Here is good news for African music and Davido in particular, more recognition keeps coming.
This time Davido’s 2013 dance hit track Skelewu has been used as Soundtrack for soon to be released WALT DISNEY MOVIE.
Davido’s Skelewu makes part of the soundtrack for WALT DISNEY MOVIE “Queen Of Katwe” which is set for a September release date
The MOVIE notably stars British Nigerian actor David Oyelowo and Mexican Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o.
See Davido’s reactions on twitter:
— Davido (@davido) September 21, 2016
Never thought I'd hear "Skelewu" in a Disney movie. Amazing. #QueenofKatwe @iamshizzi !! CRAZY SHIT!!! @Lupita_Nyongo God bless you!!
— Davido (@davido) September 21, 2016
Queen of Katwe is a 2016 American biographical sports drama film directed by Mira Nair from a screenplay byWilliam Wheeler. Starring David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o, and Madina Nalwanga; the film depicts the life of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan chess prodigy from Katwe who becomes a Woman Candidate Master after her performances at World Chess Olympiads.
The film is produced by WALT DISNEY Pictures and ESPN Films, and set for a limited release in North America on September 23, 2016, followed by ageneral theatrical release on September 30. Queen of Katwe was screened at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. The film garnered praise for its non-Caucasian cast, setting, and subject matter; elements regarded as rare for a major American studio.
MC Galaxy breakaway single – “Sekem” will also be featured in the movie.
The original soundtrack of the movie is entitled“Back of Life” performed by Grammy-award winning Alicia Keys , it will be released on Friday, 23rd of September 2016. The movie premieres on the 30th of September, 2016.
The “Queen of Katwe” track list follows:
1. “#1 Spice” Performed by Young Cardamom & HAB
2. “Sekem” Performed by MC Galaxy
3. “Budo!” Alex Heffes
4. “Tuli Kubigere” Performed by A Pass
5. “Bomboclat” Performed by Jose Chameleone feat. Weasel
6. “Brian, My Brother!” Alex Heffes
7. “Skelewu” Performed by Davido
8. “Juicy” Performed by Radio & Weasel
9. “It is Fine” Alex Heffes
10. “Engoma Yange” Performed by Nsubuga Saava Karim
11. “Wuuyo” Performed by A Pass
12. “Oswadde Nnyo” Performed by Moses Matovu and Afrigo Band
13. “Mbilo Mbilo” Performed by Eddy Kenzo
14. “Escape from Hospital” Alex Heffes
15. “Nfunda N’omubi” Performed by Joanita Kawalya and Afrigo Band
16. “The Promise of Harriet” Alex Heffes
17. “Kyempulila” Performed by A Pass
18. “Kiwani” Performed by Bobi Wine
19. “Home Again” Performed by Michael Kiwanuka
20. “Back to Life” Performed by Alicia Keys
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