Africa misses you and you miss Africa. Therefore, we’ve compiled a playlist of the best heart-warming Africa songs to keep you company during self-isolation.
So, if you want to break free and believe in Hakuna Matata, listen to the songs below to inspire your African dream. Cue the goosebumps.
“It’s music and dancing that makes me at peace with the world. And at peace with myself.” – Nelson Mandela.
Africa by Toto
Click Song by Miriam Makeba
Waka Waka by Shakira and Freshly Ground
Asimbonanga by Johnny Clegg & Savuka (with Nelson Mandela)
Vul’indela by Brenda Fassie
My African Dream by Vicky Sampson
Johnny Clegg & Juluka – Scatterlings of Africa
Dance Some More by Mango Groove
Umqombothi (South Africa) by Yvonne Chaka Chaka
Different Colours by Lucky Dube
Pata Pata by Miriam Makeba
The Lion King – Circle of Life
Jabulani by PJ Powers
Shosholoza by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Kwela by Soweto String Quartet
Give Me Hope Jo’Anna by Eddie Grant
Weeping by Bright Blue
Johnny Clegg – Spirit of the Great Heart
Send me by Hugh Masekela
Lion King – Hakuna Matata
Tell us in the comments section if there are any songs you would like us to add to our Africa Playlist to get you through self-isolation. We hope that this can serve as a reminder that we are all in this together.
We cannot wait to reunite you with Africa! In the meantime, join us on Our Home Safari for more entertainment.