Falz returns to Coke Studio Africa

Teams Up With Uganda’s Bebe Cool

Sensational Nigerian artiste Falz is back on the Coke Studio Africa for the second time. The lawyer turned singer known for hits such as Jeje, Soft Work, Soldier and others, is paired with Ugandan artiste Bebe Cool, who makes his anticipated debut on the show this year.

Last year, Falz was paired with Tanzanian rapper Joh Makini and the two produced dope covers of each other’s songs and an original track You Dey Hot.

While speaking exclusively at the show’s Behind the Music Studios in Nairobi during the show’s recording, Falz said, “It feels very good to work with Bebe Cool. He is a very cool and chill guy. So far, we have a good working relationship and we are getting along well. I am looking forward to learning more from him about his culture and language– that’s what is most exciting about the Coke Studio experience.”

Aside from the music collaborations, the two will also participate on Coke Studio’s Food Culture Exchange segment. Falz and Bebe Cool will be produced by top Nigerian music producer GospelOnDeBeatz. On his collaboration with Bebe Cool, Falz revealed: “Bebe Cool is a huge dancehall artiste and I am a hip hop artiste so that fusion is going to be electric! Expect a lot of fire!”

Both Bebe Cool and Falz will also feature in a special Coke Studio dubbed, The Global Fusion Edition, alongside Coke Studio Africa’s international guest star – the American Pop/R&B star Jason Derulo and 8 other talented African stars. They include Dela (Kenya), Mr. Bow (Mozambique), Joey B (Ghana), Betty G (Ethiopia), Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe), Shekhinah (South Africa), Locko (Cameroon) and Denise (Madagascar).

This year saw the merging of Coke Studio Africa and Coke Studio South Africa into one—bigger and better Coke Studio Africa 2017. The show promises to be a melting pot of music talents bringing together renowned music producers and top-notch artists drawn from various parts of the continent. ​The merger increases the number of participating countries to 16, up from 11 in previous edition.

The show is Coca-Cola’s flagship African music show. It 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. It brings together artists from different genres, eras and regions to create a modern and authentic African sound through music fusion.