Seun Anikulapo Kuti & Egypt 80 Announce New Album: From Africa With Fury: Rise

Seun Anikulapo Kuti & Egypt 80 Announce New Album: From Africa With Fury: Rise

Knitting Factory Records has just announced that Seun Anikulapo Kuti and Egypt 80 have teamed up again for a joint album, From Africa With Fury: Rise, set to come out on June 21st. The highly-anticipated album follows Kuti's critically-acclaimed Many Things, which dropped back in 2008. The new album is produced by Seun along with Brian Eno and John Reynolds. Backed by Egypt 80, this album is definitely going to be a must-have. Be sure to check back with Okayafrica for a full interview with Seun coming soon.


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