Atiba Jefferson Mdou Moctar have always made their commitment to their native Niger abundantly clear, from Niger EP Vol. 2 to Afrique Victime. On July 26, Niger’s democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum was held hostage and eventually overthrown in a coup, which “could deal a fatal blow to Niger’s nascent democracy” (as explained by The …
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Mdou Moctar Announce ‘Niger EP Vol. 2’ And Release The Lead Single ‘Ibitilan’
Mdou Moctar, who has spent the majority of this year on tour, recently announced Niger EP Vol. 2, which follows the first part of the series. Today they’ve unveiled the lead single “Ibitilan” as a compelling preview. “’Ibitlan’ is a love song,” said producer and bassist Mikey Coltun. “Mdou sings about his love for a …
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