In 2003 they entered the national selection again, with "Aqua Playa". In the national finals "Aqua Playa" finished 7th.
So far they've released one album and four singles. Another album is on the way and is expected to be released 2006/2007.
Eurovision Song Contest 2002 - Tallinn
Entry for Sweden
Performer: Afro-dite
Song title: Never Let It Go
Song writer(s): Marcos Ubeda
Song composer(s): Marcos Ubeda
Sang in Position: 12
Final Position: 8
Total Points: 72
The small capital of Tallinn was the poud host of the 2002 Eurovision Song Contest. The rules for the 2002 contest stated that only 22 countries would be able to participate, but the European Broadcasting Union later changed this into 24 countries being allowed into the competition. Israel accepted the invitation as the first runner-up in the pool of countries that were initially doomed to stay at home. Portugal, the second runner-up declined to go to Tallinn, so Latvia was able to enter the 2002 Eurovision Song Contest. This was a rather peculiar situation, since Latvia ended up winning the whole contest in the end!
There was no clear favorite among the 24 countries competing. Sweden, Germany and the host country Estonia were tipped as winners, but it was Marie N (Marija Naumova) who was able to hold the trophy in her hands. Marie N had already tried to enter the 2000 and 2001 Eurovision Song Contests, but narrowly missed out both times. Her 2002 entry I Wanna had a stunning dress change gimmick as Marie started her song wearing a white suit - only to end it wearing a sexy red dress! This was the start of many more intriguing dress changes in the following Eurovision Song Contests. However, Marie N's I Wanna didn't prove to be a big success in the European charts as the single of it was only released months after the Latvian victory.
The tragic figure of the 2002 Eurovision Song Contest was the Danish singer Malene. Seen by many fans as one of the favorites to win, she ended up in the last position with just seven points in total. That was a severe blow to the Danish nation who won the contest in 2000 and who came 2nd in 2001, but would miss out on the 2003 competition in Riga.
Black Is Black
Afro-Dite Lyrics
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The people's president
Was taken away
By security man
All dressed in a uniform of brutality brutality
Oh no ma my my black president
Him and his comrades
For many painful years
For many painful years
Many painful years of hard labour
They broke roads but the spirit was never broken
Never broken oh no my
My black president
Ima ima imama haha
Ima ima imama haha
Ima ima i Madiba
Oh baba baba Madiba
A nguye yedwa
Mmm he brorrows
But his spirit was never broken
Never broken owu ho uho my president
Now in 1990
The people's president
Came out from jail
Raised up his hand and said
Viva viva my people
He walked that long road
Back back to freedom
Back to freedom
Freedom for my black president
Let us rejoice for our president
Let us sing for our president
Let us pray for our president
Let us sing let us dance
For Madiba madiba's freedom
We thank you lord
For listening to our prayers
Night and day owu o uwo
My president
Uwo u uwo u
Uwo uwo uwo uwo
Umadiba baba madiba
Baba madiba
Ha uyemu yemu
Usexeleni usexeleni use
We ngqo lomsila
He usobhitsho my black president
Hayi uyajabula (I will die for my president)
Hey hey uMadiba (I will sing for my president)
Hey Madiba (I will stand and say)
Viva viva viva viva viva
Viva my Madiba
The lyrics of Afro-Dite's song "Black Is Black" tell the story of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, and his struggle against apartheid. The song begins by mentioning the year 1963, when Mandela, referred to as the "people's president," was taken away by security forces and sentenced to isolation for many years of hard labor.
The lyrics emphasize the brutality and oppression that Mandela and his comrades faced during their imprisonment. Despite this, their spirit remained unbroken, symbolized by the line "They broke roads but the spirit was never broken." The song then shifts to 1990, when Mandela was finally released from jail. The lyrics highlight the joy and celebration that followed his release, with references to singing, dancing, and prayers for Madiba (Mandela's nickname).
The song pays tribute to Mandela's resilience, courage, and leadership, acknowledging him as a symbol of freedom and hope for the people. The repeated chants of "Viva my Madiba" serve as a rallying cry, expressing admiration, support, and gratitude for Mandela's contributions.
Line by Line Meaning
The year 1963
In the year 1963
The people's president
The president who represented the people
Was taken away
Was forcibly removed
By security man
By a man assigned to enforce security
All dressed in a uniform of brutality brutality
Wearing a uniform that symbolizes violence and cruelty
Oh no ma my my black president
Oh no, my beloved black president
Him and his comrades
He and his fellow activists
Were sentenced to isolation
Were punished by being kept in isolation
For many painful years
For a long period of time filled with suffering
Many painful years of hard labour
Enduring years of difficult and arduous work
They broke roads but the spirit was never broken
They physically labored on constructing roads, but their determination and resilience remained unshaken
Never broken oh no my
Never shattered, oh no, my
My black president
My president who represents the black community
Ima ima imama haha
Expressing joy and excitement
Ima ima imama haha
Expressing joy and excitement
Ima ima i Madiba
Referring to Nelson Mandela, a respected leader
Oh baba baba Madiba
Oh father, father Madiba
A nguye yedwa
He is the only one
Mmm he borrows
He has borrowed time
But his spirit was never broken
But his determination and resilience remained unshaken
Never broken owu ho uho my president
Never shattered, oh my president
Now in 1990
Now, in the year 1990
The people's president
The president who represented the people
Came out from jail
Was released from prison
Raised up his hand and said
Raised his hand as a sign of victory and spoke
Viva viva my people
Long live, long live my people
He walked that long road
He embarked on that arduous journey
Back back to freedom
Towards the path of liberation
Back to freedom
To a state of liberation
Freedom for my black president
The achievement of freedom for my president who represents the black community
Let us rejoice for our president
Let us celebrate and be joyful for our president
Let us sing for our president
Let us express our admiration through song for our president
Let us pray for our president
Let us offer our prayers and blessings for our president
Let us sing let us dance
Let us celebrate through song and dance
For Madiba madiba's freedom
For Nelson Mandela's freedom and liberation
We thank you lord
We express our gratitude to the divine
For listening to our prayers
For hearing and answering our prayers
Night and day owu o uwo
Throughout the day and night, oh
My president
Referring to the president
Uwo u uwo u
Expressing joy and excitement
Uwo uwo uwo uwo
Expressing joy and excitement
Umadiba baba madiba
You are Madiba, father Madiba
Baba madiba
Father Madiba
Ha uyemu yemu
Let us celebrate and be joyful
Usexeleni usexeleni use
Move forward, move forward, move
We ngqo lomsila
Toward the end of this path
He usobhitsho my black president
He has emerged, my black president
Hayi uyajabula
Yes, he is delighted
Hey hey uMadiba
Hey hey, Madiba
Hey Madiba
Hey, Madiba
Viva viva viva viva viva
Long live, long live, long live, long live, long live
Viva my Madiba
Long live, my Madiba
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