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Murtala
820
African
Murtala was released on January 1, 1979 by KP&P - Sonodisc as a part of the album Comme une symphonie d'amour
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1979
LabelKP&P - Sonodisc
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM80

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Bongi Makeba
Bongi Makeba
Composer

Lyrics

His heart bled
He wanted to be free
He wanted freedom for his people
Not only for himself
Sufferings of the common man
That's what he shared
He said, "Africa has come of age
And we must speak for ourselves"
And these are words that will not die
Words that do not speak lies
Words that will not waste
Words that will not put our people to shame
Murtala Muhammad was his name
Nigeria is from where he came
Muhammad is dead but his soul lives on
His soul lives on
Murtala is gone but his words live on
His words live on
And these are words that will not die
Words that do not speak lies
Words that will not waste
Words that will not put our people to shame
Written by: Bongi Makeba
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