ICYMI : Ami Faku Featured In Bob Marley’s Posthumous Album. Ami Faku was one of the African musicians who answered the call to unite the continent by featuring in reggae legend Bob Marley’s posthumous album, Africa Unite.
In the album, Faku covers Marley’s Redemption Song, produced by Mike Brainchild. Other artists who have covered the song include Stevie Wonder, Joe Strummer of The Clash, Bono of U2, John Legend and Wyclef Jean.
Having collaborated with multiple African artists, the platinum-selling artist was called to immortalise the “Lion fire” of the reggae legend.“I was not aware of how other people sounded on the album, but I wanted to represent my people back home, which is to sing in Xhosa, and also be able to relate to other people and step out of my comfort zone, which is singing in English. I knew I had to be myself and represent myself to my best potential,” she told TshisaLIVE.
“It feels great to be a part of those who have honoured Bob Marley. He is one of the people that inspire me worldwide, so this has been a great honour and I take great pride in the responsibility I was given.”
Faku’s record label Vth Season’s Raphael Benza sang her praises for her rendition of the song.”Every now and then, a song drops that encapsulates the signs of the time. Redemption Song by Bob Marley can’t be more timely than now. Ami Faku was selected by the Marley family and shines on this timeless song. It’s almost spiritual and pre-ordained that Ami Faku’s voice lies beside Bob Marley’s iconic voice.”
