diff --git a/docs/changelog.md b/docs/changelog.md
index b8ea3072..c1a4559d 100644
--- a/docs/changelog.md
+++ b/docs/changelog.md
@@ -1,5 +1,11 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## 2.8.0a2 - 2024-12-13
+
+## Bug fixes
+* make sure we set X-DataLayer-Version even when using X-Accel-Redirect by @yohanboniface in #2361
+* refactor importer feedback by @yohanboniface in #2363
+
 ## 2.8.0a1 - 2024-12-11
 
 ### Internal changes
diff --git a/umap/__init__.py b/umap/__init__.py
index ce72005b..05daae3d 100644
--- a/umap/__init__.py
+++ b/umap/__init__.py
@@ -1 +1 @@
-VERSION = "2.8.0a1"
+VERSION = "2.8.0a2"