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  • Summary: Angélique Kidjo's latest solo album features guest appearances by The Cavemen., Dadju, Davido, Diamond Platnumz, Fally Ipupa, IZA, Sheila Maurice-Grey, PJ Morton, Florent Pagny, Quavo, Nile Rodgers, Soweto Gospel Choir, Ayra Star, Pharrell Williams, and Charlie Wilson
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  1. Mojo
    May 12, 2026
    80
    The high point is a take on Diane Warren's Sunlight To My soul featuring The Soweto Gospel Choir. [Jul 2026, p.91]
  2. Uncut
    May 12, 2026
    80
    Pharrell is just one of the 11 producers on a record that shows Kidjo's full range. [Jun 2026, p.28]
  3. May 12, 2026
    70
    Her pan-African and diasporic circle of musical friends bolsters her messages.
  4. Record Collector
    May 12, 2026
    60
    There are moments of inspiration, such as the alacritous and emphatic I'm On Fire featuring Caveman, but too often it feels committee-led, with potential hits trumping soulfulness. [May 2026, p.101]