Lionheart Anthem

Yeah… From the Copperbelt to Cape Town,

Lusaka to Lagos…

This is for the dreamers.

Africa stand up! {warm brass swells and epic orchestral

hip hop intro} I came from the bottom,

now I’m chasing the sky,

Every scar on my soul is the reason I fly.

Mama said, “Son, never give up the fight,” Now I’m turning dark

days into moments of light.

No silver spoon, just faith in my hand,

Built my own future,

brick by brick, I stand.

They doubted my vision,

they laughed at my name,

Now I’m writing my story,

setting fire to the game.

{crisp boom bap snare,

melodic electric guitar loop}

Ndelolesha ku future, nshilefwaya ukubwelela,

Every step that I’m taking,

I’m getting much better.

Tili bonse ba champion,

don’t let them define ya,

Africa in my heart,

mpaka kalekale. {vocal harmonies rise,

atmospheric

synth build} I’m African hip hop,

hear the lion roar,

From the village roads to the global shore.

Twende! We rise, we never stop,

This is our time,

African hip hop! Lesa alebomba,

dreams never die, Hands to the heavens,

we aiming high. One love,

one people, one heartbeat nonstop,

We the new generation—African hip hop!

{triumphant horn section, heavy hard-hitting drums} Nalefuma panshi,

but now I’m standing tall,

Bemba in my blood,

I answer every call.

A little Nyanja, “Tiyende,” let’s go,

Planting seeds today so tomorrow will grow.

Respect to my roots,

respect to my land,

Different tribes, one nation,

together we stand. No hate in my heart,

just purpose in my chest,

Working every day till I become my best.

{stripped-back beat, prominent log drum element} (ahhhh)

Awe mwe bantu, don’t give up now,

Your dream is alive,

don’t ask me how.

Keep your head high,

never bow to fear,

Africa’s future is already here.

{slow filter sweep, solo Rhodes piano chord

progression} I’m African hip hop,

hear the lion roar,

From Zambia to the world,

we’ll open every door.

Twende! Let’s shine, we never stop,

Hands in the air for African hip hop!

Lesa atupale, let the blessings drop,

Unity forever, we’ll reach the top.

The world gon’ remember every beat we drop— This is who we

are… AM AFRICAN HIP HOP!

{full climax, energetic

percussion, soaring brass, soaring ad-libs} Africa to the world…

Tuli pano. (Yeah)

Twende!

One continent. One dream.

One voice. {guitars and brass fade out,

solo kick drum drops out}