African Pride
Buju Banton Lyrics


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Thou we struggle
Jah is the ruler and protector of I & I life
All man a bawl (Eh!)

(Ethiopia) Africans with African pride
(Somalia) Fighting to attain our rights
Want no more shedding of blood
For our nation to move forward
(Mozambique) Africans with African pride
(Zambia) Fighting to attain our rights
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward

What make we can't all unite
Put each man difference aside
Why can't we just come together
Cease from tribal wars and fight
Who knows better must do better
A source of collective insight
May not be exposed to education
But surely knows wrong from right

(Nigeria) Africans with African pride
(Ghana) Fighting to attain our rights
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward
(Zimbabwe) Africans with African pride
(Zaire) Fighting to attain our rights
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward

Self help with inner motivation
Teach I to be self sufficient
don't want to depend on no one
For attainment of my bread
Oh these words
Oh my calling
Children crying white squall tears
Hunger rampant harvest plenty (ooohwe, whoa)

(Senegal) Africans with African pride
(South Africa) Fighting to attain our rights
Want no more shedding of blood
For any nation to move forward
(Ethiopia) Africans with African pride
(Somalia) Fighting to attain our rights
(oh oh oh oh oh oh oh)
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)

(Unde-lay, Unde-lay, Unde-lay, uh lay lay woi)
(Unde-lay, Unde-lay, Unde-lay, uh lay lay woi)
(Woi)

(Freedom) free Africa
A free free Africa
(Freedom) free Africa
A free indi-Africa
(Freedom) free Africa
Di whole entire Africa
(Freedom) free Africa (Whoa, woy-yo)

(Botswana) Africans with African pride
(Cameroon) Fighting to attain our rights
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward
(Angola) Africans with African pride
(Namibia) Fighting to attain our rights
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward

What make we can't all unite
Put each man difference aside
Why can't we just come together
Cease dis tribal war and fight
Who knows better must do better
A source of collective insight
May not be exposed to education
But surely knows wrong from right

(Algeria) Africans with African pride
(Mali) Fighting to attain our rights
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward
(Benin) Africans with African pride
(Burundi) Fighting to attain our rights
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward

Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward




Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "African Pride" by Buju Banton is an appeal to African nations to unite and fight for their rights. The song emphasizes the need for Africans to stop shedding blood and come together to attain progress. Buju Banton portrays a picture of nations such as Ethiopia, Somalia, Mozambique, and Zambia, who fight for their rights despite the challenges that they face. He explains that education is not the only source of insight, and anyone who knows wrong from right can lead the way.


Buju Banton laments the tribal wars and calls for everyone to come together, put their differences aside, and strive for collective progress. The song also stresses the need for Africans to practice self-sufficiency instead of depending on others for their livelihood. The call for freedom and equality resonates throughout the song, with Buju Banton making an impassioned plea for the entire African continent to be free.


The lyrics of "African Pride" are a reminder of the struggles that African nations have faced and an appeal to their spirit of resilience and pride. It highlights the need for unity and self-sufficiency and is a call to action for all Africans to come together and fight for a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

Thou we struggle
Although we are facing challenges and difficulties


Jah is the ruler and protector of I & I life
God is the leader and guardian of our lives


All man a bawl (Eh!)
Everyone is crying out in pain and distress


(Ethiopia) Africans with African pride
People from Ethiopia have a sense of pride in their African heritage


(Somalia) Fighting to attain our rights
The people of Somalia are struggling to gain their human rights


Want no more shedding of blood
Do not want to see any more violence or killing


For our nation to move forward
In order for our country to progress


(Mozambique) Africans with African pride
People from Mozambique are proud of their African identity


(Zambia) Fighting to attain our rights
The people of Zambia are fighting for their rights


(Nigeria) Africans with African pride
Nigerians have a sense of pride in their African heritage


(Ghana) Fighting to attain our rights
The people of Ghana are fighting for their rights


Put each man difference aside
Set aside our individual differences


Why can't we just come together
Why can't we unite and work together?


