Mama Africa
Akon
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So much so much love So much So tell me can you feel it? So much so much yeah You know Then make that visit So much so much love So much Senegal can you feel it? So much so much yeah So much So much love to share Pure blackness, wantness is so rare So much love to care Let them know they're missin' out Mama Africa So much love to share Sweet blackness, oneness Meet me there So much love to care Let them know they missin' out Sing again A This is for all the love And the life took away F Don't forget we were bought and trade R ripped from the land and shipped away I Is the inspiration we use to survive C Have to see it with your own cries A No play add it up and arrive Still you don't know The land is so gold and green The place is so fresh and clean And everyday I water my garden Tell me if you feel it deep in your heart This place is so cool and nice Visit once, guaranteed to visit twice And if you just believe in the most high I know you'll be all right So much love to share Pure blackness, wantness is so rare So much love to care Let them know they're missin' out Mama Africa So much love to share Sweet blackness, oneness Meet me there So much love to care Let them know they missin' out A That's my favorite place when I need to get away F Must forget but we can't forget to pray R Like Lance ridin' on the runway I In my homeland and I'm feelin' so alive C Imagine Africa unite A Gonna accept mass alright Still you don't know Skin is so dark and brown She lifts me right off the ground But no you not gonna see it on you TV So just listen up and believe me Her trees have the only cure Her love is so new and pure Had to kiss them troubles goodbye bye No I don't have to lie mama Africa, unite So much love to share Pure blackness, wantness is so rare So much love to care Let them know they're missin' out Mama Africa So much love to share Sweet blackness, oneness Meet me there So much love to care Let them know they missin' out So much so much love So tell me can you feel it So much so much Then make that visit So much so much love Senegal can you feel it So much so much Ow! So much love to share I just can't see how we're livin' without it So much love to care Don't miss don't miss one moment about it So much love to share Resist this bliss though I really doubt it So much love so much love to share Oh yeah So much love to share Pure blackness, wantness is so rare So much love to care Let them know they're missin' out Mama Africa So much love to share Sweet blackness, oneness Meet me there So much love to care Let them know they missin' out
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Written by: Abdulsamad Hakeem, Aliaune Thiam, Bobby Dixon, Bradley Brown, Dalton Browne, Dave Richards, Everold Dwyer, Paul Henton, Tillman Otto
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Identity"Mama Africa" is a collaborative song featuring artists 50 Cent, Akon, and Peter Tosh.
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Historical BackgroundDespite being related by the title, the versions by the artists individually are different as they are not a collaboration. "Mama Africa" by Peter Tosh is from his album “No Nuclear War,” released in 1987. Meanwhile, Akon's version appeared on his second studio album "Konvicted" in 2006. Lastly, 50 Cent's version is part of his fourth studio album "Curtis," released in 2007.
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Song ThemeAll versions of "Mama Africa" share similarities in theme, featuring lyrics that pay tribute to Africa's rich heritage and culture.
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Unique Fact - Peter ToshPeter Tosh’s version of the song, “Mama Africa,” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Performance in 1987.
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Unique Fact - AkonAkon's version of "Mama Africa" has a significant influence from his African heritage, especially since Akon spent much of his childhood in Senegal.
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Unique Fact - 50 Cent50 Cent's "Mama Africa" stands as one of the rare songs where the rapper experimented with African beats and themes in his music.
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Song ChartingAkon’s version of the song "Mama Africa" charted at number 47 on the UK Singles Chart. However, neither 50 Cent nor Peter Tosh’s versions made significant impact on the charts.
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Remix VersionA remix of 50 Cent's "Mama Africa" featuring Akon was leaked online. This version samples the 1982 song "Africa" by Toto.
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Amplified in MoviesAkon's version of "Mama Africa" was used as the soundtrack in the sports comedy film, "The Longest Yard (2005)."
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LegacyDespite the different approaches to the song by each artist, "Mama Africa" remains an iconic tribute to African heritage, influencing a range of artists across genres.
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