Nigerian–British soul singer, Sade Adu, has recorded a new original song for the upcoming American film, A Wrinkle in Time, her first in eight years.
A Wrinkle in Time is an upcoming American science fantasy adventure film directed by Ava DuVernay from a screenplay by Jennifer Lee, and based on the 1962 novel of the same name by Madeleine L’Engle.
The film set for release on March 9, stars Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Peña, Storm Reid and others.
DuVernay shared the news on Twitter on Tuesday, writing “I never thought she’d say yes, but asked anyway.”
I never thought she’d say yes, but asked anyway. She was kind + giving. A goddess. We began a journey together that I’ll never forget. Proud to announce that Sade has created an original song for WRINKLE IN TIME. It’s entitled “Flower of the Universe.” And it’s a dream come true. pic.twitter.com/FdXrZ1MFMO
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) February 20, 2018
The song, titled ‘Flower of the Universe’, will be the first new music from Sade since her eponymous band released its sixth album Soldier of Love in 2010.
The soundtrack to A Wrinkle in Time will also feature music from DJ Khaled, Demi Lovato, Sia, Kehlani and Beyoncé protégés Chloe x Halle.
Iranian-German composer, Ramin Djawadi – best known for writing the score to Game of Thrones – will provide the original composition.
The movie follows a young girl who sets off on a quest, with the help of three astral travellers, to find her father, who went missing after discovering a new planet.
DuVernay was announced as director of the film in February 2016, making her the first woman of colour to direct a live-action film with a production budget of more than $100m.
