Àfrica
Bea Benjamin (R.I.P.) Lyrics


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One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa
One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa
Mama Africa ooh
Samlokoo
Lokoo
London to Naija
We give dem Banga
London to Naija
Our matter de scatta
Dey don de show us love
In the streets of Africa
Dey don de show us love
Anywhere that we go
One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa
One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa
Na the streets de show us love
Show us love
Now we aint going down
Cause our love is so strong
Now we de voice on every station
We get love from every nation
Our face is on television
Now we have a clearer vision
We thank the lord
Cause we don evolve
Assurance dey come
Davido pick my call
It's risky
London to Naija
We give dem Banga
London to Naija
Our matter de scatta
Dey don de show us love
In the streets of Africa
Dey don de show us love
Anywhere that we go
One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa
One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa
We gather the thing
And we de turn up the place for Africa
All my people wey dey for the place
Ewa kajo japa
Naija na my country that's why I dey de my day
I go chop amala
I go chop ewedu
Chinkafa atiwake
My land is green
Is green is green
My flag is green
It's green it's green
London to Naija
We give dem Banga
London to Naija
Our matter de scatta
Dey don de show us love
In the streets of Africa
Dey don de show us love
Anywhere that we go
One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa
One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa
Thatguydrew my boy
Dablins my bro
Rinno my g
Elda my guy
Traction
Mega d big producer
96 My brudda
Samz
Our face is on television
Now we have a clearer vision
We thank the lord
Cause we don evolve
Assurance dey come
Davido pick my call
It's risky
London to Naija
We give dem Banga
London to Naija
Our matter de scatta
Dey don de show us love
In the streets of Africa
Dey don de show us love
Anywhere that we go
One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa




One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Africa" by Bea Benjamin celebrate the beauty, strength, and pride of Africa and its people. The song starts by inviting listeners to join in by chanting the name of the continent - "One time for Africa, let me hear you say Africa." The lyrics also acknowledge the contribution of Africans who have made a mark outside their home continent, as exemplified by the line "London to Naija, we give them Banga." The song focuses on the love and support that Africans experience wherever they go, as lyrically described in the lines "Dey don de show us love, in the streets of Africa, dey don de show us love, anywhere that we go." The lyrics also refer to various aspects of African culture, such as food, music and language, as well as the colors of Nigeria's flag, which is green.


The song presents a vibrant representation of Africa's rich culture and expressions of love, strength, and pride. The song emphasizes the unity of the African people and encourages others to join in celebrating the beauty of the continent.


Line by Line Meaning

One time for Africa
Let's celebrate Africa together


Let me hear you say Africa
Be proud and vocal about your love for Africa


Mama Africa ooh
Our beloved Africa


Samlokoo
A reference to someone, possibly a friend or fellow musician


Lokoo
A possible nickname or term of endearment


London to Naija
From London to Nigeria


We give dem Banga
We deliver great music to the people


Our matter de scatta
Our work is spreading and getting popular


Dey don de show us love
People are showing us love and support


In the streets of Africa
Everywhere we go in Africa


Anywhere that we go
Everywhere we travel and perform


Na the streets de show us love
We receive the most love and support from the people on the streets


Now we aint going down
We won't be defeated or give up


Cause our love is so strong
Our passion and love for our music and Africa is unbreakable


Now we de voice on every station
Our music is played and heard everywhere


We get love from every nation
People from all over the world appreciate and love our music


Our face is on television
We are becoming famous and recognizable on TV


We gather the thing
We bring together all the elements to make great music


And we de turn up the place for Africa
We bring energy and excitement to our performances for Africa


All my people wey dey for the place
All the people who are present


Ewa kajo japa
A phrase in Yoruba meaning let's dance and have fun


Naija na my country that's why I dey de my day
Nigeria is my country so I represent and am proud of it


I go chop amala
I will eat traditional Nigerian food


I go chop ewedu
I will eat a traditional Nigerian vegetable soup


Chinkafa atiwake
A phrase in Hausa meaning rice is ready


My land is green
Nigeria is full of vibrant nature and resources


Is green is green
This is an emphasis that Nigeria truly is green


My flag is green
The Nigerian flag is predominately green


It's green it's green
This is an emphasis that the Nigerian flag is indeed green


Thatguydrew my boy
A possible reference to a friend or fellow musician


Dablins my bro
A possible reference to a friend or fellow musician


Rinno my g
A possible reference to a friend or fellow musician


Elda my guy
A possible reference to a friend or fellow musician


Traction
A possible reference to a music group or production team


Mega d big producer
A possible reference to a music producer


96 My brudda
A possible reference to a friend or fellow musician


Samz
A possible reference to a friend or fellow musician


We thank the lord
We are grateful to God


Cause we don evolve
We have grown and evolved as musicians


Assurance dey come
Promises and good things are coming our way


Davido pick my call
A reference to the popular Nigerian musician Davido acknowledging them


It's risky
There are still challenges and risks involved in their journey




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Written by: Abbas Samaha

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@innercirclemusic1

Warning: This music will free your mind. Listen at your peril. A masterpiece of South African jazz. Sathima at her peak; Basil Coetzee's scorching tenor; 3 bassists incl. the unforgettable Basil Moses; 2 drummers incl. Monty Weber - a leading pioneer for fusing goema rhythms into jazz. Listen at full blast only.

@mizpahboy7513

For I am my mother's daughter, and the drums of Africa still beat in my heart.  ~Mary McLeod Bethune. This track is pure African silk

@NelsonMakossa

This is something out of this world!!!

@Masterfocus365

this one baaaaaaaadddd a$$$$$$$$$$$$ song! thanks for posting !

@Kim-zy8ix

Sublime 💛

@djdb5061

Floating. Just beautiful.

@geraldwooldridge1689

What a tune, lifts your soul. Deep.deep.deep spiritual vibes

@poeterocknatsu06

pépite! merci du cadeau :)

@bladome

oustanding!

@puttieyum

Merci

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