a song of africa

bless us as sisters and brothers
grant us oh lord, and bountiful
love of each to the others
let us love the land of our fathers
hear our prayer to stand in unity
in rich and prospered harmony
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dawn over ancient africa
bring peace and good fortune
on our lands and fields
by the rivers happy and singing!
of clapping hands
of praising the lord nkosi!

our mother, mother africa
african nations roar thunders
great nations to sing together
as mighty storms

rulers be just and strong be blessed
our great tribes our time has come
on vast fields happiness on the plains
riversides and lakes

bring to our kingdoms and great land
the joyful drums of peace and love
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feasting by the fires together
meat and corn and bread
give grace of plenty, eat and drink 
wine and wild honey
sour beer milk flowing

clapping hands and beating drums
beating deep the rhythm of ages
into the peaceful night
jumping leaping
children sing crying out for joy!

young women ancient dances!
rattling jingling beads
bangles and bracelets
shaking
young warriors alike
old men
fathers well pleased
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awaken the greatness in our hearts
let us not know fear!
grant our faith hope and courage
let us be strong and brave

halala halala! halalala halalala!
ever africa!
ever africa! ever live africa! 

oh beloved mother africa
our sun is dawning!
hear your children
hear your people!
praise the lord nkosi!
praised be the allmighty!

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