United States (US)-based fusion artiste/producer Neka Leslie has teamed up with international dancehall star Busy Signal for the soon-to-be-released single African Girl.

Described as a fusion of Reggae and Afro Beat, African Girl was produced by the Neka Leslie Music Group and J August Reid of J. August Music.

Leslie said the song is a celebration of the beauty of African women.

“This song is for all the beautiful black women across the world. It’s a celebration of our beauty, our African heritage and our unique qualities. We are black and beautiful and powerful, so let’s celebrate it,” said the artiste, whose given name is Shaneka Leslie and who was born and raised in Westmoreland, Jamaica.

African Girl is scheduled to be released along with a supporting music video on January 28 and Leslie, while praising Busy Signal, said she is expecting the public to respond positively.

“I am anticipating a good response from music lovers all over the world when my single is released,” she said.

“It’s my first major project and I am very excited about it. I am also very grateful to Busy Signal for being a part of this project. I learned a lot from him while working on this single.”

The singer, who resides in Atlanta, Georgia, has several other projects in the works including a single called Real Life which is set to be released in March.

She is also working on an EP that she plans to drop later this year.

Having launched her career at age 18, Leslie has gone on to share the stage with several established artistes including Jah Cure, Jagged Edge, Christopher Martin, Konshens, Mavado and I-Octane.