RC 260927SAfm
Sunday, 27 September 2026
Music of Africa centred on resistance, cultural identity and ancestral guidance, with songs reflecting political frustration, environmental strain and hopes for African resilience.
- 03:27
A protest song called for collective action to change a stagnant system, refusing to move or “shake” until people take control of it.
- 03:26
Lyrics described violence, fear of police and people standing together, linking unrest in cities including London, Lagos, Cairo, Paris and Syria.
- 04:49
An African boy’s journey was framed through parental prayers, ancestral encouragement and promises to remain brave while crossing lands, mountains and the wider world.
- 04:47
Another song portrayed children crying, dry land, noisy streets and weakening spirits, presenting environmental and social decline through an intimate family narrative.
- 05:41
The episode closed with a reflection that men are the common denominator in the country’s problems and need deeper, more intelligent introspection.