Angelique Kidjo confirms star-studded artists lineup for her album ‘Hope’

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Multiple Grammy award winning singer and performer, Angelique Kidjo has announced a long list of the biggest artists featured on her upcoming album, ‘Hope.’

Five-time Grammy-winning icon Angélique Kidjo has officially announced her highly anticipated new album, "HOPE!!", scheduled for release on April 24, 2026.

The announcement, which has sent ripples through the global music community, reveals a project defined by an extraordinary breadth of international collaboration.


The featured artist list is a powerhouse of diverse talent, bridging generations and genres:

  • Pop & Production Legends: Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers.
  • Contemporary Stars: Ayra Starr, Quavo, and Davido.
  • Global Icons: Florent Pagny, Dadju, and Fally Ipupa.
  • Soul & Gospel Powerhouses: Charlie Wilson, PJ Morton, and the Soweto Gospel Choir.
  • Regional Pioneers: Brazilian singer Iza, Tanzanian star Diamond Platnumz, and Nigerian highlife duo The Cavemen.

The inclusion of Davido follows their successful 2024 collaboration on the single "Joy," which set a vibrant, optimistic tone for this new era of Kidjo's career.

With a title like "HOPE!!" and such a "stacked" roster of guests, the album appears poised to garner global attention once again.


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