Emerging Afrofusion act PzeeLee__Vibez joins forces with Freezy West on a new collaborative single titled “GenZ Luv,” bringing a fresh musical offering to listeners.

The new release captures a youthful perspective on love and relationships, with a title that speaks to the experiences, emotions and evolving expressions of romance among today’s generation.

With Freezy West adding his presence to the collaboration, “GenZ Luv” introduces an exciting meeting of creative identities, giving both artists an opportunity to connect with listeners through a shared musical experience, produced by, JADU.

The release further highlights PzeeLee__Vibez’s artistic direction and creative ambitions, as the act continues to put forward music for a growing audience.

“GenZ Luv (feat. Freezy West)” is now available on Spotify and other digital streaming platforms.

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The virtual event featured global AI experts, government officials, technology executives and emerging innovators, with discussions centred on artificial intelligence, digital payments and Africa’s digital transformation.

LAGOS, NIGERIA – November 5, 2026: Zenith Bank Plc has successfully concluded the sixth edition of its flagship Zenith Bank Tech Fair, tagged Future Forward 6.0, bringing together global technology experts, policymakers, business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators to examine the growing influence of artificial intelligence on businesses, financial services and the global economy.

Held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, the event adopted the theme “AI: Embrace or Extinct,” highlighting the growing importance of artificial intelligence and the need for individuals, businesses and institutions to adapt to the rapidly changing technological landscape.

The 2026 edition marked a significant milestone for the annual technology gathering as it moved to a virtual format for the first time, expanding opportunities for participation beyond the traditional physical event.

Global Technology Leaders Take Centre Stage

The event featured prominent international technology personalities, including Zack Kass, former Head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI, who delivered a keynote presentation titled The Next RenAIssance, examining the opportunities emerging from advancements in artificial intelligence.

Also featured was Megan Caywood Cooper, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Caywood, whose presentation, Agentic AI in Finance – Closing the Capability Overhang, explored the potential of autonomous AI systems to transform financial services and business operations.

Other notable personalities featured in the programme included Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and Eleni Giokos, CNN anchor and correspondent, who hosted the panel discussions.

The opening session featured a welcome address by Dame Dr Adaora Umeoji, OON, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank, followed by a founder’s message from Jim Ovia, CFR, Founder and Chairman of the financial institution.

The event also featured goodwill messages from Vice President Kashim Shettima and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Discussions Focus on Agentic AI and Africa’s Digital Future

A major highlight of the fair was the panel session titled Agentic AI Evolution – Intelligent, Disruptive and Inclusive, which examined how increasingly autonomous artificial intelligence systems could reshape industries, financial services and business operations.

The session featured Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi; Chinwe Uzoho, Regional Managing Director, West Africa, Network International; Ehia Erhaboh, Co-Founder and President of AI in Nigeria; Tolu Flosbach, Head of Artificial Intelligence at PwC; and Dr Ikpenmosa Uhumuavbi, Research Centre Lead and Reader in Law at the University of Greater Manchester.

Another major discussion, Scale, Secure, Sustain – Engineering Africa’s Digital Future, brought together industry professionals to examine the infrastructure, cybersecurity and policy requirements necessary to support Africa’s growing digital economy.

Among the participants were Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NIGCOMSAT; Dr Rita I. Sike, Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department; Fashola Shamsideen, Founder of Xdigital Services Limited; Abiola Laseinde, Convener of CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa; and Habibah Waziri, Managing Director of BGR Consulting.

Digital Payments and Financial Innovation in Focus

Beyond artificial intelligence, the 2026 Tech Fair placed considerable attention on the future of digital payments and financial infrastructure across Africa.

Mike Ogbalu III, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), delivered a presentation on Pan-African Payment Infrastructure & Trade Acceleration.

Deniz Oran, Head of Payment Partnerships at Google for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, was also featured in a session examining next-generation agentic and digital payment partnerships.

Another major programme highlight was the unveiling of Finopay, Zenith Bank’s flagship digital payment innovation platform, scheduled to feature a live interactive demonstration.

The discussions highlighted the importance of developing secure, efficient and accessible payment infrastructure to support cross-border trade, financial inclusion and the growth of businesses across the continent.

Zecathon and Young Innovators Highlight Startup Opportunities

The event also provided opportunities for emerging technology entrepreneurs through Zecathon, Zenith Bank’s innovation and startup competition.

