Bad Vibes (song)

"Bad Vibes" is a song by Nigerian singer-songwriter Ayra Starr, featuring fellow Nigerian artist Seyi Vibez. It was released on 10 May 2024 through Mavin Records as an advance single from Starr's second studio album, The Year I Turned 21 (2024), following her debut album 19 & Dangerous (2021). Written by Starr, Vibez, Ajayi Olusegun Michael, and Mason "Maesu" Tanner, the song was produced by Mystro Sugar with additional production by Ikenna Ohaeri and mixing by Johnny Drille.

Starr recorded "Bad Vibes" during the album's sessions and described writing it while "angry" and "antsy" in the studio after drinking too much coffee. Musically, the song blends Afrobeats with amapiano-influenced rhythms. Lyrically, it explores themes of resilience, self-assurance, and spiritual grounding, delivered through a mix of English, Nigerian Pidgin, and Yoruba.

Upon release, "Bad Vibes" received positive reviews from critics, who praised its confident tone, relaxed delivery, and the chemistry between the two artists. The song debuted at number two on Nigeria's TurnTable Top 100 and later peaked within the top ten of the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart and the U.S. Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart. It was certified platinum in Nigeria and ranked among Apple Music Nigeria's most-streamed songs of 2024. The accompanying music video, directed by Bushboy Machiavelli, further reinforced the song's themes through bold fashion styling and minimalist performance imagery, contributing to its commercial and cultural impact.