Prominent American music mogul Sean Combs aka P. Diddy has penned a heartfelt message to the people of Africa following the release of Nigerian singer, Burna Boy‘s latest album which he played an integral role in producing.
Diddy, who served as Executive Producer of Burna Boy’s new album, ‘Twice As Tall’, took to his Twitter page on Saturday, August 15, 2020, where he released a series of tweets that details how he got the job and the importance of the project to him.
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In the post, Diddy revealed that Africa had been on his mind for a while and that he had been trying to connect with the motherland until he got a call from Burna Boy.
The US hip-hop star added that he had been trying to unite with Africans through music and that it was important to make it his mission to build a bridge with his brothers and sisters in the motherland.
Dear Africa, you have been heavy on my mind and my heart … I’ve been trying to connect to the motherland for a minute, but I never got a chance to do it properly. When I say properly, I mean in a soulful spiritual way.
— Diddy (@Diddy) August 15, 2020
He’s the first African artist I’ve been blessed to work with and he didn’t know this but at the time I was praying to God to bring something to me that would help to bring us all together through music.
— Diddy (@Diddy) August 15, 2020
I think it’s so important we all make it our mission to build a bridge to the motherland. Let’s continue to uplift and build with our brothers and sisters. It’s what THEY fear the most… Strength in numbers. Love, your brother Diddy. See y’all soon! #BlackUnity #TWICEASTALL
— Diddy (@Diddy) August 15, 2020
‘Twice as Tall’ was born through the effort of several creatives, both of African descent and outside. They include: Youssou N’Dour, Nauti by Nature, Sauti Sol, Chris Martin, Stormzy, Sean Combs aka Diddy who is listed as an executive producer, and Burna Boy himself.
Diddy while announcing the studio work on Thursday called it the “Album of the Year.”
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