Nigeria, April 24 -- Five-time Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo has released her 19th studio album titled 'Hope'.

'Hope' features global superstars including Pharrell Williams, Nile Rogers, Quavo, Ayra Starr, Davido and many others.

Recently, the singer announced that the album took her five years to put together.

She also said that the new album is dedicated to her mother, Yvonne.

"She is the one who taught me that every dream I had could be accomplished, that hope for a better future is what makes us human. She left us five years ago, but her message resonates to this very day.

"I put my whole heart into this album, and I'm so grateful to all the great artists who have contributed their genius to the album," the Queen of African...