Angélique Kidjo’s new official music video for her forthcoming album Mother Nature (June 18/21 | Universal Music Group).
The album’s title track is an anthem for the earth, and arrives with a music video featuring an appearance and vocals from Sting, directed by environmentalist, photographer and director Yann Arthus-Bertrand. The video features fans from three continents, dancing together, to celebrate mother earth and to call for her protection.
“Mother Nature has a way of warning us / A time bomb set on a lost countdown / Do you hear it, will you stop it, won’t you listen?”
— ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO
The new music video from the album Mother Nature. “Africa, One Of A Kind” featuring Mr. Eazi and Salif Keita. Portions of the video were filmed on location in Contonou, Benin and in Mali. It was directed by Drahmas Omofresh of Benin, and the dance featured in the video is called Gogbahoun, which originates from Angélique’s home village of Ouidah.
“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.”
— ANGELIQUE KIDJO
This new single brings a renewed energy and edge to Angélique Kidjo, who for thirty years has been a creative force, blending genres, generations and cultures together, always with a profound message. Produced by Vtek Da Awesome, “Dignity” is an undeniable punch in the air, reclaiming power, humanity, and—of course—dignity.
Kidjo joined forces with Afropop singer Yemi Alade for this glorious anthem, which was inspired by the youth-led movement to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, aka SARS, an infamously corrupt unit in the Nigerian Police Force.
“Many people think that police brutality only happens in America, but it’s everywhere, ... This song is against brutality, but it’s also about how we need to treat each other with dignity, treat nature with dignity, and treat ourselves with dignity. Because if we can’t see the dignity that Mother Nature gave to all of us, then how can we walk tall”
— ANGELIQUE KIDJO
Dignity - Angélique Kidjo featuring Yemi Alade
Written and composed by Angélique Kidjo, Yemi Alade, Jean Hebrail, Naima Hebrail, Victor Tareware KpoudosuProducer : Victor Tareware KpoudosuPublishing : AYEILE Inc, Effyzzie Music LimitedVideo clip executive production : Slo-Slo℗ 2021 Decca Records France
