Grosse, grosse année pour la diva africaine qui a sorti un nouvel album : “Mother Nature”.

Nous n’avons pas grand-chose à dire sur elle, non pas parce qu’il n’y a rien à dire, mais parce qu’il n’y a pas assez de place sur cette page pour commencer à la remercier. Tellement ses accomplissements sont historiques que nous perdons nos mots. Nous nous en tiendrons donc à l’hommage que lui a rendu Alicia Keys, pour avoir figuré sur la liste des 100 personnes les plus influentes du monde par le célèbre magazine Time.

«To be able to witness Angelique Kidjo in her element is a gift. When we were collaborating on a song for her latest album, Mother Nature, it felt both magical and natural—like we were sisters in the studio. She taught me how to dance to African music with her, and would walk me through the steps and rhythms like an absolute firecracker. Her ability to blend cultures, creating a soulful sound that is out of this world, makes working with her and listening to her so special. It doesn’t matter where you are—you hear her, and you become alive. She electrifies people. Through Mother Nature—which features collaborations with the next generation of African musicians—she continues to uphold her mission of bringing forth incredible people and giving them a chance. It’s meaningful for someone like Angelique to say to a younger artist, “I love you, and you’re amazing. Here’s an opportunity for everyone to hear you.” The grace she exudes toward her fellow creators, and to humankind, is a reflection of her vibrancy, kindness and generosity. Angelique is as real as they come ».Copyright Time Magazine

Elle a reçu trois nominations aux Grammy en 2021, une pour son album, “Mother Nature”, et deux autres pour des collaborations avec Burna Boy sur « Do Yourself » et avec YoYoMA sur « Blewu ». Nous lui souhaitons le meilleur. 

Thanks Angélique for lighting tomorrow with today and keep on empowering girls in Africa.

Crédit photo : Compte Facebook d’Angélique Kidjo.