Dr. Alban (born August 26, 1957 as Alban Nwapa in Nigeria) grew up listening to Fela Kuti and James Brown. At age 23, he began studying dentistry. In order to be able to finance his university studies the music-loving medical student started making his own music. During this time Alban worked as a DJ in the well known Stockholm club 'Alphabet Street'. Very quickly his name became widely known, especially since Alban often sang to the records he put on the turntable as a DJ. DJ René couldn't help but notice him and so the highly intelligent medical student was discovered. But first Alban finished his studies and even opened his own dentistry practice.
In 1990, he met Denniz PoP from the SweMix label. Alban laid aside his dentist's drill and realised his dream. Together with Denniz and Rap-Queen Leila K, his first record, Hello Africa - his declaration of love for his African home - broke all records. Alban Nwapa became Dr. Alban. His debut-album Hello Africa sold roughly 1 million copies world-wide.
One year later this success was surpassed by the second album One Love. 1.6 million singles of the song It's My Life were sold.
The album immediately sold over 1.7 million units. Then followed the albums Look Who's Talking and Born In Africa. All in all, Dr. Alban can look back on world-wide sales of over 5 million albums and over 6 million singles, which resulted in 7 times Silver, 30 times Gold and 30 times Platinum. His hit No Coke was even used to illustrate an anti-drugs campaign in Sweden.
After a re-release of No Coke, Dr. Alban confirmed his Euro dance style with his hits Look Who's Talking and Let The Beat Go On.
He created his own record company 'dr.records', on which he released Born in Africa, the first CD recorded completely in his studios. He became the producer of many artists such as La Cream.
More recently, his voice was featured on Sash!'s single Colour The World.
In 2000, he released the album titled Prescription.
In 2002 Dr. Alban featured Yamboo to release a remix for Sing Hallelujah!.
In 2007 Dr. Alban released the album titled Back To Basics.
Official website: http://www.dralban.net/
Born In Africa
Dr. Alban Lyrics
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The future is yet to come
Hear this
Going back to my root
Born in Africa
′Cause I'm born in Africa
Born in Africa
Going back to my root
Born in Africa
′Cause I'm born in Africa
Born in Africa
True born Africa I true
Cause I was born in Africa, jah know
Say mi come from Nigeria land of oil
Land of diamond gold sugarcane
We plant cossawa and sweet potations
We have a lot of thing but no discipline discipline
That is we got from colonialism
All this was Babylon business
Going back to my root
Born in Africa
'Cause I′m born in Africa
Born in Africa
Going back to my root
Born in Africa
′Cause I'm born in Africa
Born in Africa
White man never give up Africa
White man never give up the business, business
Why this division in Africa
Why this division in the system
It doesn′t have no moral no self? conches?
Some of them went to America
Some of them went to the Carribien
Some of them died other Atlantic
Going back to my root
Born in Africa
'Cause I′m born in Africa
Born in Africa
Going back to my root
Born in Africa
'Cause I′m born in Africa
Born in Africa
South Africa, Egypt, Livia, Algeria, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Angola, Rwand, Nigeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana
Going back to my root
Born in Africa
'Cause I'm born in Africa
Born in Africa
Going back to my root
Born in Africa
′Cause I′m born in Africa
Born in Africa
The song "Born In Africa" by Dr. Alban explores the singer's connection and pride in his African heritage. The lyrics serve as a reminder that though the past cannot be changed, the future is still unwritten and open to possibilities. The repeated lines "Going back to my root, Born in Africa, 'Cause I'm born in Africa" reaffirm his identity and remind listeners that their roots are essential and should be nurtured.
The song also addresses the negative impact that colonialism had on Africa, resulting in a lack of discipline and division. Dr. Alban highlights the wealth present on the continent but questions why there is such a severe divide, implying that it is morally wrong and results in a loss of self-awareness for the people of Africa. The mention of various African countries in the song also serves to reinforce the idea of a shared history and the need for unity.
In essence, "Born In Africa" serves as an uplifting reminder of pride in one's identity, the need to return to one's roots, and the importance of acknowledging the shared history and unity in Africa.
Line by Line Meaning
The past has gone
The past no longer exists.
The future is yet to come
The future hasn't happened yet.
Hear this
Listen to what I have to say.
Going back to my root
Returning to my place of origin or cultural heritage.
Born in Africa
Born on the continent of Africa.
'Cause I'm born in Africa
Because I was born on the continent of Africa.
True born Africa I true
I am truly from Africa.
Cause I was born in Africa, jah know
I was born in Africa, you know.
Say mi come from Nigeria land of oil
I come from Nigeria, a country with oil resources.
Land of diamond gold sugarcane
Nigeria also has resources such as diamonds, gold, and sugarcane.
We plant cossawa and sweet potations
We grow crops such as cassava and sweet potatoes.
