Seun Kuti and Damian Marley to release single ‘Dey’

Oluseun Kuti, popularly known as Seun Kuti, the youngest son of Afrobeats pioneer Fela Kuti, has announced the release of a single from his yet to be released album.

The single features Damian Marley, the son of legendary reggae pioneer Bob Marley, a four-time Grammy Award-winning artist. Seun’s Egypt 80 will be on the track.

This is the first time that the Kutis and the Marleys collaborate together on a musical album. Damian, who released “Wisemen,” his first solo release of 2024 on June 19, is the only child of Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, a Jamaican jazz singer crowned Miss World in 1976.

In an Instagram post, Seun said, “I am so honored to announce our first single, DEY, featuring a great brother, Damian Marley.”

The collaboration of these two on this song will be more of a revised contemporary reincarnation of Fela and Bob Marley in one song.

The title of the song also arouses curiosity. “Dey” in Nigerian vernacular English means to stay. Fans don’t know what to expect from both artists, but the fusion of Afro Highlife and Reggae will create an exciting collaboration.

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“For me it is a really special moment. “This is the first time that the Kutis and the Marleys have collaborated together on a music album,” Seun said, expressing his enthusiasm for the project. As fans and followers, you are privileged to witness this historic collaboration.

This long-awaited project will be available on all streaming platforms on June 26. Seun Kuti, Damian Marley and their families are eagerly awaiting your support and the release of the single.

“I want everyone to check it out. Support the movement…let’s do it. It’s time”.

History

One of the previous attempts at musical collaboration between both families was in November 2013. Fela Kuti’s “MOP (Movement Of The People)” was the theme song for Felabration 2013, featuring Bob Marley’s sons Julian Marley and his band. and Ky-Mani Marley.

On the other hand, One Love, the film about Bob Marley, was released in February 2024 and the soundtrack featured Nigerian stars Wizkid and Bloody Civilian.

Meanwhile, Seun and his band also recently appeared on Janelle Monae’s song “Float,” released in February 2023.

His next album is expected to feature renowned artists from around the world. Their 2024 North American tour begins June 14 in San Diego (Music Box) and ends June 16 in Los Angeles (Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival).

Seun will join the iconic Soul Rebels as a guest.