Patoranking links up with Buju Banton on “African Soldier, ” a cross-continental pairing that lands as the second single from Patoranking’s forthcoming fifth studio album. Released on March 11, 2026, via AMARI MUSIQ, the track folds the Nigerian hitmaker’s Afro-dancehall reach into Buju’s veteran authority, with Jazzwad on production and Bonzai handling the mix. That combination suits the song’s roots-reggae frame and its focus on African pride and liberation, while the New York-shot video underlines the scale of the collaboration. It’s a big one, and Buju’s presence gives the record its heaviest weight.
GRAMMY-winning dancehall legend Buju Banton has joined forces with Nigerian trailblazer Patoranking on his powerful new single ‘African Soldier’ out now
Serving as the second single from Patoranking’s forthcoming fifth studio album, ‘African Soldier’ is a stirring roots reggae statement piece that champions African pride, calls for the liberation of its people, and extols the global rise of Black excellence.
The track was produced by Jazzwad (Bounty Killer, Popcaan), while GRAMMY-winning audio engineer Bonzai (Mariah Carey, Nas) delivers a heavyweight mix to match the message, with Nigerian filmmaker UAX (Tyla, Rema) shooting the video in New York.
Patoranking is one of the most defining global voices in Afro-dancehall, boasting over 2 billion global streams, Billboard-charting projects, and a catalogue that includes essential afropop classics such as ‘My Woman My Everything’ and ‘Babylon’.
His costar on ‘African Soldier’, Buju Banton is arguably one of the greatest reggae and dancehall artists alive. The GRAMMY winner has previously held the record for the best-selling album and the most #1 singles in one year in Jamaican history.
