Angélique Kidjo releases 19th album ‘Hope’ featuring Davido, Ayra Starr and global stars

Five-time Grammy award winner Angélique Kidjo don drop her 19th studio album titled ‘Hope’, and the project carry plenty big names from across the world. The album, wey get 16 tracks, blend Afrobeats with American R&B, funk and global pop sounds, showing her wide musical reach and experience.

Kidjo talk say the album take her about five years to complete, and she dedicate am to her late mother, Yvonne. According to her, her mother na the person wey inspire her belief in hope and possibility, and that message still dey guide her life and music till today. She also express deep gratitude to all the artistes wey contribute to the project.

Some of the major collaborations for the album include Davido, Ayra Starr, Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers, Quavo, Diamond Platnumz, The Cavemen, Soweto Gospel Choir, and others. One of the standout tracks, ‘Joy’ featuring Davido, don already gain attention since 2024 when she first release am.

Other songs for the album include ‘Bando’, ‘Aye Kan’, ‘No Stopping Us’, ‘Fall on Me’, ‘Oyaya’, and ‘Superwoman’, among others. Her own version of ‘Jerusalema’ also add emotional and spiritual depth to the project.

Kidjo describe the album as one wey focus on good vibes, unity and resilience. She say she pour her whole heart into every part of the music and hope say e go become soundtrack for people’s special moments. Overall, ‘Hope’ reflect her message of positivity, strength and the importance of staying connected as people.