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/
Show Me
Dr. Alban Lyrics
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I want to tell you my story
I almost lost my life I'm South Africa
Thank you Dr Malinga
Let's go
Africa (show me love)
Africa wo (show me love)
Africa wo (show me love)
In Johannesburg there is palace I will never forget
Terrfontain is the place that I will never forget
Memories will never fade it seems like yesterday
When my own people almost took my life away
I remember the angry mob
I remember the sticks and stones
Wondering what did I do wrong
I almost thought my life was gone
Bathi mbulaleni mbulaleni mbulaleni
Wenzeni na wenzeni na
Africa (show me love)
Africa wo (show me love)
Africa (show me love)
Africa wo (show me love)
In africa there were no borders
These borders are bothering bothering us
Yilizwe lethu i Africa
Yilizwe lethu i Africa
Ubuntu (buphi ubuntu)
Ubuntu (humanity)
Ubuntu (buphi ubuntu)
Ubuntu ubuntu ubuntu ubuntu yhe
Africa (show me love)
Africa wo (show me love)
Africa (show me love)
Africa wo (show me love)
Africa (show me love)
Africa wo (show me love)
Africa (show me love)
Africa wo (show me love)
If we can teach how to hate
We can teach how to love
Darkness don't take out darkness only light
Hate can't take out hate only love
We are all Africans
The song "Show Me" by Dr. Alban featuring Pallaso is a call for love and unity in Africa. Pallaso, a Ugandan artist, tells the story of how he almost lost his life in South Africa but was saved by Dr. Malinga. He recalls the violent incident where an angry mob attacked him, and he thought his life was over. However, he celebrates the fact that he survived and received help from a fellow African. The chorus repeats the phrase “Africa, show me love” as a plea for Africans to come together and show love to one another.
The song continues with Pallaso sharing memories of his visit to Johannesburg, South Africa, with a specific mention of a place called Terrfontain, which he will never forget. He speaks of how there were no borders in Africa before colonialism, and how these borders now divide Africans. He calls for Ubuntu or humanity, asking where it is and why it is not practiced anymore. The song ends with another call for Africans to show love and unity, stating that if we can teach hate, we can also teach love, and that darkness cannot overcome darkness, only light can.
This song is an ode to Africa and the beauty of its people and culture. It celebrates African unity and encourages Africans to come together despite their differences. It also addresses the violence and divisions that exist within the continent and calls for a change towards a more unifying and loving society.
Line by Line Meaning
My name is Pallaso from Kampala Uganda
The singer, Pallaso, introduces himself as being from Kampala, Uganda.
I want to tell you my story
Pallaso wants to share his personal experiences with the listener.
I almost lost my life I'm South Africa
Pallaso nearly died in South Africa.
Thank you Dr Malinga
Pallaso expresses gratitude towards Dr. Malinga for his help.
Africa (show me love)
Pallaso calls upon Africa to show love.
In Johannesburg there is palace I will never forget
Pallaso recounts a memorable palace he saw in Johannesburg.
Terrfontain is the place that I will never forget
Pallaso remembers the place called Terrfontain and how it impacted him.
Memories will never fade it seems like yesterday
Pallaso claims that his memories of the place are still vivid as if it happened yesterday.
When my own people almost took my life away
Pallaso suffered an attack from his own people in that area.
I remember the angry mob
Pallaso revisits the image of an angry mob that posed a threat to him.
I remember the sticks and stones
Pallaso recalls that the mob used sticks and stones as weapons against him.
Wondering what did I do wrong
Pallaso questions what he did to deserve such violence and hostility.
I almost thought my life was gone
Pallaso thought he was going to die during the attack.
Bathi mbulaleni mbulaleni mbulaleni
This line comes from a Zulu traditional song that calls out for an end to violence.
Wenzeni na wenzeni na
Another call for peace in Zulu.
In africa there were no borders
Pallaso expresses nostalgia for a time in Africa when borders were not created and causing conflict.
These borders are bothering bothering us
Pallaso feels that the creation of borders is causing unrest and dividing people unnaturally.
Yilizwe lethu i Africa
This phrase in Zulu means 'Africa is our land.'
Ubuntu (buphi ubuntu)
Ubuntu is a South African philosophy that translates to 'humanity towards others'. Pallaso asks where this concept is in practice.
Ubuntu (humanity)
Pallaso stresses the importance of having humanity and treating others with respect and kindness.
Ubuntu (buphi ubuntu)
Again, Pallaso questions where Ubuntu is in practice.
Ubuntu ubuntu ubuntu ubuntu yhe
A repetition of the importance of embodying Ubuntu in one's interactions with others.
If we can teach how to hate
Pallaso suggests that if it's possible for people to be taught hate, it is equally possible for them to be taught love.
We can teach how to love
Pallaso proposes that love can be taught just as much as hate.
Darkness don't take out darkness only light
Pallaso advocates for using positive energy and actions to counteract negativity.
Hate can't take out hate only love
Pallaso argues that spreading love instead of hate is the only way to resolve conflicts and issues.
We are all Africans
Pallaso emphasizes that despite any differences or conflicts, people in Africa share a common identity as Africans.
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