Angélique Kidjo announces new album featuring Fally Ipupa, Davido, others

Grammy Award-winning Beninese singer, Angélique Kidjo, has announced the release of her upcoming album titled HOPE!!, scheduled to drop on April 24 through Parlophone and Warner Music Group. The new project follows her 2021 album Mother Nature, which earned Kidjo a nomination for Best Global Music Album at the Grammy Awards and further cemented her reputation as one of Africa’s most influential musical figures, reportsOkay Africa. will feature 16 tracks and brings together a diverse lineup of international collaborators, reflecting Kidjo’s long-standing commitment to blending African sounds with global influences.

Among the featured artistes are American producer and musician Pharrell Williams, Nigerian Afropop star Ayra Starr, and legendary guitarist and producer Nile Rodgers. The album also includes contributions from internationally recognised artists such as Quavo, Davido, Fally Ipupa, Diamond Platnumz, and Nigerian highlife duo The Cavemen, underscoring the project’s strong cross-continental appeal. With its broad range of collaborators and musical influences, HOPE!!

is expected to further highlight Kidjo’s role in connecting African music with the global stage. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express permission from ZAMBIA MONITOR.