Mamã África
Akon Lyrics


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So much, so much, love (yeah), so much
So tell me can you feel it?
So much, so much, yeah
Go home, then make that visit
So much, so much, love, so much
Senegal, can you feel it?
So much, so much, yeah, so much (oww)
So much love to share
Pure blackness, oneness so rare
So much love to care
Let them know they missin' out
Mama Africa has
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness be there
So much love to care
Let them know they missin' out
Sing again

A
Is for all the love and the life took away
F
Don't forget we were bought and trade
R
Ripped from the land and shipped away
I
Is the inspiration we use to survive
C
Have to see it with your own cries
A
Don't play, add it up and arrive

Still you don't know
The land is so gold and green
The place is so fresh and clean
And everyday I water my garden
Tell if you feel it deep in your heart and
The space is so cool and nice
Visit once, guaranteed to visit twice
And if you just believe in the Most High
I know you'll be all right, Mama Africa has

So much love to share
Pure blackness, oneness so rare
So much love to care
And let them know they missin' out
Mama Africa you, you
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness be there
So much love to care
And let them know they missin' out
Sing again

A
That's my favorite place when I need to get away
F
Must forgive but we can't forget to pray
R
Flight lands right on the runway
I
In my homeland and I'm feelin' so alive
C
Imagine Africa unite
A
Go on and accept her now it's all right

Still you don't know
Skin is so dark and brown
She lifts me right off the ground
But no, you not gonna see it on you TV
So yo, just listen up and believe me
Her trees have the only cure
Her love is so new and pure
Had to kiss them troubles goodbye bye
No I don't have to lie
Mama Africa you got

So much love to share
Pure blackness, oneness so rare
So much love to care
Let them know they missin' out
Mama Africa
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness be there
So much love to care
And let them know that they missin' out
Mama Africa

So much, so much, love (yeah), so much
So tell me can you feel it?
So much, so much, yeah, so much
Go home, then make that visit
So much, so much, love, so much
Senegal, can you feel it?
So much, so much, yeah, so much (oww)

So much love to share
I just can't see how we livin' without it
So much love to care
Don't miss, don't miss one moment about it
So much love to share
Resist this bliss though I really doubt it
So much love to care
So much love
So much love to share
Oh yeah

Pure blackness, oneness so rare
So much love to care
Let them know they missin' out
Feeling it all the time
So much love to share
Sweet blackness, oneness be there
So much love to care




Let them know they missin' out
Sing again

Overall Meaning

In his song "Mama Africa," Akon expresses his love for the African continent and its people. The chorus emphasizes the abundance of love that is present in Africa and encourages listeners to visit the continent to experience it for themselves. The verses speak to the history of Africa, including the exploitation of its people during the slave trade and the strength and resilience of the African spirit. Akon also highlights the beauty of Africa's landscapes, trees, and love, challenging the negative stereotypes that exist in mainstream media.


The song is a celebration of Blackness and African unity, as it recognizes the diversity and connectedness of the continent. The repetition of the phrase "so much love to share" reinforces the idea that love can be found everywhere in Africa, and it is crucial to spread it to others. Ultimately, Mama Africa is a love letter to the continent, a call to recognize its worth and beauty, and an invitation to share in its love.


Line by Line Meaning

So much, so much, love (yeah), so much
There is an enormous amount of love in Africa


So tell me can you feel it?
Are you able to perceive this love?


Go home, then make that visit
Visit your hometown


Senegal, can you feel it?
Are you feeling the love in Senegal?


So much love to share
Africa has a lot of love to give


Pure blackness, oneness so rare
Africa is a place of unity among black people


So much love to care
There is a lot of care to be shared in Africa


Let them know they missin' out
People who have not experienced Africa are really missing out


Mama Africa has
Africa embodies all of these things


Sing again
Repeat the message


A
The letter A represents what happened to Africans


Is for all the love and the life took away
Africans had their love and freedom taken from them


F
The letter F represents slavery


Don't forget we were bought and trade
Africans were sold like commodities


R
The letter R represents the journey that Africans took


Ripped from the land and shipped away
Africans were forced to leave their homeland and shipped to other parts of the world


I
The letter I represents inspiration and survival


Is the inspiration we use to survive
Africans used their inspiration to survive slavery and oppression


C
The letter C represents the importance of seeing Africa through your own eyes


Have to see it with your own cries
You have to experience Africa yourself to truly appreciate it


A
The letter A represents the need to take action


Don't play, add it up and arrive
Take action, add up the information, and come to your own conclusion


Still you don't know
There is still so much to learn about Africa


The land is so gold and green
Africa is rich in resources and has beautiful landscapes


The place is so fresh and clean
Africa has a lot of natural beauty and is a clean environment


And everyday I water my garden
African people take care of their environment


Tell if you feel it deep in your heart and
If you really listen, you can feel the love in Africa


The space is so cool and nice
Africa has a cool, calming atmosphere


Visit once, guaranteed to visit twice
After one visit to Africa, you will want to return again


And if you just believe in the Most High
If you have faith, you will be rewarded


I know you'll be all right, Mama Africa has
Africa has everything you need to be happy and healthy


I just can't see how we livin' without it
The love in Africa is essential for life


Don't miss, don't miss one moment about it
Take advantage of every opportunity to experience Africa


Resist this bliss though I really doubt it
It's hard to resist the happiness and contentment that Africa brings


Oh yeah
Emphasizes the importance of African culture and love




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abdulsamad Hakeem, Aliaune Thiam, Bobby Dixon, Bradley Brown, Dalton Browne, Dave Richards, Everold Dwyer, Paul Henton, Tillman Otto

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@MPENetwork

2023 and it’s still fire! Timeless music by Akon!!!

@ghita3493

Maroc 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

@robincampbell8218

My heart is beating for Mama AFRICA AND I'M PROUD TO BE A DECENT

@jiblove

This song hits so much. As a person born in America to Caribbean parents, you know the feeling of home when you go but this song makes Africa feel like home too as we are all connected. Beautiful song. Loved it for years. Much love to Akon.

@winchea17

Akon is very wise. When this song first came out, I enjoyed it but didn't quite understand what he meant-i was ignorant then. Looking back and listening to it now, I can see the ton of thoughts he put into it and the wisdom he put on display. I was born and spent many years in Africa. This song, is now hitting home.
If you haven't listened to this song, I recommend you put it on repeat till u understand every word.

Thank you Akon for shedding light on Africa and introducing it to the world.
ASE.

@user-xy2eh4zw5g

He's calling ALL Africans spreaded out, to return back home... We are the one's that was shipped away... We hear the calling, and many are returning to the Promised Land... We here in the West knew exactly what he was saying from the beginning... I know many of our people in the Motherland haven't even heard about a slave trade... We do, and still feel the pain...

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@SeblosChannel

Thank you Akon for what you did in Africa. Giving them light gave them life.

@joellopez8084

Sammylopez @

@YuniqueMane9776

@Ruben and what's crazy is that the media didn't even acknowledge the hard work he put in...using his own money and claiming it during tax return like some of these celebrities...and i like how he went about it to on the low without seeking to be glorify....so mad respect to tha Man...but let Trump give an Appel to an homeless person shiit gone be Breaking News...

@anwjuice

Nouvelle Ecritue Dikembe Mutombo has donated way mors time and money . Manute Bol went broke helping Africa. Dude died broke

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