Duane Stephenson started out with his High School pals in a group called To… Read Full Bio ↴Duane Stephenson started out with his High School pals in a group called To-Isis who emerged from the performing ensemble Cathy Levy Players.

To-Isis (to everything beautiful) was formed within the Cathy Levy Players in 1996. The members of the former 7-member group, (now 5) were all major players in this company.

The group embarked on their recording career with the release of their debut single Ghetto Pain, in 2003 and its accompanying music video. This song was written by Duane Stephenson, produced by Dean Fraser and arranged by Ewan Simpson and Dean Fraser. The follow-up single and video for Heavens Will Rise Up premiered on Entertainment Report on Television Jamaica on Friday, January 16, 2004. Again written by Duane Stephenson, Renardo Lewis and Robert Morgan and produced and arranged by the same team as Ghetto Pain.

In 2005 To-Isis signed on to the official face of the Juici Patties 25th anniversary celebrations, also writing and recording the theme song and video for their One Jamaica campaign.

Duane Stephenson recently went solo and has 'opened' for a several local and international artistes in Jamaica and overseas. He performed at Reggae Sumfest last summer as a solo artiste.

African Woman
Duane Stephenson Lyrics

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Oh african woman (royal), queen of the nile yeah with that perfect smile
Oooh oh african woman (so royal)
Queen of the nile

Like the warriors of great king pharoah
I'll protect you so dem cyah come near you
You're so special with an open mind,
Like the pyramids of egypt

Girl your love is like the sands of time
Keep on flowing deep just like river nile
Oh so beautiful and so divine,
Girl you really blow my mind

With that african eyes, and that african smile
Wont you give me some time baby,
Wanna give you some of mine
You and that african eyes and that african smile
Wont you give me some time baby
Wanna give you some of mine girl

You're a queen you're a lioness
In the future girl i see you as my empress
Always dress ina your royal gown
Always a smile not a frown
Dem cant kick or come box you down
Stand your ground hit them pound for pound
Dem silly charms cant hold you down
Rasta you need not a clown

With that african eyes, and that african smile
Wont you give me some time baby,
Wanna give you some of mine
You and that african eyes and that african smile
Wont you give me some time baby
Wanna give you some of mine girl

African smile, that african smile yea
My nubian princess, simply the best
From the east to the west
Love to touch and feel you
Girl i really need you
Come here my african daughter
Girl a you that me want ya
To put my lips pon your chocolate lips
To put my hands on your nubian hips
And if i ever feel lonely
And need someone to hold me
You inna mi heart you what from the start yeah

Like the warriors of great king pharoah
I'll protect you so dem cyah come near you
You're so special with an open mind,
Like the pyramids of egypt
Girl your love is like the sands of time
Keep on flowing like the great river nile
Oh so beautiful and so divine,
Girl you really blow my mind

With that african eyes, and that african smile
Wont you give me some time,

Wanna give you some of mine
You and that african eyes and that african smile yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

Duane Stephenson's song "African Woman" is an ode to the beauty, strength, and resilience of African women. The singer in the song pays tribute to the beauty of African women, describing them as queens and lionesses. He highlights their physical features such as their African eyes and smiles, which he finds captivating. He likens their love to the sands of time that keep flowing deep like the river Nile, and compares their open-mindedness to the Pyramids of Egypt. He also speaks of their ability to stand their ground and not be knocked down by anyone who tries to bring them down.

The singer expresses his desire to be with an African woman and makes it clear that he sees her as a future empress in his life. He wants to touch and feel her, and he finds comfort in the idea of having her by his side when he feels lonely. He acknowledges that African women have been subject to oppression, but he wants to be the one to protect and cherish them.

The song deals with themes of empowerment, love, and cultural heritage. It celebrates the beauty of African women and acknowledges their value as equals. The song encourages women to stand tall and not be knocked down by anyone, while also acknowledging the need for love and connection.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh african woman (royal), queen of the nile yeah with that perfect smile
The African woman is a royal queen, just like the queen of the Nile with her iconic smile.

Like the warriors of great king pharoah I'll protect you so dem cyah come near you You're so special with an open mind, Like the pyramids of egypt Girl your love is like the sands of time Keep on flowing deep just like river nile Oh so beautiful and so divine, Girl you really blow my mind
Just like the warriors of King Pharaoh, I'll protect you from those who try to harm you. You're so special with an open mind just like the pyramids of Egypt. Your love is timeless, much like the famous sands of time and it flows just like the great River Nile. You're an exceptional woman who makes me feel amazed.

With that african eyes, and that african smile Wont you give me some time baby, Wanna give you some of mine You and that african eyes and that african smile
Your African eyes and that beautiful smile of yours make me want to give you all my time, and I also want to give some of my love to you. Your African eyes and lovely smile have captured my heart.

You're a queen you're a lioness In the future girl i see you as my empress Always dress ina your royal gown Always a smile not a frown Dem cant kick or come box you down Stand your ground hit them pound for pound Dem silly charms cant hold you down Rasta you need not a clown
You're not just a queen but a lioness, and I envision you as my empress in the future. You dress like royalty and always have a smile on your face. No one can defeat you, and you stand your ground excellently. Additionally, no one can control you with their silly charms, and you don't need anyone else's approval.

African smile, that african smile yea My nubian princess, simply the best From the east to the west Love to touch and feel you Girl i really need you Come here my african daughter Girl a you that me want ya To put my lips pon your chocolate lips To put my hands on your nubian hips And if i ever feel lonely And need someone to hold me You inna mi heart you what from the start yeah
I adore that African smile of yours, my Nubian princess, you are the best. You can be found from the East to the West, and I love touching you and feeling you. I really need you, my African daughter, and it's you that I want. I want to kiss your chocolate lips and rest my hands on your Nubian hips. And when I feel lonely and need someone to hold me, I know you have been in my heart from the start.

With that african eyes, and that african smile Wont you give me some time, Wanna give you some of mine You and that african eyes and that african smile yeah yeah
Your African eyes and beautiful smile will always fascinate me, and I want to give you all my time and love. I am captivated by your African eyes and that beautiful smile of yours.

Writer(s): Andre France Gordon, Donald Anthony Dennis, Kirk Andre Bennett, Lamont St. Partick Savory, Ranoy Gordon, Duane Anthony Stephenson

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