Veteran Nigerian producer ID Cabasa has returned not with a single, but with a full album. Titled Unfinished Business, the project officially dropped December 5, 2025, and marks one of the most anticipated releases of the year.

For many, the name ID Cabasa is synonymous with the early days of modern Nigerian hip-hop and street-hop: he helped launch legends, shaped hits, and laid the foundation for what would become today’s Afrobeats boom. By releasing Unfinished Business, he invites fans old and new to reflect on that legacy while embracing the now.

What’s On Unfinished Business

The album features a potent mix of classic energy and contemporary star power. On the track list are heavyweights and rising names alike: from veteran rappers and vocalists to modern Afrobeats hitmakers.

But perhaps the most compelling aspect of the album is its concept: several tracks are reimagined versions of iconic Nigerian songs reworked with fresh production and new guest features. Classics like earlier hits are revisited, allowing listeners to hear beloved songs through a modern lens, while preserving the emotional core that made them memorable.

Why It Matters: Legacy, Reinvention, and Continuity

With Unfinished Business, ID Cabasa isn’t just dropping new music he’s building a bridge between eras. In an industry obsessed with novelty and the “new wave,” this album serves as a reminder that history and influence still matter. It asks fans to recognize how far Nigerian music has come, and who helped shape it.

By pairing original vocalists from the early 2000s with today’s biggest names, Cabasa creates a musical conversation between generational sounds making the album both a throwback and a forward-looking statement.

What It Means for Nigerian Music Scene

At a time when Afrobeats is global, saturated, and fast-moving, Unfinished Business signals the value of foundation. It’s a bold move: instead of chasing trends, Cabasa reasserts the power and relevance of origin stories.

For younger artists, it challenges the notion that “the old sound is out.” For longtime fans, it offers nostalgic resonance a chance to revisit the songs that defined a generation while hearing them with fresh polish.