British-Nigerian rap star Skepta has teamed up with Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Asake on a new collaboration titled “Aloe Vera,” featured on Skepta’s latest album, The Fork and Knife.
Released on November 6, 2026, the track brings together Skepta’s UK rap and grime influences with Asake’s distinctive vocals and contemporary Afrobeats sound. The collaboration marks another major connection between the British and Nigerian music scenes.
‘Aloe Vera’ Features on Skepta’s New Album
“Aloe Vera” is the tenth track on The Fork and Knife, a 15-track album released through Big Smoke Records under an exclusive licence to Epic Records.
The project marks Skepta’s first solo studio album since Ignorance Is Bliss in 2019 and features several international acts, further highlighting his wide-ranging musical influences.
Production credits for “Aloe Vera” include Lex Luger, FRANKIE XY and Vanco, with the record combining hard-hitting drums and trap-influenced production with melodic elements.
A UK Rap and Afrobeats Connection
The collaboration pairs Skepta’s confident rap delivery with Asake’s layered vocals and melodic approach, creating a cross-cultural record that connects UK hip-hop with contemporary African music.
For Asake, the appearance adds another international collaboration to his catalogue, following previous musical connections with global artists. Skepta, meanwhile, continues to explore sounds and collaborations that reflect his British-Nigerian background.
‘Aloe Vera’ Gains Attention in Nigeria
The song has already attracted attention on streaming platforms. According to JB Republic, “Aloe Vera” debuted at No. 3 on Spotify Nigeria’s Daily Top Songs chart after recording approximately 219,000 streams on its first day of release.
With both artists bringing established audiences to the record, the collaboration is another example of the growing connections between Nigerian music and the international music industry.
“Aloe Vera” by Skepta featuring Asake is available on digital streaming platforms as part of The Fork and Knife.
