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Yemi Alade, Adekunle Gold to feature on Jeymes Samuel’s new album
The Afrobeat genre, along with its accomplished artists, continues to hold a significant position of prominence and influence. Jeymes Samuel has enlisted Yemi Alade and AG Baby for the soundtrack of his upcoming film, ‘Book of Clarence.’
Scheduled to premiere on January 12, 2024, ‘Book of Clarence‘ is an adventure film written and produced by British songwriter and filmmaker Jeymes Samuel.
The musical score for the film will include contributions from Yemi Alade and Adekunle Gold, as well as other international artists such as Doja Cat, Jay-Z, Lil’ Wayne, Jorja Smith, and more. The film will also feature British-Ghanaian actor Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Nigerian-American actor Babs Olusanmokun, and David Oyelowo.
Adekunle Gold will be making his debut feature in an international film, while Yemi Alade, known as Mama Africa, has previously been featured on Beyoncé’s Black is King album.
The album served as a visual companion to Beyoncé’s 2019 album ‘The Lion King: The Gift,’ curated for the film ‘The Lion King.’ Yemi Alade collaborated with Tekno and Beyoncé on the track ‘Don’t Jealous Me.’
“The Book of Clarence” presents a daring reinterpretation of the timeless Hollywood-era Biblical epic. The protagonist, Clarence, portrayed by LaKeith Stanfield, is a streetwise individual grappling with life’s challenges. He aspires to create a brighter future for himself and his family, aiming to prove his worth to the woman he loves while battling the perception that he is a nobody.
Enchanted by the charisma and magnificence of the emerging Messiah and His apostles, Clarence embarks on a risky journey, defying conventions to forge his own path towards a divine existence. Along this path, he discovers redemption, faith, power, and knowledge, illustrating a transformative journey that transcends the ordinary and explores profound themes of spirituality and personal growth.