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14th September, Nairobi, Kenya... It is confirmed that the American R&B singer Trey Songz is this year’s Coke Studio Africa international superstar! The Grammy-award winning recording artist and actor is set to feature in the fourth season of Coca-Cola’s flagship African music show.
He is expected to jet into Nairobi this September. Ahead of his anticipated participation in the show and collaboration with select African Stars.
Excited to head to Nairobi later this month Songz states, “I have always been committed to spending time on the continent of Africa yearly. My fans show me so much love when I'm there. I can't wait to visit Kenya and partner with the Coca-Cola company on this initiative. I am fortunate to be working with some of Africa’s biggest stars. I look forward to learning from them, making a lot of new friends as I discover what they have to offer.”
Coke Studio Africa is a non-competitive music show that brings together diverse African music talent for world-class showcases while giving upcoming artists the opportunity to work with some of the best local and international music and production talent.
Last year on Coke Studio Africa season 3, NE-YO performed alongside Maurice Kirya, Wangechi and Alikiba. Trey Songz will be the new season’s guest star. He will record a song and live music performances with selected Coke Studio Africa season 4 artists from eleven participating countries.
Among those slated to work with Trey include Nyashinski (Kenya). Yemi Alade (Nigeria), Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania), Rema (Uganda), Neyma (Mozambique), Serge Beynaud (French West Africa), Lij Michael (Ethiopia), Stonebwoy (Ghana), and Emtee (South Africa).
Maphorisa (South Africa), of the Soweto Baby hit fame, has been tasked to produce Trey Songz and the African stars. He says, “"I have had the opportunity to work with many great artists from all over the world and am very excited to be collaborating with such a talented artist. I believe that we will be making something truly special together and am happy that we are able to share our amazing African sounds with the world in this way.”
The fourth season of Coke Studio Africa also features music producers such as Kenya's Madtraxx, MasterKraft (Nigeria), Bushingstone (Uganda), DSK (originally from Ivory Coast) and Chopstix (Nigeria).
All the artists will record, and perform alongside a highly talented house band.
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