Emteey Shmurda feat. Auta Waziri - Karki Manta Dani

Emteey Shmurda and Auta Waziri share a heartfelt Hausa love story with “Karki Manta Dani.”

Northern Nigerian rising star, Emteey Shmurda steps forward with the fresh, emotional and heartwarming single, “Karki Manta Dani,” featuring Auta Waziri. Known for his strong storytelling and vulnerability, Emteey has steadily built attention across Africa, reaching a major milestone in 2024/2025 as the first Northern music act to hit one million Spotify streams in Africa — a clear and beaming sign of his growing influence beyond regional borders.

An emerging act, Emteey’s sound is consistently shaped by street culture, melody, and the everyday language of love and hustle. His music resonates with young hearts navigating attraction, loyalty, and identity in fast-moving spaces, making him one of the voices of his generation.

“Karki Manta Dani” is an emotional Hausa love song rooted in regret and longing, with Emteey speaking directly to a lover who has left, openly admitting mistakes and expressing the pain and realization of losing what he held dear. Emteey delivers a smooth Afro-inspired record built on emotional surrender that creates a free flowing feeling and atmosphere. Tender vocals carry his untold vulnerability, as he continuously wrestles with absence and memory.

Carefully crafted, the soothing track specifically leans on repetition and simple but beautiful melodies to drive home its message. The Hausa phrase “Karki Manta Dani” translates to “don’t forget me” in English, citing the track as a creation that feels like a plea and confession at once, fueled by separation and heartbreak. Deeply rooted in language and feeling, the beautiful record will instantly connect with anyone who has loved and hoped for forgiveness, reconnection, or understanding.

The title itself anchors the song in yearning and remorse, drawing listeners into a space shaped by the desperate wish to turn back time. Emteey’s vocal delivery and performance makes the song feel honest, intimate and relatable, almost like a mirror reflecting your past mistakes in the space of a few minutes. The solid production on “Karki Manta Dani” stays warm and steady, making the song an easy one to keep on repeat, allowing its emotions to linger long after it ends.

Auta Waziri brings undeniable presence to the record, complementing Emteey’s lovelorn narrative with his own standout performance. An outstanding piece of artistry, “Karki Manta Dani” is out now, and it’s a record both acts can be incredibly proud of.

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Emteey Shmurda joined us to speak out the track, his inspiration and new music. Watch it all below!