AKON CELEBRATES HIS ROOTS WITH AFROBEATS AKONDA RELEASE
Global superstar, Akon, releases his first ever full-length Afrobeats album, Akonda yesterday via his Akonik Label Group.
The 10-track LP includes Akon's hit singles "Low Key" and "Wakonda." “Wakonda,” a play on Afro B’s popular song “Drogba” (Joanna), features West African comedian, Michael Blackson in the hilarious visuals which premiered on World Star Hip Hop earlier this Summer. Akonda also includes stunning collaborations with artists from across the continent including Afro B himself, Olamide, Skale, and Kizz Daniel.
It is evident, Afropop and Afrobeats has taken a turn in mainstream music, and with the rise of this culture bending phenom, Akon wanted to take it back to his roots to create a project so near and dear to his heart.
He teamed up with some of the most prominent producers across the world including Nigerian producer Samklef, Grammy award-winning Haitian producer Jerry Wonda, and the popular UK producers that make up Team Salut to name a few. The American born and Senegalese raised superstar wanted to ensure he delivered in a way that truly showcased the beauty and versatility of African culture. Akonda gives us a warm welcome to Africa.
The 10-track LP includes Akon's hit singles "Low Key" and "Wakonda." “Wakonda,” a play on Afro B’s popular song “Drogba” (Joanna), features West African comedian, Michael Blackson in the hilarious visuals which premiered on World Star Hip Hop earlier this Summer. Akonda also includes stunning collaborations with artists from across the continent including Afro B himself, Olamide, Skale, and Kizz Daniel.
It is evident, Afropop and Afrobeats has taken a turn in mainstream music, and with the rise of this culture bending phenom, Akon wanted to take it back to his roots to create a project so near and dear to his heart.
He teamed up with some of the most prominent producers across the world including Nigerian producer Samklef, Grammy award-winning Haitian producer Jerry Wonda, and the popular UK producers that make up Team Salut to name a few. The American born and Senegalese raised superstar wanted to ensure he delivered in a way that truly showcased the beauty and versatility of African culture. Akonda gives us a warm welcome to Africa.
Akonda Tracklisting:
Welcome To Africa
Scammers Ft. Olamide
Low Key
Bottom
Boogie Down
Take Your Place Ft. Kizz Daniel
Control ft Skales
Kryptonite
Pretty Girls Ft. Afro B
(Bonus track) Wakonda
Not only is Akon creating and releasing music for his culture but he continues to propel the continent forward with his Lighting Africa initiative. Positioning himself as one of the key players in the sustainability movement, Akon has created a global platform that addresses social and economic issues but also ties in his musical endeavors. Akon has set the stage as a multi-dimensional philanthropist, global entertainer and social entrepreneur.
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