All the time a pleasure when Alpha Blondy releases a brand new single, his newest is “Sacrifice Électoral”, a strong name to the Ivory Coast’s political leaders within the tense local weather main as much as the 2025 presidential elections. The reggae icon returned to the studio in urgency whereas nonetheless on his world tour for the Rise album, recording the observe and filming the video on the highway.
Within the tune, Blondy addresses politicians straight, warning towards the cycle of worry that grips the inhabitants each election season: “A presidential election should not rhyme with violence and demise. That’s ridiculous and felony! Politicians should earn the belief and love of the folks they declare to like, and show their maturity. Might God assist them and enlighten them with His knowledge.”
Sacrifice Électoral stands as each a plea and a reminder that reggae is a voice for peace, justice, and accountability. As soon as once more, Alpha Blondy makes use of his platform to talk reality to energy, echoing the fears of the folks whereas urging leaders to rise above division.