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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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