African music star Angélique Kidjo has announced the release of her new album “Mother Nature” (Universal Music Group). Release date is June 18, 2021.
Guests on “Mother Nature” include Yemi Alade, Mr. Eazi, Salif Keita, Burna Boy, Shungudzo, Zeynab, Lionel Loueke, Sampa The Great, Blue Lab Beats, Ghetto Boy, EARTHGANG, and -M-.
Angélique released a new music video for “Africa, One Of A Kind,” featuring Mr. Eazi and Salif Keita. Watch here. Portions of the video were filmed on location in Cotonou, Benin and in Mali. It was directed by Drahmas Omofresh of Benin, and the dance featured in the video is called Gogbahun, which originates from Angélique’s home village of Ouidah.
Kidjo says: “Mr. Eazi has composed for us a beautiful ode to the African continent! The sound and groove are inspired by contemporary Afrobeats but the song takes its roots in the great tradition of African songwriting. This is why it was so important to have Salif Keita singing his signature melody in the intro. Three generations of musicians are united here to celebrate the future of Africa.”
Watch/Listen To “Africa, One Of A Kind” Featuring Mr. Eazi And Salif Keita:
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