Africa’s Dying

by Vusi Mahlasela

Africa’s dying
This place is such a mess
And no one gives a heck
It’s really frightening.
Oh if you listening bhuthi, you better run as fast as you can
Cos she’s dying
And no one gives a damn.

Western man
Goes where he wants
Does what he likes
And he takes what he can
Oh he’s running with the devil
And he’s running with the cash
And she’s dying
And no one gives a damn

I hear her crying

Africa’s dying
There’s a noose around her neck
And no one gives a heck
It’s slowly tightening
Oh if you’re listening baba,
You better run as fast as you can
Cos she’s dying
And no one gives a damn

I hear her crying.