Àfrica
Marco V & O.B Lyrics


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C.E.O. LIFESTYLE
Jumping on a plane 16 hours straight to Africa
My ex from middle school saw me like damn Chuk an ambassador
Don't hate me got my racks up I expedite my passport
Anxiety all inside while I'm heading to the airport
You try to match my fly I told em go and get your drip up
I can't do no handshakes I can barley hold my wrist up
I'm a big fish in a little pond they call me Chuk the dawn
Hop on a flight pop a z won't see the sun til tomorrow
Jumping off a plane just to hop right on another plane
I met a baddie from Spain and I can't pronounce her name
I'm in Lagos now where my pops got pushed outta bounds
Arrived to a mansion that's surrounded by a compound
My fam saw me started crying I told them to calm down
God got me here to give you cheer no sleep til sun down
Gotta maid I'm paid walking through the village like a slave
Really Ima king tho
Inherited a kingdom
Jumping on a plane 16 hours straight to Africa
My ex from middle school saw me like damn Chuk an ambassador
Don't Hate me got my racks up I expedite my passport
Anxiety all inside while I'm heading to the airport
Jumping on a plane 16 hours straight to Africa
My ex from middle school saw me like damn Chuk an ambassador
Don't Hate me got my racks up I expedite my passport
Anxiety all inside while I'm heading to the airport
Jumping on a plane to see my daddy get put in his grave
People lined up street to street cause they all want to meet with me
That's when I finally saw that there is power in Okeke
Pops was bigger than trump I got the papers at my home
It's a contract for a hundred million dollars in my home
Getcha girl some pink toes cause she stepping on my floor now
Don't let the states fool ya Lagos is way cooler
7 car garage for the limo it's a Benzo
Jumping on a plane 16 hours straight to Africa
My ex from middle school saw me like damn Chuk an ambassador
Don't Hate me got my racks up I expedite my passport
Anxiety all inside while I'm heading to the airport
Jumping on a plane 16 hours straight to Africa
My ex from middle school saw me like damn Chuk an ambassador
Don't Hate me got my racks up I expedite my passport
Anxiety all inside while I'm heading to the airport
Looking in they eyes see they they look at me like freedom
I swag surf in Abuja
I mob like an intruder




In Lagos I play with pesos
In Lagos I play with pesos

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Marco V & O.B's song "Africa" tell the story of Chuk, who is living a CEO lifestyle, and his journey to Africa. Chuk is flying 16 hours straight to Africa and on the flight, he meets a woman from Spain. When he lands, he goes to his family's mansion where he comforts them after the loss of his father. Chuk realizes his father's legacy and the power of the Okeke family. In Africa, Chuk is treated like a king and he has a 7 car garage for his limo. Chuk is stepping on pink toes, enjoying his wealth and success. While he may feel anxiety en route, he is living his best life, yet never forgetting his roots.


The lyrics tell the tale of a man who is experiencing what is it is like to have newfound success and to see the world through a different lens. He is proud of his heritage, and excited to bring cheer to his family in Africa. Throughout the song, Chuk references his past, and how people from his middle school knew him before he became successful. He reveals information about his life in Africa that is unfamiliar to people who live in the states, and his confidence exudes through the chorus. Overall, the song Africa encourages people to think about their roots, and not to forget where they come from.


Line by Line Meaning

Jumping on a plane 16 hours straight to Africa
Starting a long journey to reach the continent of Africa


My ex from middle school saw me like damn Chuk an ambassador
An old acquaintance was surprised to see the singer having the status of an ambassador


Don't hate me got my racks up I expedite my passport
The singer has earned money and used it to get their passport quickly


Anxiety all inside while I'm heading to the airport
The artist is anxious while traveling to the airport


You try to match my fly I told em go and get your drip up
Someone tried to imitate the artist's style, but they were advised to work on their own.


I can't do no handshakes I can barley hold my wrist up
The singer is too weak to shake hands due to their tiredness or lack of physical strength.


I'm a big fish in a little pond they call me Chuk the dawn
The singer is a significant figure in a small area and is known as 'Chuk the dawn.'


Hop on a flight pop a z won't see the sun til tomorrow
The artist has taken some drugs to help them sleep and won't see the sun until the next day.


Jumping off a plane just to hop right on another plane
The artist has landed and immediately has to board another flight.


I met a baddie from Spain and I can't pronounce her name
The artist has met an attractive woman from Spain whose name they can't correctly pronounce.


I'm in Lagos now where my pops got pushed outta bounds
The singer is in Lagos, where their father was forcefully removed from an area.


Arrived to a mansion that's surrounded by a compound
The artist has reached a grand mansion that is enclosed by a fence or wall.


My fam saw me started crying I told them to calm down
The singer's family cried upon seeing them, and the singer had to calm them down.


God got me here to give you cheer no sleep til sun down
The singer believes that they were brought to this place to bring happiness to others and will work tirelessly until nightfall.


Gotta maid I'm paid walking through the village like a slave
Although the singer is wealthy, they are humble and walk through the village like a servant.


Really Ima king tho Inherited a kingdom
The artist believes that they are a king because they inherited a kingdom.


Jumping on a plane to see my daddy get put in his grave
The artist has flown to Africa to attend their father's funeral.


People lined up street to street cause they all want to meet with me
The singer is so famous that people are lining the streets to meet them.


That's when I finally saw that there is power in Okeke
The singer realizes that there is a strong influence present within the community.


Pops was bigger than trump I got the papers at my home
The artist's father was more important than Donald Trump, and they have documents to prove it.


It's a contract for a hundred million dollars in my home
There is a contract worth one hundred million dollars present in the artist's home.


Getcha girl some pink toes cause she stepping on my floor now
The artist wants their guest to remove their shoes before entering the house.


Don't let the states fool ya Lagos is way cooler
The singer believes that Lagos is a much better place than the United States.


7 car garage for the limo it's a Benzo
There is a seven-car garage for the artist's limousine that is a Mercedes Benz.


Looking in they eyes see they they look at me like freedom
When people see the singer, they view the singer as a symbol of freedom.


I swag surf in Abuja I mob like an intruder
The singer has danced in Abuja and moves through the city like an intruder.


In Lagos I play with pesos
The singer is enjoying their time in Lagos by spending money.




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Written by: Chuka Okeke

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