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African, let me hear your name
Ningo, Ngasa, Sileshi, Mbianda, Numen, Dibaki—your name means peace, it means Unknown Soldier, it means warrior, it means truth, it means bringer of hope. Live up to the honor you have been bestowed—great African, let me hear your name.
Shaka, Sankara, Mandela, Lumumba, Nkrumah—these names bring memories, they carry strength, they carry hope, our hopes—say it out loud and don’t be shy—sweet African let me hear your name.
Fomunyoh, Tamfu, Ndefru, Atanga, Ketcha—our names carry a lot of meaning, and strength. The spirit of those we are named after transcend the times to empower us at present—good African, let me hear your name.
Bethuluezi, Ngwa, Okoronkwo, Fru Tambu, Gwandua—combine the vowels and the consonants
Place them next to each other and follow no order—lovely African let me hear your name.
Awambeng, Ngon’Andjam, Azoh’mbi, Tabah, Ikeogu—twist your tongue, fold your lips, keep it hollow and say it solo—beautiful African let me hear your name.
Kunta, Awolowo, Aquessi, Kashala, Tomdio—you are the guardian of a great heritage, the protector of a timeless legacy—oh African, let me hear your name.
Nnamdi, Bongila, Foretia, Ngwafor, Morfaw, Verla—never or rarely have others tried to adopt our names, does that carry a hidden message? This is our heritage, the source of our strength, the bedrock of our societies—proud African let me hear your name.
Fangdoh, Nehbi, Ntumdia, Senwu, Kuti, Njintah—these are the names we bear, the pride of our parents—stand with your shoulders tall, and stick out your chest, embrace your roots, and unleash the potential within you—proud African let me hear your name.
Tabukum, Awusu, Shabalala, LeShey, Mandla—Have you ever been shy to hear your own name spoken, have you out of insecurity modified your name or given yourself a nickname? Why precious African? It’s not about your name but what is inside of you and last I checked mother Africa endowed you with strength, wisdom and love. Dearest African let me hear your name and when you speak it, do it with pride.
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