Talk about pan-Africanism, these celebrities are using music to bridge the gap between Africa and the West

Ciara 

Barely a week ago, Ciara created a ruckus among her African fan base when she announced her collaboration with Nigerian afrobeats sensation Tekno. She has since released the audio and teasers for the video which is scheduled to be out soon.

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This is not the first time both artistes have collaborated with other foreign acts, however, this is notably one of Ciara’s first major collaborations with an artiste from Africa.