Cease from tribal wars and fight
Stop fighting based on tribal differences


Who knows better must do better
Those who are knowledgeable should use their knowledge to make a positive change


A source of collective insight
A group of people who share knowledge can offer valuable guidance


May not be exposed to education
Some people may not have access to formal education


But surely knows wrong from right
But they still know what is morally right and wrong


(Senegal) Africans with African pride
People from Senegal are proud of their African identity


(South Africa) Fighting to attain our rights
The people of South Africa are fighting for their rights


(Ethiopia) Africans with African pride
People from Ethiopia have a sense of pride in their African heritage


(Somalia) Fighting to attain our rights
The people of Somalia are struggling to gain their human rights


(Unde-lay, Unde-lay, Unde-lay, uh lay lay woi)
Lyrics signaling the rhythm of the song


(Freedom) free Africa
A call for African countries to be free and independent


(Botswana) Africans with African pride
People from Botswana have a sense of pride in their African heritage


(Cameroon) Fighting to attain our rights
The people of Cameroon are working to gain their human rights


(Angola) Africans with African pride
People from Angola have a sense of pride in their African heritage


(Namibia) Fighting to attain our rights
The people of Namibia are fighting for their rights


Want no more shedding of blood
Do not want to see any more violence or killing


For dis nation to move forward
In order for the country to progress


Want no more shedding of blood
Do not want to see any more violence or killing


Want no more shedding of blood
Do not want to see any more violence or killing


Want no more shedding of blood
Do not want to see any more violence or killing


For dis nation to move forward
In order for the country to progress


For dis nation to move forward
In order for the country to progress




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEVEN MARSDEN, LOWELL DUNBAR, DONALD DENNIS, MARK MYRIE, DONOVAN GERMAIN

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LETRAS
Thou we struggle
Jah is the ruler and protector of I & I life
All man a bawl (Eh!)
Africans with African pride
(Somalia) Fighting to attain our rights
Want no more shedding of blood
For our nation to move forward
(Mozambique) Africans with African pride
(Zambia) Fighting to attain our rights
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward
What make we can't all unite
Put each man difference aside
Why can't we just come together
Cease from tribal wars and fight
Who knows better must do better
A source of collective insight
May not be exposed to education
But surely knows wrong from right
Africans with African pride
(Ghana) Fighting to attain our rights
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward
(Zimbabwe) Africans with African pride
(Zaire) Fighting to attain our rights
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward
Self help with inner motivation
Teach I to be self sufficient
don't want to depend on no one
For attainment of my bread
Oh these words
Oh my calling
Children crying white squall tears
Hunger rampant harvest plenty (ooohwe, whoa)
Africans with African pride
(South Africa) Fighting to attain our rights
Want no more shedding of blood
For any nation to move forward
(Ethiopia) Africans with African pride
(Somalia) Fighting to attain our rights
(oh oh oh oh oh oh oh)
(oh oh oh oh oh oh)
free Africa
A free free Africa
(Freedom) free Africa
A free indi-Africa
(Freedom) free Africa
Di whole entire Africa
(Freedom) free Africa (Whoa, woy-yo)
Africans with African pride
(Cameroon) Fighting to attain our rights
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward
(Angola) Africans with African pride
(Namibia) Fighting to attain our rights
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward
What make we can't all unite
Put each man difference aside
Why can't we just come together
Cease dis tribal war and fight
Who knows better must do better
A source of collective insight
May not be exposed to education
But surely knows wrong from right
Africans with African pride
(Mali) Fighting to attain our rights
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward
(Benin) Africans with African pride
(Burundi) Fighting to attain our rights
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward
Want no more shedding of blood
For dis nation to move forward



All comments from YouTube:

DD Morris

This made me shed some tears. I live in the Caribbean and I occasionally heard this song growing up but as I get older, I begin to realize what we lost due to slavery our true language/tongue, lineage, identity, culture, originality, and so much more, It just hurts sometimes.

Nicole Hunte

Tears always flow down my cheeks when I listen to this song... very deep lyrics.... the beat is awesome

K Mac M

Yes true indeed

Ras Jada

I feel the same way too

Amariah Hardware

That's the spirit that's in us that they broke by separating us when we come together we are much greater than they ever will be because we are Yah chosen people that's why the spirit inside us react this way

Doreen Patterson

STOP!
We can look back at what we have lost or we can look at where we are now and the future! So where are we and what we have done?We have formed a new culture of the Caribbean.
Caribbean culture is unique! It punches way above its weight in terms of food, music, sport, the Arts etc right across the planet!! We should be very proud of our achievements.

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PL Boogie

United we stand. African pride!

Nigerianflavor22

I have noticed two things. When I call myself Nigerian, Africans say you are not really Afrcian. When I call myself American, Americans will say you different. For all the bicultural people out there be proud of all your cultures! Being bicultural is a blessing! Don't let anyone tell you what or who you are and don't let anyone tell you what you are or are not proud of. DEFINE YOURSELF! God has just been so good to me.God is so good! With God, no one can break me.

Jimmy Mac

This dude is so versatile, everything he does is golden

jmoney1135

GOD BLESS AFRICA!!!!!!

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