The programme featured a business pitch competition for early-stage startups, a hackathon challenge showcasing technology prototypes, and a Junior Innovators Challenge designed to spotlight young technology talents and student innovators.

The initiative builds on Zenith Bank’s continued support for innovation and entrepreneurship through funding, mentorship and opportunities for promising startups to develop scalable solutions.

The event also featured specialised masterclasses covering AI governance, model risk, ethics and accountability, cybersecurity in the AI age, AI infrastructure, future payment technologies, fintech and traditional banking, as well as cloud infrastructure and data residency.

Zenith Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Technology and Innovation

Conceived by the bank’s Founder and Chairman, Jim Ovia, the Zenith Bank Tech Fair has evolved into an annual platform connecting technology professionals, entrepreneurs, investors and industry stakeholders to discuss emerging technologies and their impact on society.

Through Future Forward 6.0, Zenith Bank reinforced the importance of embracing technological innovation, developing local talent and creating opportunities for African businesses to compete in an increasingly technology-driven global economy.

Following the conclusion of the event, Zenith Bank expressed appreciation to attendees for participating in the 2026 edition and contributing to conversations shaping the future of technology.

The bank also looked ahead to the next edition, announcing its anticipation of welcoming participants again in 2027.

As artificial intelligence continues to redefine industries, the conversations and innovations showcased at Future Forward 6.0 underscore the growing importance of preparing Africa’s workforce, businesses and institutions for the next phase of digital transformation.

Behind every memorable record is a creative process that extends beyond the artist’s performance. From building musical arrangements to refining vocals and shaping the final sound, producers and audio engineers play an important role in determining how music connects with listeners. For Nigerian creative professional BIANO BEATZ, these responsibilities have become the foundation of an expanding career in contemporary African music.

Also known as MIX GOD, BIANO BEATZ is a Nigerian music producer, mixing engineer and mastering engineer whose professional portfolio spans Afrobeats and contemporary African sounds. With more than 200 completed projects to his credit, he has steadily developed a professional identity around musical creativity, technical precision and a commitment to delivering quality records.

His portfolio includes contributions to projects associated with some of Nigeria’s recognised music talents, including Rema, Ayra Starr, Tiwa Savage, Kizz Daniel, Boy Spyce, Magixx, 1da Banton, Ladipoe, Johnny Drille, Bayanni, Iyanya, Fido and Crayon.

Among his notable credits is Boy Spyce’s “Achalugo”, on which he handled production, mixing and mastering. The project demonstrates the range of his involvement in the recording process, extending from the creation of the musical foundation to the refinement of the final record.

His work also includes Magixx’s “Everyday” and “Ori Mi”, where his contributions span production, mixing and mastering. These records further reflect his ability to operate across different stages of music creation rather than limiting his expertise to a single discipline.

Beyond his production contributions, BIANO BEATZ has established an impressive portfolio of mixing and mastering credits. His involvement in 1da Banton’s “No Wahala”, featuring Tiwa Savage and Kizz Daniel, as well as its associated remixes, places him among the technical professionals contributing to the sound of commercially released Nigerian music.

Other notable credits include “Won Da Mo”, associated with Rema, Ayra Starr and other Mavin Records acts, and “Amina”, featuring Mavin Records artists Rema, Ayra Starr, Bayanni and Crayon.

His professional experience also extends to live music projects, including Rema’s “Calm Down” Deezer Live performance.

One of the more significant aspects of his professional development is his growing exposure to international music initiatives. BIANO BEATZ’s resume identifies his involvement in a global European Union campaign song featuring Yemi Alade, Chike, Qing Madi and Don Jazzy, reflecting an opportunity to contribute his engineering expertise to a project with an international outlook.

With his experience spanning different artists, musical styles and recording projects, BIANO BEATZ continues to build a professional portfolio that highlights the importance of technical creativity in the evolution of African music.

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His professional development is further supported by a Mix With The Masters certification following training with renowned recording and mixing engineer Tchad Blake.

In an industry where the quality of a record is increasingly important to its commercial and artistic impact, professionals capable of understanding both the creative and technical sides of music production remain valuable.

For BIANO BEATZ, the journey is one of continuous development, creative collaboration and technical exploration. With more than 200 completed projects and an expanding catalogue of contributions, the Nigerian producer and audio engineer is steadily strengthening his position within the contemporary African music ecosystem.

As he continues to work across production, mixing and mastering, BIANO BEATZ represents a growing generation of African music professionals whose contributions help shape the records audiences experience every day.