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                          AKON - MAMA AFRICA
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[Song from Konvicted (2006)]
[Akon actually performs this song in B (half-tone up)]
[Should be played inna reggae style]
[Chorus]
AmSo much Glove to share
DmPure blackness, oneness so rare
AmSo much Glove to care
DmLet them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
Amso much Glove to share
DmSweet blackness, oneness be there
AmSo much Glove to give
DmLet them know they missin' out
Sing again
[Verse 1]
Am7A - This is for all the lovGe And the life took Dmaway
F - Don't forget we were born in tAmrade
R - rEmipped from the land and shipped awDmay
Am7I - Is the inspiraGtion we used to surDmvive
C - Have to see it with your own Amcries
A - Don't Emplay, Add it up and Dmalright
Still ya don't knAm7ow
Land is so gGold and green
  DmThe place is so Gfresh and cle-an
  AmAnd everyday I Emwater my garden
DmTell me if you feel it Emdeep in your heart and
  Am7The space is so Gcool and nice
DmVisit once, guaranGteed to visit twice
  AmAnd if you just Embelieve in the most high
DmI know you'll be alright
Mama Africa
AmSo much Glove to share
DmPure blackness, oneness so rare
AmSo much Glove to care
DmLet them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
Amso much Glove to share
DmSweet blackness, oneness be there
AmSo much Glove to give
DmLet them know they missin' out
Sing again
[Verse 2]
Am7A - That's my favorite placGe when I need to get aDmway
F - Must forget but we can't foAmrget to pray
R - Like EmLance ridin' on the Dmrunway
Am7I - In my homelaGnd and I'm feelin' so aliDmve
C - Hear me chant Africa uAmnite
A - Gonna Emaccept the mass alDmright
Still ya don't knAm7ow
Skin is so dGark and brown
  DmShe lifts me right Goff the ground
  AmBut no ya not gonna Emsee it on ya tv
  DmSo just listen Emup and believe me
  Am7Her trees have the onGly cure
  DmHer love is Gblue so and pure
  AmHad to kiss them Emtroubles goodbye bye
No I don't have to lie mama Africa, unite
AmSo much Glove to share
DmPure blackness, oneness so rare
AmSo much Glove to care
DmLet them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
Amso much Glove to share
DmSweet blackness, oneness be there
AmSo much Glove to give
DmLet them know they missin' out
Sing again
[Outro]
 Am   G   Dm   Em- repeat throughout outro
AmSo much Gso much love
DmSo much
So tell me can you feel it
So much so much care
So much
Make that visit
So much so much love
So much
Senegal can you feel it
So much so much care
so much
Ooow!
So much love to share
I just can't see how we 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 miss yo I really doubt it
AmSo much Glove to share
DmPure blackness, oneness so rare
AmSo much Glove to care
DmLet them know they're missin' out
Mama Africa
Amso much Glove to share
DmSweet blackness, oneness be there
AmSo much Glove to give
DmLet them know they missin' out
Sing again

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The story behind the song

"Mama Africa" is a heartfelt homage to Akon's ancestral homeland, Africa. The lyrics express a deep connection and respect for the continent. Released in 2007 as a single from his second studio album, Konvicted, the song embodies Akon's identity as a Senegalese-American artist. It plays like a personal tribute, inviting listeners to share in that sense of origin and pride.

AI-written from these sources:Mama Africa (song) — Wikipedia ↗Akon — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Mama Africa

by Akon

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Am7

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AKON - MAMA AFRICA

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[Song from Konvicted (2006)]

[Akon actually performs this song in B (half-tone up)]

[Should be played inna reggae style]

[Chorus]

Am G

So much love to share

Pure blackness, oneness so rare

Am G

So much love to care

Let them know they're missin' out

Mama Africa

Am G

so much love to share

Sweet blackness, oneness be there

Am G

So much love to give

Let them know they missin' out

Sing again

[Verse 1]

Am7 G Dm

A - This is for all the love And the life took away

F - Don't forget we were born in trade

Em Dm

R - ripped from the land and shipped away

Am7 G Dm

I - Is the inspiration we used to survive

C - Have to see it with your own cries

Em Dm

A - Don't play, Add it up and alright

Am7

Still ya don't know

Land is so gold and green

Dm G

The place is so fresh and cle-an

Am Em

And everyday I water my garden

Dm Em

Tell me if you feel it deep in your heart and

Am7 G

The space is so cool and nice

Dm G

Visit once, guaranteed to visit twice

Am Em

And if you just believe in the most high

I know you'll be alright

Mama Africa

Am G

So much love to share

Pure blackness, oneness so rare

Am G

So much love to care

Let them know they're missin' out

Mama Africa

Am G

so much love to share

Sweet blackness, oneness be there

Am G

So much love to give

Let them know they missin' out

Sing again

[Verse 2]

Am7 G Dm

A - That's my favorite place when I need to get away

F - Must forget but we can't forget to pray

Em Dm

R - Like Lance ridin' on the runway

Am7 G Dm

I - In my homeland and I'm feelin' so alive

C - Hear me chant Africa unite

Em Dm

A - Gonna accept the mass alright

Am7

Still ya don't know

Skin is so dark and brown

Dm G

She lifts me right off the ground

Am Em

But no ya not gonna see it on ya tv

Dm Em

So just listen up and believe me

Am7 G

Her trees have the only cure

Dm G

Her love is blue so and pure

Am Em

Had to kiss them troubles goodbye bye

No I don't have to lie mama Africa, unite

Am G

So much love to share

Pure blackness, oneness so rare

Am G

So much love to care

Let them know they're missin' out

Mama Africa

Am G

so much love to share

Sweet blackness, oneness be there

Am G

So much love to give

Let them know they missin' out

Sing again

[Outro]

Am G Dm Em

- repeat throughout outro

Am G

So much so much love

So much

So tell me can you feel it

So much so much care

So much

Make that visit

So much so much love

So much

Senegal can you feel it

So much so much care

so much

Ooow!

So much love to share

I just can't see how we 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 miss yo I really doubt it

Am G

So much love to share

Pure blackness, oneness so rare

Am G

So much love to care

Let them know they're missin' out

Mama Africa

Am G

so much love to share

Sweet blackness, oneness be there

Am G

So much love to give

Let them know they missin' out

Sing again

About Mama Africa Chords by Akon

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