Billboard has exclusively revealed that Vice President Kamala Harris has launched an official Spotify playlist featuring African music to commemorate her ongoing journey throughout the continent.
On the streaming platform, you can find the playlist named "My Travels: Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia" which aims to enhance the music and musicians from the countries that the creator visited. The vice president commenced her first African trip as an office bearer in Ghana on Sunday (March 26). She will travel to Tanzania on Wednesday and Zambia on Friday before heading back to the U.S. on Sunday.
The playlist was put together by VP Harris, who highlighted the music of Ghanaian and Ghanaian-American musicians such as Amaarae, Moses Sumney, and Black Sherif. Additionally, Tanzanian and Tanzanian-American artists like Harmonize, Zuchu, and Alikiba were featured, as well as Zambian and Zambian-American artists like Chile One Mr. Zambia, Yo Maps, and Chef 187.
Harris is scheduled to visit Vibrate Space on Monday, which is a music workstation in Ghana established by the local collective Surf Ghana in October last year. The station offers audio recording, mixing, mastering, and editing equipment, consultations, and Masterclass sessions. Vibrate Space was launched with the support of Spotify, and the vice president intends to meet with local artists who have been featured on her playlist at the studio.
Take a look at the complete list of tracks provided below:
1. "Act a Fool" by All My Cousins
2. "Me in 20 Years" by Moses Sumney
3. "Pretty Mind" by T'neeya
4. "Reckless & Sweet" by Amaarae
5. "Kumbaya" by Herman Suede
6. "Ghana Bop" by Molly
7. "Call Up" by Ria Boss
8. "Single Again" by Harmonize
9. "I Love You" by Chile One Mr. Zambia
10. "Kwaku the Traveller" by Black Sherif
11. "Nice (Kiss)" by Jux, Marioo, Papi Cooper & Tony Duardo
12. "Utaniua" by Zuchu
13. "Aweah" by Yo Maps
14. "Mahaba" by Alikiba
15. "Sawa" by Jay Melody
16. "Shetani" by Mbosso feat. Costa Titch & Alfa Kat
17. "Country Side" by Sarkodie feat. Black Sherif
18. "Fall" by Platform Tz & Marioo
19. "No Body" by Darassa feat. Bien
20. "Nobody" by Chef 187 & Blake
21. "Cryptocurrency" by Kuami Eugene & Rotimi
22. "Cherry" by Coolguy Pro
23. "Lonely" by Marioo & Abbah
24. "Fanti Love Song" by M3NSA
25. "Lumumba" by Baaba J
It should be remembered that Vice President Harris of the United States pledged increased investment in Africa.
During her week-long tour of the continent, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Sunday that the United States would boost its investment in Africa and support economic progress to counter China's growing influence. Over the past few decades, China has made significant investments in Africa, particularly in infrastructure and resource development. Meanwhile, Russia has also expanded its presence in the region with the deployment of Wagner Group troops to assist various governments.
During her week-long tour of the continent, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Sunday that the United States would boost its investment in Africa and support economic progress to counter China's growing influence. Over the past few decades, China has made significant investments in Africa, particularly in infrastructure and resource development. Meanwhile, Russia has also expanded its presence in the region with the deployment of Wagner Group troops to assist various governments.
Harris stated that her objective for this journey is to concentrate on enhancing investments in the continent and promoting economic development and prospects. She made this remark right after arriving in Ghana. The initial stop on her itinerary will also encompass trips to Tanzania and Zambia.
During her visit with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris commended his commitment to democratic principles. Despite rising discontent over inflation and regional security concerns, Harris began her weeklong trip to Africa, which includes stops in Tanzania and Zambia.
This visit is part of a broader U.S. effort to expand outreach to Africa amid the growing interests of China and Russia in the region. At the Jubilee House, the Ghanaian presidential palace, Harris pledged to provide security assistance and increased investments in the nation, announcing $100 million in U.S. aid to the region.