Amaarae Unveils Star-Studded BLACKSTAR Album

Ghanaian alt-pop star Amaarae has officially released her highly anticipated album, BLACKSTAR, a 13-track project that pushes sonic boundaries and brings together an impressive lineup of global collaborators.

The album features legendary R&B icon Charlie Wilson, soulful crooner Zacari, genre-bending artist Bree Runway, creative collective Starkillers, supermodel and cultural icon Naomi Campbell, and alt-pop favourite PinkPanthress. Each guest appearance adds a unique layer to the record, making BLACKSTAR a rich fusion of sounds and styles.

Known for her bold, experimental approach to music, Amaarae uses BLACKSTAR to explore themes of identity, cultural pride, and artistic freedom, all while maintaining her signature blend of ethereal vocals and genre-fluid production. The project arrives after months of speculation and teasers, with fans eager to hear how Amaarae would follow up her critically acclaimed work.

With BLACKSTAR, Amaarae cements her position as one of Africa’s most innovative voices—blurring lines between Afropop, R&B, electronic, and alternative sounds while inviting some of the world’s most exciting talents along for the ride.