Tell them I am an African
-to them who do not believe in their Africanness
Tell them I am an African
A son of the black race
A race where everyone can
Where the sun provides grace.
Tell them I am an African
Of the cradle of humankind
Of ancestors who knew no span
Where the wind cleanses the mind.
Tell them I am an African
From the land of sunrise
From flowing breasts I am now man
Strong to withstand surprise.
Tell them I am an African
Giver of colour to the earth
Giver proud to be God’s man
Strong to brace the maker’s turf.