Five-time Grammy-winning Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has officially announced her upcoming studio album
Hope!!, marking another major chapter in the career of one of Africa’s most celebrated global artists. The highly anticipated project
is scheduled for release on April 24, 2026, through Parlophone and Warner Music.
The album arrives as the follow-up to Kidjo’s critically acclaimed 2021 album Mother Nature, which earned a Grammy Award and reinforced
her influence in global music. With Hope!!, the legendary singer once again blends African rhythms with international sounds while continuing
her mission of using music as a force for unity and inspiration
A DEEPLY PERSONAL PROJECT
According to Kidjo, the album carries strong emotional significance. The project is dedicated to her late mother, Yvonne, whose encouragement
and belief in hope shaped the singer’s life and career. Kidjo revealed that the album has been five years in the making, reflecting the message of
resilience and optimism she inherited from her mother.
A GLOBAL LINEUP OF COLLABORATORS
Hope!! features an impressive roster of African and international artists, highlighting Kidjo’s unique ability to connect musical
cultures across continents. The album includes collaborations with:
Davido, Ayra Starr, The Cavemen, Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers, Quavo, Charlie Wilson, PJ Morton,
Fally Ipupa, Diamond Platnumz, Soweto Gospel Choir
FIRST SINGLE ALREADY RELEASED
Ahead of the album’s release, Kidjo has unveiled the lead single “Fall on Me” featuring PJ Morton. The song sets the tone
for the project, blending soulful melodies with uplifting themes of faith and hope.
CONTINUING A LEGENDARY LEGACY
With more than three decades in the industry, Angélique Kidjo remains one of the most influential voices in African music. Known for
her powerful vocals, activism, and cross-cultural collaborations, she has continually pushed African music onto the global stage.
With Hope!!, Kidjo once again reminds the world why she remains a towering figure in global music — delivering a message of optimism,
unity, and resilience through the universal language of sound.
