“Black Soil Womad,” featured on Okaidja Afroso‘s upcoming album ÀBÒR ÉDIŃ, is influenced by his upbringing in the Ghanaian coastal town of Kokrobite and his involvement with the Ghana Dance Ensemble. The track skillfully blends traditional West African rhythms and call-and-response vocals with jazz and world music influences, creating a rich and textured musical landscape.

This song pays homage to the resilience of the African diaspora and the enduring spirit of the continent, symbolized by the fertile “black soil” of Africa, representing growth and potential. Afroso delves into themes of heritage and belonging, celebrating Mother Africa as a symbol of nurture and wisdom, while bridging ancient traditions with contemporary musical forms.

Scheduled for release on the 26 of July by Chechekule Records, ÀBÒR ÉDIŃ is a component of Afroso’s Ancient Africa Wisdom Trilogy. The trilogy seeks to reconnect listeners with the profound legacy of African culture, underscoring its ongoing significance and illustrating Afroso’s vision of a vibrant, uncolonised Africa enriched by its cultural heritage.

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