Nigerian singer Daniel Benson, professionally known as BNXN, has released a surprise single titled “Online” ahead of his forthcoming six-track EP, Still In Charge.
The song was released under T.Y.E. and EMPIRE, with distributor metadata giving Wednesday, September 16, 2026 as its release date, while the public rollout and accompanying visual gained wider attention on Thursday, September 17.
“Online” arrives as a standalone single rather than part of a full-length album and serves as an early preview of the direction BNXN is taking into his next project.
The song comes with an official music video and places the singer alone at the centre of the record, with no featured artist credited.
The record explores the desire to step away from constant communication, notifications and the pressure of remaining permanently connected, with BNXN presenting a more relaxed approach to life away from the internet.
The song’s central idea reflects taking time away from the digital world, enjoying personal moments and returning to online spaces when ready rather than feeling compelled to remain constantly available.
The release also comes with a playful social-media moment involving BNXN’s promotion of the song.
On Thursday, September 17, he posted on X, tagging the person he addressed and writing:
“I just put out a new song titled ‘Online’ and I hope our company staff and shareholders can play it at work today.”
He ended the post with, “Love my ski, you too much,” adding a light-hearted dimension to the single’s rollout.
The post quickly became part of the online conversation surrounding the song as BNXN used the ongoing public discussion around shareholders and corporate ownership to promote the release.
Musically, “Online” takes a mellow Afro-fusion and R&B-leaning direction, built around a relatively spacious production that leaves room for BNXN’s vocals and melodic delivery.
The song’s relaxed atmosphere contrasts with the urgency often associated with social-media culture, reinforcing its theme of stepping back from constant digital engagement.
“Online” is also the latest chapter in BNXN’s 2026 run, following other releases and collaborations as he builds towards Still In Charge.
The forthcoming project is currently listed on Apple Music as a six-song EP scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Thursday, October 1 date is significant because earlier reports around the single had circulated a September release window for Still In Charge, but the current Apple Music and EMPIRE listings now identify October 1 as the project’s scheduled release date.
The new single is already attracting measurable attention in Nigeria, with Audiomack recording more than 236,000 plays, 3,230 likes, 80 re-ups and 742 playlist additions as of the current September 18, 2026 platform snapshot.
Because those figures are live platform statistics, they remain subject to change as listeners continue streaming the record.
“Online” also appeared among BNXN’s current releases on Apple Music, where it is listed alongside his other 2026 singles and projects.
The surprise nature of the release has further distinguished the rollout, with the song arriving without the extended promotional campaign normally associated with a major project.
Instead, BNXN has used the single to keep listeners engaged while creating anticipation for Still In Charge.
The release continues BNXN’s transition from the identity he previously used as Buju into the BNXN era, while maintaining the melodic Afrobeats and Afro-fusion approach that has remained central to his catalogue.
With “Online” now available across streaming platforms and Still In Charge currently scheduled for October 1, BNXN has opened the next phase of his 2026 campaign with a record built around stepping away from the noise of being constantly connected.
