I Am the African Child
(Afrobeat-inspired rhythm, uplifting tempo)
[Verse 1]
Born of the sun, I rise with the dawn
My roots run deep, my spirit lives on
From village drums to city lights
I walk with dreams that reach the skies
[Pre-Chorus]
They told me I’m small, but I know I’m strong
I carry a future where I belong
[Chorus]
🎶 I am the African child, hear my voice, see me smile
With every step, I rewrite my name
Bright like the stars, unbroken by pain
I am hope, I am fire — I am the African child 🎶
[Verse 2]
From Cape Town shores to Nile’s great flow
Through deserts wide and mountains of gold
My story’s rich, my heart is free
Africa’s strength is rising in me
[Bridge]
Not just a dreamer — I’m a builder, a light
A leader in shadows, bringing the night to bright
With hands that shape tomorrow’s land
I rise with power, I take a stand
[Final Chorus]
🎶 I am the African child, bold and proud, undefiled
I carry the soul of the motherland
With every b**t, with every hand
We are many, we are one — we are the African child 🎶
[Outro - Spoken word style]
"I am not a whisper in history.
I am the echo of kings and queens.
I am the African child — and I believe."