Fuse ODG - New Africa Nation (Deluxe) (2019)

After becoming the first Ghanaian to win a Grammy earlier this year for his contributions to Ed Sheeran’s ÷ album, Fuse ODG is back once again with his new album New Africa Nation. On it he aims to build upon his debut album album’s achievements by creating tangible results. Fuse is passionately engaged in helping African people to spread word of their culture by prospering in creative endeavours that include a record label, a music festival, a fashion brand and even children’s toys and books. By connecting with the international community, Fuse believes that those cultural roots will inspire investment and tourism from the world-at-large.

Fuse ODG’s debut album T.I.N.A. (This Is New Africa) opened a dialogue to present Africa as it really is: a vibrant, scenic and community-orientated continent full of opportunities that’s a world away from how it’s portrayed by the mainstream media. Assisted by the viral hit single Azonto, Fuse ignited debates in some of the world’s most prestigious universities and raised awareness all over the globe. The album also cemented Fuse’s status as the pioneer of the Afrobeats sound. Mixing the irresistible rhythms of the original Afrobeat genre with rambunctious production and a bold pop sensibility, Afrobeats is a sound that feels at home in London as it does in Lagos or Accra. It’s a genre that’s gained traction in the mainstream with Diplo, Major Lazer and Beyoncé all releasing music that reflects its energy and vibe. Meanwhile, its previously underground stars such as Wizkid and Davido are bigger than ever before, while UK stars such as J Hus fuse the genre with grime breaking new boundaries. It even inspired Ed Sheeran, who co-wrote the ÷ album track Bibia Be Ye Ye with Fuse while visiting his projects in Ghana.