Akon uses vibrant colors for his latest video. The African inspired visuals works well as several international countries are represented. The Konvict Records CEO collaborated with songstress Keri Hilson for ‘Oh Africa’.
“Oh Africa” is recorded for new Pepsi football TV commercial for the brand’s worldwide campaign “Refresh Your World,” which is based on enabling youth to make a positive change in the world. Pepsi joins forces to support Akon, the Konfidence Foundations and other great causes that will benefit from the sale of the song. The song will be released as a digital download on Grammy Night January 31, 2010, along with the video for the song also being released. The Soweto Gospel Choir will also be featuring on the single.
Music video by Akon performing Oh Africa. (C) 2009 Universal Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and I.G. Records, IncThe song is the third song performed by these two artists, the first being “Change Me” featured on Keri’s debut album “In a Perfect World…”, and the non-album track “Mic Check”, the latter of which was produced by Timbaland. It is believed that they will perform the song during the Grammy’s.
Released January 31, 2010
Recorded 2009/2010
Genre R&B
Label Interscope/Universal
Writers Rock City
Producer Prettiboifresh
Director - Gil Green
3 comment(s):
too nice.
am proud to be an Africa
Great outing.
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