Mádé Kuti Charts A Bold Path Forward With “I Won’t Run Away”

Mádé Kuti, the GRAMMY®-nominated heir to Afrobeat’s most legendary lineage, makes a resolute return with I Won’t Run Away. This first look at his forthcoming album blending personal reflection with community-minded urgency, channeling the fire of his grandfather Fela and father Femi into a sound that’s globally relevant, spiritually grounded, and musically electric. The track is a soul-charged single that refuses to retreat in the face of imperfection. With a visualizer now live on YouTube, “I Won’t Run Away” doesn’t just confront self-doubt, it transforms it into a personal and collective rallying cry. Kuti explains:

I realized how easy it is for people to be weighed down by their flaws. There’s nothing more beautiful than striving to be better, not just for yourself, but for your community and the world at large.

Layering kinetic horns with polyrhythmic textures, Kuti’s sonic craftsmanship continues to redefine Afrobeat for a new generation. Building on the global acclaim of his 2021 debut For(e)ward, Mádé Kuti has grown into a leading voice of musical activism. Alongside his band The Movement, he has performed at lauded international venues and collaborated with the likes of Coldplay, PJ Morton, and Morgan Heritage. As he teases his upcoming album, “I Won’t Run Away” lays the foundation for a project steeped in resilience, rhythm, and reinvention. Watch the official visualizer below and follow Mádé Kuti on INSTAGRAM, THREADS, TIKTOK, TWITTER, and YOUTUBE for album news and tour updates.