Oh Africa
Akon · Other Songs - Akon
Oh Africa...
I know that we have to take it to the goal 'cause everyone's
depending on we
See we ain't got nowhere to go but up, it's our destiny
We're choosing the way, we'll do what it takes to get
to the top of the highest mountain
We'll do anything, we got to prove ourselves 'cause we know
Oh Africa...
See we'll never be able to forget this day 'cause it's
the greatest day of our life
See no matter what happens at least we can say
"we came, we saw, we tried"
We're choosing nowhere, we'll do what it takes to get
to the top of the highest mountain
We'll do anything, we got to prove ourselves 'cause we know
Oh Africa...
This is our time to shine, our time to fly, our time to be inside the sky
Our time to soar, our time to saw, the last one in football
Oh Africa...
I know that we have to take it to the goal 'cause everyone's
depending on we
See we ain't got nowhere to go but up, it's our destiny
We're choosing the way, we'll do what it takes to get
to the top of the highest mountain
We'll do anything, we got to prove ourselves 'cause we know
Oh Africa...
See we'll never be able to forget this day 'cause it's
the greatest day of our life
See no matter what happens at least we can say
"we came, we saw, we tried"
We're choosing nowhere, we'll do what it takes to get
to the top of the highest mountain
We'll do anything, we got to prove ourselves 'cause we know
Oh Africa...
This is our time to shine, our time to fly, our time to be inside the sky
Our time to soar, our time to saw, the last one in football
Oh Africa...
Oh Africa
Akon's 'Oh Africa' stands as a defining anthem of the mid-2000s hip-hop fusion genre, blending rhythmic rap delivery with vibrant Afrobeats influences. Released during the height of his global stardom, the track exemplifies his signature ability to merge American pop sensibilities with African musical traditions. The song's infectious energy and catchy melody made it a staple on international radio, contributing significantly to the broader wave of Afro-pop that gained mainstream traction in the late 2000s. As a key recording from his early catalog, it remains a testament to Akon's role in popularizing cross-cultural sounds and bridging musical divides through his distinctive production style and vocal performance.