Buju lends voice to Patoranking’s African Soldier anthem

Grammy Award-winning dancehall legend Buju Banton has joined forces with Nigerian Afro-dancehall star Patoranking for a powerful new single, ' African Soldier', a roots reggae anthem celebrating African pride, Black liberation and the strength of the continent.

According to Patoranking, the collaboration carries deep symbolic weight.

"Having the legendary Buju Banton, who over the years has been a great voice for Africa's liberation, growth and unity on the continent, on this record just complements the entire message," said Patoranking, one of Afro-dancehall's most defining voices.

The track is firmly rooted in Jamaican musical tradition. Produced by Jazzwad -- known for his work with Bounty Killer, Popcaan and Damian Marley -- and recorded with live session musicians from the island, the song reflects the warmth and authenticity of classic reggae craftsmanship.

For Patoranking, the collaboration also represents a return to his musical foundation. Reggae has remained a consistent thread throughout his career, from his breakthrough single Alubarika to his more recent release No Jonze.

"While working on my album, the goal for me was to go back to the music that inspired me, the sounds I grew up on," he said.

Expanding on that musical foundation, he added: "Reggae has been that core for me. Throughout my journey as an artiste, reggae and dancehall blended with Afrobeats has been my primary sound."

The Afro-dancehall star star said African Soldier is an "intentionally curated root reggae song that serves as a reminder of who we are and the power we possess as Africans and Black people all across the globe."