Queen Fatoumata

The fabulous Fatoumata Diawara seems to be steadily releasing videos for every song on her 2023 album, London Ko.

The latest addition is Yada, another co-write and co-production with Damon Albarn, who also provides drums and synth programming but on this occasion spares the vocals. 

Given that every song on the album is a cracker, it's no revelation to say that Yada is a great tune, with an insistent rhythm, synth washes and Fatoumata delivering compelling vocals and some great guitar licks.

Yada inevitably sent me on a welcome diversion into Fatoumata Diawara's video catalogue, with five more picks across the years. 

If that leaves you wanting more and/or you missed it first time around, I shared my experience of an exhilarating hour in the presence of Fatoumata Diawara last May and served up a 50-minute Dubhed selection to celebrate, both of which you can find here.

1) Yada (2025)

2) Netara (2025)

3) Nsera (ft. Damon Albarn) (2022)

4) Nterini (A COLORS Show) (2019)

5) Djonya (2017)

6) Bissa (2011)