It was released on 6 August 2024 through YBNL Nation and Empire Distribution as the second and final single from Asake's third studio album, Lungu Boy.

[2] The song was produced by Mike Dean and Sarz, while it samples "Raise Da Roof" by Jazzman Olofin.

Featuring a recurring vocal chop sampled from "Raise Da Roof" the 2006 crossover hit single by Jazzman Olofin and Adewale Ayuba, it highlights the ongoing theme of Asake’s commitment to integrating traditional Nigerian art forms into his music and emphasizes his adaptation of fuji music’s stylistic techniques.

[4][5] The music video for "Active" was directed by Edgar Esteves and Josh Valle in New York City.

He also engages with a marching band, unleashes fury on a car with a crowbar, and visits a strip club alongside, Travis Scott.