Beninese music legend Angélique Kidjo is the 2026 Delta Visiting Chair for Global Understanding. As we prepare for her visit to Athens, Georgia, we also share news from peace talks in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Tanzania’s Presidential Commission of Inquiry opening investigations on last October’s protests over a disputed election.
TRACKLIST:
1) “Abule” by Patoranking, from Three
2) “Loi” by Koffi Olomide, from Loi
3) “Sibadili” by Culture Musical Club, from Taarab 4
4) “Kabiesi” by Tope Alabi, from Mori Iyanu
5) “Kelele” by Angélique Kidjo, from Õÿö
6) “Mambo El Soudani” by Salamat, from Mambo el Soudani
7) “Alane” by Wes, from Welenga
8) “Woju (Remix)” by Kizz Daniel, featuring Davido and Tiwa Savage, from Woju (Remix) - Single
9) “Famou (Dance Remix)” by Sekouba Bambino, from Sinikan
To send in your questions for Angélique Kidjo, send them to us from now until Friday, September 4th, 2026 via email at akinloye@uga.edu, or text at 404-428-9640.