Estère celebrates her roots on new single ‘Diaspora Baby’

Estère returns with ‘Diaspora Baby’, a joyous new single that celebrates cultural identity and the connection between home and belonging. Entirely self-produced by the Cameroonian-Kiwi artist, the release arrives alongside the announcement of her debut album, 'Diaspora Baby', due 22nd January 2027.

Navigating a new life in London, Estère draws on her heritage as a source of comfort and grounding. The track translates that connection into a confident, dancefloor-ready sound, bringing together traditional Cameroonian influences and makossa rhythms with driving drums, electronic textures and an inviting bassline.

There is a natural warmth to ‘Diaspora Baby’, balancing its infectious energy with a deeper reflection on what it means to carry home with you. Rather than treating distance as a separation from her roots, Estère embraces her cultural background as an essential part of who she is, allowing those influences to shape both the music and its message.

The single also introduces the wider world of her forthcoming album, with Estère placing her own production and perspective at the centre of the project. Her ability to draw from different musical traditions while creating something distinctly personal gives ‘Diaspora Baby’ its character, connecting cultural heritage with the experiences of building a life somewhere new.

With her debut album on the horizon, Estère is setting the tone for a project rooted in identity, movement and belonging.