuted at No. 8 on the World Albums chart.
Give the extended edition a listen and tell me whether the new tracks justify the expansion. Which of the four additions hit hardest for you? Drop your pick in the comments below.
