Angélique Kidjo has announced the release of her forthcoming album, ‘Hope!!’ an anticipated project that features Nigerian music stars Davido, Ayra Starr, and highlife duo The Cavemen.
The five-time Grammy-winning singer revealed the project in a post shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday, describing the album as a deeply personal work that has been five years in the making.
In the announcement, Kidjo disclosed that the 14-track album is dedicated to her late mother, Yvonne, who passed away five years ago, and said the project reflects the message of hope she received from her.
Writing on Instagram, the Beninese musician said, “5 years in the making: my new album HOPE!! Dedicated to my mother, Yvonne, is coming out on April 24th.
“She is the one who taught me that every dream I had could be accomplished, that HOPE for a better future is what makes us human. She left us 5 years ago, but her message resonates to this very day.
“I put my whole heart into this album, and I’m so GRATEFUL to all the great artists who have contributed their genius to the album: @pharrell, @ayrastarr, @nilerodgers, @quavohuncho, @iamshizzi, @davido, @pagny_officiel, @dadju, @fallyipupa01, @imcharliewilson, @iza, @pjmorton, @philippesaisse, @diamondplatnumz, @the.cavemen, @sowetogospelchoirlive, @smauricegrey, @sowetogospelchoirlive, @shungudzo, and @dianewarren, always by my side.
“I can’t wait for you to hear it! #hope. Pre-order HOPE!! now at the link in bio!”
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Beyond the Nigerian stars, the album also boasts an extensive list of international collaborators, including American music icons Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers, Quavo, and Charlie Wilson.
Other artists featured on the project include French singers Florent Pagny and Dadju, Congolese star Fally Ipupa, Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz, Brazilian artiste IZA, and American musician PJ Morton. South Africa’s renowned Soweto Gospel Choir also appears on the album.
The collaboration with Davido continues a growing musical relationship between the two artistes.
Kidjo previously worked with the Nigerian singer on the track “Joy,” while Davido also featured the legendary vocalist on “Na Money” from his 2023 album, Timeless.
Hope!! is scheduled for release on April 24, 2026, and marks Kidjo’s 19th studio album.
The project follows her critically acclaimed 2021 album ‘Mother Nature,’ which earned her a Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album.
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