The award-winning reggae dancehall champion, Magnificent Joe, has released his eagerly awaited pan-African acoustic song called ‘Africa’.

He featured the renowned Malian producer and singer, Charles, who played the live guitar and produced the song.

With the news of the new song unveiled to the fans prior to the released date, it attracted excitement among music fanatics in anticipation of what they believed to be an international hit when released.

Speaking to the press about the new song, Magnificent Joe said this is a new dimension of his music and it is borne out of his vivid love and activism for a united Africa free from all forms of violence and crimes. As a musician, he added that it is his social responsibility to advocate for peace and be whistle blowers where necessary. He expressed delight for having such a prominent international musician from Mali, adding that this solidifies the lyrics in the song as it carries both English and French languages for a wider audience.

For his part, Charles, who is married to a Gambian woman, said doing such a project with a talented Gambian artist like Magnificent Joe means a lot to him as he plans to explore the music in the Gambia. He said plans are laid for the active promotion of the song in Mali and other French speaking countries in the sub-region and the world by extension. He commended the Spotlight C.E.O, Saikou Suwareh Jabai, for his foresight in initiating such an international project.