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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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- Record Label: Parlophone / Warner Music
- Genre(s): World, International, Afro-Pop, Afro-beat
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MojoMay 12, 2026The high point is a take on Diane Warren's Sunlight To My soul featuring The Soweto Gospel Choir. [Jul 2026, p.91]
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UncutMay 12, 2026Pharrell is just one of the 11 producers on a record that shows Kidjo's full range. [Jun 2026, p.28]
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May 12, 2026Her pan-African and diasporic circle of musical friends bolsters her messages.
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Record CollectorMay 12, 2026There 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]