Africa
Orchestre G.M.I Lyrics
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Let me hear you say Africa
One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa
Mama Africa ooh
Samlokoo
Lokoo
London to Naija
London to Naija
Our matter de scatta
Dey don de show us love
In the streets of Africa
Dey don de show us love
Anywhere that we go
One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa
One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa
Na the streets de show us love
Show us love
Now we aint going down
Cause our love is so strong
Now we de voice on every station
We get love from every nation
Our face is on television
Now we have a clearer vision
We thank the lord
Cause we don evolve
Assurance dey come
Davido pick my call
It's risky
London to Naija
We give dem Banga
London to Naija
Our matter de scatta
Dey don de show us love
In the streets of Africa
Dey don de show us love
Anywhere that we go
One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa
One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa
We gather the thing
And we de turn up the place for Africa
All my people wey dey for the place
Ewa kajo japa
Naija na my country that's why I dey de my day
I go chop amala
I go chop ewedu
Chinkafa atiwake
My land is green
Is green is green
My flag is green
It's green it's green
London to Naija
We give dem Banga
London to Naija
Our matter de scatta
Dey don de show us love
In the streets of Africa
Dey don de show us love
Anywhere that we go
One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa
One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa
Thatguydrew my boy
Dablins my bro
Rinno my g
Elda my guy
Traction
Mega d big producer
96 My brudda
Samz
Our face is on television
Now we have a clearer vision
We thank the lord
Cause we don evolve
Assurance dey come
Davido pick my call
It's risky
London to Naija
We give dem Banga
London to Naija
Our matter de scatta
Dey don de show us love
In the streets of Africa
Dey don de show us love
Anywhere that we go
One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa
One time for Africa
Let me hear you say Africa
Orchestre G.M.I's song Africa celebrates the diverse cultures and people of Africa, highlighting the love and support they receive in the streets of the continent as well as across the world. The repetition of the phrase "One time for Africa, let me hear you say Africa" is a call to unite and appreciate African heritage collectively. The song commends the growing recognition and acceptance of African music on the world stage, with acknowledgments to notable figures such as Davido, a popular Nigerian singer, and London, which has become a hub for African entertainment.
The lyrics of Africa show a sense of pride and patriotism towards the continent, with lines like "Naija na my country that's why I dey my day, I go chop amala, I go chop ewedu, Chinkafa atiwake" expressing fondness for the local cuisine and traditions. The song's title is constantly repeated and highlighted to emphasize the importance of Africa in the artists' lives and hearts.
The song is a beautiful tribute to Africa, highlighting the diverse cultures, food, and music of the continent. It is a call for unity and love for Africa beyond borders, appreciating the growing recognition of African music and entertainment all over the world.
Line by Line Meaning
One time for Africa
Let's give a shoutout to Africa
Let me hear you say Africa
We want everyone to join in and say the word Africa
Mama Africa ooh
Africa is like a mother to us
Samlokoo
Lokoo
London to Naija
From London to Nigeria
We give dem Banga
We deliver amazing music
Our matter de scatta
Our work is exploding and gaining popularity
Dey don de show us love
People are showing us love and support
In the streets of Africa
Everywhere we go in Africa
Anywhere that we go
No matter where we travel
Na the streets de show us love
The love and support we receive is coming from the people on the streets
Show us love
People are supporting our work and music
Now we ain't going down
We are not going to fail
Cause our love is so strong
We have a strong passion and determination to keep going
Now we de voice on every station
Our music is being played on every radio station
We get love from every nation
People from all around the world are showing us love and support
Our face is on television
Our faces are on television screens
We thank the lord
We are grateful to God
Cause we don evolve
We have evolved and grown in our music career
Assurance dey come
Good things are coming our way
Davido pick my call
Davido, a famous musician, has called me
It's risky
This journey has its risks
We gather the thing
We bring our talents and skills together
And we de turn up the place for Africa
We bring energy and excitement for the people of Africa
All my people wey dey for the place
Everyone who is present
Ewa kajo japa
Naija na my country that's why I dey de my day
Nigeria is my country and that's why I'm living my life there
I go chop amala
I will eat amala (a Nigerian dish)
I go chop ewedu
I will eat ewedu (a Nigerian soup)
Chinkafa atiwake
My land is green
My country is lush and fertile
Is green is green
The green land is unmistakable
My flag is green
The flag of my country has the color green
It's green it's green
The green color is significant and prominent in my culture
Thatguydrew my boy
Thatguydrew is my friend
Dablins my bro
Dablins is my brother
Rinno my g
Rinno is my guy (friend)
Elda my guy
Elda is my friend
Traction
Mega d big producer
Mega D is a well-known music producer
96 My brudda
96 is my brother (friend)
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Abbas Samaha
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