Afro house trailblazer AMÉMÉ has collaborated with Benin-born global music icon Angelique Kidjo to unveil the Next Gen edition of “Agolo”, released via Warner Music. This transformative reinterpretation infuses Kidjo’s legendary 30-year-old anthem with AMÉMÉ’s vibrant afro-house energy, forging a seamless connection between generations of West African musical brilliance.
“Agolo” (Next Gen) arrives at a pivotal moment in Angelique Kidjo’s illustrious career. Recently honored with a feature in The New Yorker and a landmark performance at Carnegie Hall, the five-time GRAMMY Award-winner continues to redefine global music. With a nomination for Best Global Music Performance at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards, Kidjo remains a powerful voice in world music. Her stirring performance of “Jerusalema” at the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, alongside stars like Pharrell Williams, underscores her global influence. Additionally, her TED Talk, Why Joy is a State of Mind, highlights her belief in music as a universal language, perfectly resonating with AMÉMÉ’s mission of uniting audiences through dance music.
This collaboration caps off a milestone year for AMÉMÉ, who has made waves in 2024 with releases on Black Book Records, Realm Records, and Defected Records’ One People, the label’s new afro-house imprint. His recent single, “Wait For You” with Franc Fala on Armada, has garnered widespread support from industry heavyweights including Camelphat, BLOND:ISH, Marco Carola, and THEMBA.
Beyond the studio, AMÉMÉ’s global influence continues to grow through his One Tribe event series, which relaunched at fabric in London and now boasts a quarterly residency at Amsterdam’s Shelter. The series has also returned to Brooklyn’s House of Yes and expanded to destinations like Ibiza and Egypt. This momentum has solidified AMÉMÉ’s place among electronic music’s rising stars, earning him a return to Coachella 2025, cementing his role as a pioneer in the genre’s new wave.
In reimagining “Agolo,” AMÉMÉ bridges the gap between tradition and modernity, paying homage to his West African roots while pushing the boundaries of dance music. The result is a celebration of cultural heritage and innovation, uniting past and present in a track that resonates deeply with audiences worldwide.
