Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, following their performance at the 2024 UEFA Champions League final, has announced that Lenny Kravitz will executive produce their upcoming album. This highly anticipated release is scheduled for a global drop on October 4 through the independent Milan label Record Kicks, distributed by Secretly Distribution.

Seun Kuti, the youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, has become a force in his own right. Carrying the torch of his father’s revolutionary music, Seun delivers well from his artistry, constantly pushing the boundaries of Afrobeat while honoring its legacy.

Kravitz’s involvement is definitely a thing to watch out for as the multi-instrumentalist and musical chameleon will bring a fresh perspective to the project. According to a press release, Seun “expresses deep gratitude towards Lenny Kravitz for his unwavering support and guidance throughout the project, describing Kravitz’s involvement as a demonstration of brotherly love and respect.”

The team is also bolstered by legendary producer and engineer Sodi Marciszewer, who played a crucial role in shaping Fela Kuti’s sound.

Further, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 are heating things up with a brand new tour. Following a two-year hiatus, the Afrobeat artist and his band are hitting the road for a North American adventure spanning 18 dates.

The tour, presented by Django Music, kicks off on June 8th at the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival and wraps up on July 28th at the Nelsonville Music Festival.

SEUN KUTI AND EGYPT 80 TOUR DATES

Burlington, VT — Burlington Discover Jazz Festival — June 8
Portland, ME — Portland House of Music — June 9
Pembroke, MA — Soundcheck Studios — June 11
Bridgeport, CT — Park City Music Hall — June 12
San Diego, CA — Music Box* — June 14
Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival* — June 16
North Adams, MA — Mass Moca — July 12
Brooklyn, NY — Bric Celebrate Brooklyn — July 13 (FREE show)
Chicago, IL — Millennium Park Summer Music Series — July 15 (FREE show)
Toronto, ON — Budweiser Stage+ — July 17
San Francisco, CA — SFJAZZ Center Miner Auditorium — July 18
San Francisco, CA — SFJAZZ Center Miner Auditorium — July 19
Denver, CO — Levitt Pavillion — July 20
Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center +— July 22
Detroit, MI — The Shelter — July 23
Kalamazoo, MI — Bell’s Eccentric Cafe — July 24
Minneapolis, MN — Fine Line-July 26
Nelsonville, OH — Nelsonville Music Festival — July 28