MUMBAI: Wiyaala drops her new single 'Africa' on the 29th September. The song was debuted live at 'A Night of 1018 Laughs' to a wildly enthusiastic crowd in a performance described by critics as 'immense', 'awesome' and 'the Angelique Kidjo of our time'.

Following her knock-about antics in the hit songs, 'Rock My Body' and 'Go Go Black Stars', Wiyaala turns her attention to more serious issues. She said, "I was partly inspired to write 'Africa' by Sherifa Gunu, who helped me during some difficult times. Like my dear sister, I want to send out a message for peace. Africa is blessed with huge natural and human resources, yet we refuse to live in harmony? I'm not just talking about wars and terrorism, I'm also talking about hatred and jealousy on a personal level where we fight as individuals, bear false witness and create enmity between ourselves."

'Africa' is the first single to be released from the self-titled album 'Wiyaala' due out in November. The song, on which the singer plays the acoustic guitar live, was produced and recorded by Jurgen Von Wechmar at Sunset Recording Studios in Stellenbosch, South Africa. A video for 'Africa' is expected soon