Knucks releases his sophomore album A Fine African Man.
After cementing his place in UK rap with the critically acclaimed Alpha Place, Knucks returns with a new project that dives even deeper into his story — one that bridges personal history and cultural identity. While Alpha Place painted vivid scenes of his upbringing in North West London, his latest body of work, A Fine African Man, expands the narrative to explore heritage, manhood, and the complexities of belonging across both London and Nigeria.
Sonically, the album blends soulful samples with Afrocentric percussion and rhythm, weaving a soundscape that feels both nostalgic and borderless. It chronicles Knucks’ experience as part of the diaspora, reflecting on his time living in Nigeria during his teenage years and the cultural shifts that shaped him. Through moments of vulnerability, self-examination, and homage to tradition, Knucks delivers a record that feels intimate, grounded, and globally resonant.
The opening track, “Masquerade,” sets the tone — a bold and symbolic introduction where Knucks challenges generational fears and cultural superstitions with unflinching honesty. The album’s emotional peak arrives with “My Name Is My Name,” a powerful reclamation of his Nigerian name, Afamefuna, transforming what was once a source of discomfort into a proud statement of identity, heritage, and self-acceptance.