Singer, songwriter, producer and performer Joy Oladokun shares ‘Sage’, featuring celebrated Nigerian artist Adekunle Gold. The track is another glimpse into Oladokun’s highly anticipated album Hope Is A Heavy Thing, out 25 September via Concord Records.
A beautiful fusion of African and folk influences, ‘Sage’ came to life through Oladokun’s collaboration with Gold, bringing together the sounds that have shaped her throughout her life.
“‘Sage’ is the sonic marriage of the music that raised me. African music and Folk music have been two of my favorite genres my entire life. From Paul Simon and King Sunny Ade, to I’m With Her and Tems, both genres have been foundational to me navigating the world and finding my own artistic voice. Adekunle and I wrote ‘Sage’ at the height of the pandemic about needing to shake off the weight of things we couldn’t control. It’s so easy to rush to want to make a change without being able to acknowledge the grief of things not being as we think they should be. Collaborating with him feels like such a full circle moment for me.”
Joy Oladokun
“Joy is one of those rare artists who tells the truth so beautifully that you feel it from the first listen. Being part of ‘Sage’ was an honor. This song has been a long time coming and I’m grateful she invited me into her world.”
Adekunle Gold
Tour dates:
August 28—Portland, OR—Topaz Farm
October 5—Dallas, TX—State Fair of Texas 2026
October 16—Houston, TX—The Heights Theater
October 17—Austin, TX—Scoot Inn
October 20—Phoenix, AZ—Crescent Ballroom
October 21—San Diego, CA—The Observatory North Park
October 23—Los Angeles, CA—The Bellwether
October 25—San Francisco, CA—Castro Theatre
October 27—Portland, OR—Aladdin Theater
October 29—Vancouver, BC—Hollywood Theatre
October 30—Seattle, WA—Moore Theatre
November 2—Salt Lake City, UT—The Complex – The Grand
November 4—Denver, CO—Paramount Theatre
November 6—Lawrence, KS—The Granada Theater
November 7—St. Paul, MN—Palace Theatre
November 8—Chicago, IL—The Vic Theatre
November 11—Brooklyn, NY—Warsaw Concerts
November 12—Ardmore, PA—Ardmore Music Hall
November 13—Washington, D.C.—Howard Theatre
November 15—Saxapahaw, NC— Haw River Ballroom
November 17—Charlotte, NC—Neighborhood Theatre
November 18—Atlanta, GA—Variety Playhouse
November 19—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium
April 25—Miramar Beach, FL—Moon Crush
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