We have a lot of thing but no discipline discipline
We possess many resources, but lack discipline.
That is we got from colonialism
Our lack of discipline is a product of colonialism.
All this was Babylon business
This was all a result of oppressive systems created by those in power.
White man never give up Africa
Colonizers have never truly given up control of Africa.
White man never give up the business, business
Colonizers have never given up their economic interests in Africa.
Why this division in Africa
Why is there division amongst African nations?
Why this division in the system
Why is there division created by systems of power?
It doesn't have no moral no self? conches?
These systems lack moral values or self-reflection.
Some of them went to America
Some Africans were taken to America during the slave trade.
Some of them went to the Carribien
Some Africans were taken to the Caribbean during the slave trade.
Some of them died other Atlantic
Some Africans died during the brutal Middle Passage on the Atlantic Ocean during the slave trade.
South Africa, Egypt, Livia, Algeria, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Angola, Rwand, Nigeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana
List of African countries.
Writer(s): Alban Nwapa, Ari Erik Veikko Lehtonen, Jorge Estaban Vasconcelo
Contributed by Chloe D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vladyslavbabak5338
Going back to my roots
Born in Africa
'Cause I'm born in Africa
Born in Africa
Going back to my roots
Born in Africa
'Cause I'm born in Africa
Born in Africa
True born Africa I true
Cause I'm true born African
Jah know
Say mi come from Nigeria land of oil
Land of diamond gold and sugarcane
We plant cossawa and sweet potations
We have a lot of thing but no discipline
That is we got from colonialism
All this was Babylon business
Going back to my roots
Born in Africa
'Cause I'm born in Africa
Born in Africa
Going back to my roots
Born in Africa
'Cause I'm born in Africa
Born in Africa
White man never give up Africa
White man never give up the business
Why this division in Africa
Why this division in the system
It doesn't have no moral, no self-conscience
Some of them went to America
Some of them went to the Caribbean
Some of them died over Atlantic
Going back to my roots
Born in Africa
'Cause I'm born in Africa
Born in Africa
Going back to my roots
Born in Africa
'Cause I'm born in Africa
Born in Africa
South Africa, Egypt
Libia, Algeria
Zimbabwe, Mozambique
Angola, Rwanda
Nigeria, Morocco
Tunisia, Ghana
Going back to my roots
Born in Africa
'Cause I'm born in Africa
Born in Africa
Going back to my roots
Born in Africa
'Cause I'm born in Africa
Born in Africa
@user-is5ch3fi7i
Прошлое прошло
Будущее еще впереди
Слышать это
Возвращение к моему корню
Родился в Африке
Потому что я родился в Африке
Родился в Африке
Истинная рожденная Африка
Потому что я родился в Африке
Я знаю
Скажите, что ми пришли из нигерийской земли нефти
Земля сахарного тростника из алмазного золота
Мы выращиваем корасса и сладкие добавки
У нас много чего, кроме дисциплинарной дисциплины
То есть мы получили от колониализма
Все это был бизнес Вавилона
Белый человек никогда не отказывается от Африки
Белый человек никогда не отказывается от бизнес-бизнеса
Почему это разделение в Африке
Почему это разделение в системе
У него нет никакой нравственности? Conches?
Некоторые из них отправились в Америку
Некоторые из них отправились в Каррибиен
Некоторые из них погибли в другой Атлантике
Южная Африка Египет
Ливия Алжир
Зимбабве Мозамбик
Ангольская руанда
Нигерия Марокко
Тунис Гана
@VasilySolodovOfficial
Судя по количеству комментов на русском языке можно подумать, что это русская народная песня, а доктор Албан русский народный исполнитель.
@politrazor
А вы чего волнуетесь?
@miromiro5018
Да блок,цензура демократия
@onuohaudochukwu6180
So true. I noticed that as well. It's the beauty of great music, isn't it?
@MusVideo123
Так-то нет,Албан был очень популярен в 90х в целом мире,но в начале 90х с хитами типо "It's My Life" песни начиная с 1996г имеют мало просмотров,т.к. Албан тогда был малопопулярен в целом мире
@miromiro5018
Ты один из них друг
@user-fw5qb7xm7l
Африканец поет на английском, а ностальгируют и комментируют русскоязычные! Начало 90х тяжелое но счастливое время нашей юности.
@VasilySolodovOfficial
Албан русский народный певец.
@edelweiss6343
Он припев поёт на одном из диалектов Ганы Лу-у слова это хорошо,Кана лафия( как дела)Лафия лу-у (дела хорошо)Лу-у это как бы отлично хорошо.он говарит: точнасти не могу описать ,но смысл такой, как же ты хороша ,мая Африка.
@lilyakirson8102
мы то не знаем о чём поется в песне а те которые англоязычные они знают и может из за текста не слушают песню