Great Adamz & Manuel Riva Collide on Afro-House Anthem ‘Umada’

Manuel Riva X Great Adamz - UMADA - Cover Art

February 6, 2026

Chart-Topping Afrobeats Star Great Adamz & Global Dance Force Manuel Riva Collide on Spiritual Afro-House Anthem ‘Umada’

UK Afrobeats powerhouse Great Adamz joins forces with internationally acclaimed Romanian DJ and producer Manuel Riva for their electrifying new single ‘Umada’, released February 6th via Radikal Records.

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Driven by deep, ritualistic grooves, haunting vocal textures and cinematic melodic builds, “Umada” sits at the powerful intersection of underground Afro House depth with European melodic dance production. The collaboration highlights the natural chemistry between Riva’s emotional, club-ready soundscapes and Adamz’s rich, expressive vocal delivery.

Speaking about the collaboration, Manuel Riva says that “collaborating with Great Adamz felt organic—his voice became part of the track’s identity from the very first take.” Great Adamz mentioned how “‘Umada’ is a very interesting record that really challenged me as an artist. Collaborating with Manuel Riva helped me to deliver a versatile range that I have never obtained before. The song is very centric and spiritual, filled with melodies and grooving beats. You will dance to it, laugh with your friends to it, road trip to it, and it will become part of your life routine.”

Manuel Riva & Great Adamz

The release arrives during a major moment for Great Adamz, who is currently No.1 on Music Week’s Black Music Chart with his hit single ‘Jeje’. The rising Afrobeat star is also part of the MOBO Awards alumni, having joined the prestigious MOBO Unsung Class of 2022, where he collaborated on a collective album and toured alongside artists including Crae Wolf and Zitah. Adamz and Crae Wolf later went on to create ‘Kilon So’, which remains one of Adamz’s biggest records to date. He is also set to attend the MOBO Awards this year, continuing his journey with the organisation.

Manuel Riva is a Billboard-charting Romanian DJ and producer whose releases have accumulated tens of millions of streams worldwide, earning consistent support from global DJs and editorial playlists. Since launching the Manuel Riva project in 2015, he has become a defining voice in melodic and deep house

His breakout single ‘Mhm Mhm’ became an international dance hit, reaching the Top 20 on the Billboard Dance Club Chart and topping Shazam charts across multiple territories. The follow-up smash ‘Miami’ with Alexandra Stan broke into the Billboard Dance Club Top 10 and became the official anthem of the Neversea Festival. Riva has received an MTV Europe Music Awards nomination and performed at major global festivals, including Untold Festival, while receiving DJ support from the likes of Tiësto, Oliver Heldens, Sam Feldt, and Fedde Le Grand.

Riva’s fourteen track debut album, Stardust features his recent hits with IRAIDA (“Modern Love”), Alexandra Stan (“Heal Your Soul”), Misha Miller (“Wild Young Heart”) and more.

Born Great Adamatie in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, Great Adamz has been making waves in the UK music scene with his signature Afrobeat sound and captivating vocal style. His talent and dedication have earned him accolades such as the Golden Star Artist of the Year (Diaspora) and the DAC Special Recognition Award in Music, recognising his outstanding contribution to Afrobeat music and the wider diaspora community. The ceremony was attended by local dignitaries, including Adamz’s local MP, Mike Reader, who praised his music publicly on social media this week.

Adamz performed at the BBC Introducing Stage at Latitude Festival on 25th July, marking his biggest live performance to date. Fans saw an electrifying set showcasing highlights from his debut album, ‘Blessed Boy’, which has now surpassed 5 million streams, with Audiomack alone contributing over 2.3 million plays. 2024 marked a milestone year for the artist, with three No.1 hits on the iTunes Nigeria Charts and another win for Artist of the Year (Diaspora) at the East African Entertainment Awards (EAEA).