Ed Sheeran has added to his growing rooster of African collaborations.
A week after Ed Sheeran announced during a chat with global music icon Elton John (on Apple Music radio show Rocket Hour) that he would appear on Fireboy DML’s song, he has done it. ‘Peru’ has been one of the most popular songs of the year both locally and internationally. The song was an instant success once it dropped and has garnered numerous covers, including from Maleek Berry and Buju.
“It has been a dream knowing Ed Sheeran is a fan of my sound and having him jump on a song that was inspired by me travelling the world,” Fireboy DML said in a statement. “Not only is this an exciting moment for me, but also for Afrobeats. I hope this is the first of many collaborations with Ed and other artists around the globe, and I can’t wait for everyone to enjoy this song during the holidays.”
Fan fact; The Peruvian government tweeted in support of the ‘Peru’ remix
PERU PARA, PERU PERU PARA!!! 🇵🇪🎶
Seems like @edsheeran and @fireboydml were inspired by our country to launch their newest hit? 👀😁 Have you already listened to it? It’s called “Peru” and sounds really catchy! 👉 https://t.co/CVMOrPEW9L#MarcaPerú #Peru #EdSheeran— peru (@peru) December 24, 2021
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