Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. The Wire
    Jun 29, 2021
    80
    The music is a fluid mix of acoustic instruments and studio slickness, all recorded under lockdown conditions but mixed seamlessly, and while the lyrics are earnest, the songs are joyous, not sombre. [Jul 2021, p.60]
  2. Uncut
    Jun 18, 2021
    80
    Nothing feels remotely ‘phoned-in’ here. [Aug 2021, p.28]
  3. Jun 18, 2021
    80
    On Mother Nature, Kidjo delivers not only an infectious, danceable transcontinental showcase for the African continent's musical influence on global traditions, but emphatically proclaims it a primary engine in pop's future.
  4. Jun 18, 2021
    80
    She continues to be nothing short of magnificent as a performer, and her generosity in bringing newer artists with her into the spotlight is wholly gratifying. And, while the sentiments here may not be wholly novel, they are well-timed, and they soar when Kidjo sings them.
  5. Jun 18, 2021
    80
    Empowerment, unity and joy combine to catchy effect, with the exceptional Kidjo now leader of a new generation.
  6. Jun 21, 2021
    76
    Kidjo’s music flows most easily, and the messages land with the greatest impact, when she’s not proselytizing, as she does on the Sampa the Great-assisted “Free and Equal” and the album’s title track.

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