By Christian Agadibe
Kayode Ajayi, known professionally as Kayomusiq, is a Los Angeles, USA-based music producer, songwriter, and Grammy Voting Member whose sound bridges continents and cultures. A proud alumnus of Berklee College of Music, where he studied Music Production and Engineering, Kayomusiq has spent more than a decade shaping modern Afrobeat, Amapiano, and cross genre collaborations that unite gospel, soul, and world music.
His credits include collaborations with Jordin Sparks, Ty Dolla Sign, DJ Tunez, WurlD, Victoria Kimani, Ayra Starr, Odumodublvck, and the posthumous Notorious B.I.G. 50th birthday project.
In addition to producing chart topping projects and Splice sample packs, Kayomusiq has earned recognition for mentoring young musicians through his Afrobeat Music Academy and serving as a cultural ambassador, connecting the heartbeat of Africa to the global stage. His latest work, “Praying for Peace,” represents the pinnacle of his mission, using music not for fame but for healing and unity.
Commenting on his latest work, Kayomusiq said: “Praying for Peace” is more than a song; it is a movement, born from the pain of seeing nations crumble under war, injustice, and silence. The inspiration began years ago during the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria, an event that shook the world but faded too quickly from the headlines. I could not forget. I felt the cry of mothers, the fear of children, and the heartbreak of a generation asking the same question: where is peace? When my family lost our first home, I was just a child. I remember the silence in the house, the uncertainty in my mother’s eyes, and the question that filled my heart: why must good people suffer? One day, I heard “We Are the World” playing on the radio. For the first time, I realized that music could speak hope when words fail. That moment planted a seed in me that one day I could create music that would heal hearts the same way it healed mine. “Praying for Peace” is that seed, which has germinated. It carries the same spirit of compassion, unity, and purpose that changed my life as a boy. This anthem gathers more than one hundred voices from around the world including singers, producers, engineers, and musicians united under one prayer for peace.
It is a bridge between Africa and the rest of the world, blending Afrobeat, gospel, and world sounds into one message. It reminds us that music can be the voice of healing where politics and weapons fail. As an alumnus of Berklee College of Music, I was trained to see music as both science and soul, a universal language that heals. Over the years, I have had the privilege of producing and collaborating with extraordinary artists including Jordin Sparks, Ty Dolla Sign, DJ Tunez, WurlD, Victoria Kimani, Ayra Starr, Odumodublvck, and the posthumous project celebrating The Notorious B.I.G.
He continued, “Those experiences deepened my belief that music transcends borders and genres. It connects hearts. “Praying for Peace” continues that journey as the sound of a generation of artists, producers, and dreamers coming together in the same spirit that made “We Are the World” a timeless anthem for humanity. The project stands on three pillars of truth. Hope reminds people that love is stronger than hate. Unity shows that no matter our color or language, our hearts beat the same. Healing transforms pain into purpose through song. “Praying for Peace” has been recognized for consideration in three Grammy Award categories that reflect its depth and purpose: the Harry Belafonte Award for Social Change, honoring music that moves humanity forward; Best Gospel Performance/Song, celebrating its spiritual foundation and message of divine peace; and Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals, highlighting its rich orchestration, global ensemble, and the unity of more than one hundred voices recorded across continents. This project stands as both a prayer and a production masterpiece, bridging continents through compassion, excellence, and collaboration. The vision is to see it performed on the world’s largest stages including peace summits, humanitarian gatherings, and the Grammy stage itself as a timeless reminder that when words fail, music still speaks peace.
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