On “Stubborn,” Afropop stars Victony and Asake offer an ode to sticking it out. “The key message of the song is resilience,” Victony tells Apple Music. “While making the song, I was reflecting on key moments in my life where I didn’t let certain situations tie me down. Asake isn’t scared to go out of the norm with his craftsmanship, [and] also he’s expressive. And I could really resonate with this delivery on this song. He was true to himself.” Hear “Stubborn” on Afrobeats Hits, the home of today’s biggest and best tracks from the genre that blends the sounds of West African culture with everything from rap and dancehall to R&B and house. Our editors regularly update this playlist, so if you hear something you like, add it to your library.