Rihanna didn’t make her trip to Wakanda alone. The full Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack features an array of largely Nigerian and Mexican musicians. Tems (who also co-wrote Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up”), Burna Boy, Rema, Fireboy DML, and CKay, among others, represent for Nigeria. Meanwhile, Aléman, Vivir Quintana, Mare Advertencia, Blue Rojo, and Pat Boy, who raps entirely in Mayan, are among Mexico’s contributions. The soundtrack also includes PinkPantheress, E-40, and Stormzy, among many others. (Wakanda Forever is light on veterans from the wildly successful Black Panther soundtrack save for Future.) The tracklist doesn’t include Rihanna’s reported second song “Born Again,” which plays during the film’s credits.
The soundtrack was executive produced by Ludwig Göransson, who previously scored Black Panther and co-wrote and -produced the soundtrack song “Opps.” In addition to putting the lineup together, Göransson researched traditional Mayan and Nigerian music, included Indigenous instruments, and recorded in five countries, including Nigeria and Mexico. The album arrived November 4, ahead of Wakanda Forever, which comes to theaters on November 11. Listen to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — Music From and Inspired By, below.
This post has been updated.
