In seven days, the new single, ‘African Soldier,’ has achieved over 1.7 million YouTube views. The single is described as a powerful roots, reggae offering that champions African pride.
Produced by Jazzwad, the track leans fully into Patoranking and Buju Banton’s penchant for live musicianship. It’s the second single from the Afrobeats’ singer’s upcoming fifth studio album, ‘African Soldier,’ and serves as a reminder, according to the artiste, that African stories still matter. The track speaks to unity on the continent and the strength of people of African heritage, worldwide.
In a Youtube feature with comedian, QueenzFlip, Buju said as a reggae and dancehall artiste out of Jamaica, there is now a realization that Jamaican music is a commodity that has been exploited. He had been responding to the interviewer’s inquiry on his plans to conduct business with European event promoters. Buju said while he looks forward to performing in Europe, old standards would not be acceptable.
