Wiyaala will be releasing her new single, 'Africa' come Monday, September 29.
The song was debuted live at 'A Night of 1018 Laughs' to a wildly enthusiastic crowd in a performance described by critics as 'immense', 'awesome' and 'the Angelique Kidjo of our time'.
Following her knockabout antics in the hit songs, 'Rock My Body' and 'Go Go Black Stars'; Wiyaala turns her attention to more serious issues indicating, “I was partly inspired to write 'Africa' by Sherifa Gunu, who helped me during some difficult times. As my dear sister, I want to send out a message for peace."
Adding, "Africa is blessed with huge natural and human resources, yet we refuse to live in harmony? I’m not just talking about wars and terrorism, I’m also talking about hatred and jealousy on a personal level where we fight as individuals, bear false witness and create enmity between ourselves.”
'Africa' is the first single to be released from the self-titled album, 'Wiyaala' which is due out in November.
The song, on which the singer plays the acoustic guitar live, was produced and recorded by Jurgen Von Wechmar at Sunset Recording Studios in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
The video for 'Africa' will be released soon after its audio drops.
