Darkoo & Asake Make a Strong Case for “That Girl” as This Season’s Feel-Good Anthem

British-Nigerian sensation Darkoo has just dropped what might be the season’s most irresistible feel-good anthem, and she’s brought Afrobeats titan Asake along for the ride. Their new collaboration “That Girl” arrives with an official music video that’s already turning heads and dominating playlists across the globe.

The track itself radiates pure confidence and celebration, blending Darkoo’s signature husky vocals with Asake’s smooth melodic delivery in a way that feels both effortless and electric. What makes the story even more interesting is that Darkoo originally penned “That Girl” nearly a year ago with a completely different artist in mind. But as fate would have it, Asake ended up being the perfect fit. “I’ve always believed timing is everything,” Darkoo shared in a recent interview. “With music and with God, if you put the two together, you’ll go far.” That patience clearly delivered results—the song channels unstoppable confidence and warmth, making it the ideal soundtrack for summer nights and good vibes.

Director Perliks brings the song’s vibrant energy to life in the official video, which critics are already calling a strong contender for song-of-the-summer status. For those just discovering Darkoo (real name Tife Kehinde), the UK-based artist first made waves in 2019 with her breakout hit “Gangsta” featuring One Acen, which later got a massive remix boost from Tiwa Savage. Following her 2025 project $exy Girl $ummer (Vol. 1)—which spawned hits like “Favourite Girl” and “Focus On Me”—she’s been on a serious roll. Earlier collaborations with Davido and Rvssian on “Right Now” proved she’s more than capable of holding her own alongside Afrobeats royalty, and “That Girl” with Asake only cements that status further.

“That Girl” is available now on all streaming platforms, and the video is already making its rounds online. If you’re looking for your new anthem, this one’s it.

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