Nigerian music stars Tems, Burna Boy, Fireboy DML, BNXN and Ayra Starr are among the African artists contributing to the soundtrack of Paramount Pictures’ upcoming fantasy film, Children of Blood and Bone, as the studio releases a new trailer ahead of the film’s theatrical debut.
The newly unveiled lineup also features Obongjayar, Kold AF, Moelogo, Daecolm, Pa Salieu, Show Dem Camp and Moonchild Sanelly, bringing together a diverse group of African and international musical talents for the highly anticipated adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel.
Leading the soundtrack is two-time Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer Tems, who serves as its Executive Music Producer and Curator. She has contributed three original songs to the project, while her latest release, ‘African Love Song’, has been announced as the soundtrack’s lead single.
The song, written and performed by Tems, is scheduled for release on November 20 through RCA Records. A preview appears in the newly released film trailer, offering audiences a glimpse of the production’s musical direction.
Burna Boy, meanwhile, serves as the film’s Executive Music Consultant, working alongside Tems in shaping the soundtrack’s musical identity.
Although the complete soundtrack tracklist and album release date have yet to be announced, the confirmed lineup has generated interest, particularly given the number of African artists involved in a major Hollywood production.
Watch the official trailer below:
The new trailer offers another look into the fictional kingdom of Orïsha, where Zélie Adebola, played by South African actress Thuso Mbedu, embarks on a dangerous journey to restore the magic violently stolen from her people.
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the film also stars Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Tosin Cole, Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King and Nigerian actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, among others.
Children of Blood and Bone is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on January 15, 2027.
With an African-led musical lineup, a celebrated international cast and a story rooted in a West African-inspired fantasy world, the production brings together African creative talent for a major global cinema release.
