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28/06/2026

SENEGAL VS IRAQ-THE LIONS HAVE ROARED

On Friday, Africa witnessed history.
The lions of Senegal defeated them 5–0, becoming the first African nation ever to score five goals in a FIFA World Cup match. It was a performance that echoed far beyond the final whistle.

This song, "Gal Gang Si Raabi", by The Voice of Jollof is a tribute to the Lions of Teranga, to their unforgettable victory over Iraq, and to the growing belief that African football has entered a new era.

It is about a continent rising together.

This World Cup has already become historic for Africa, with nine African nations reaching the Round of 32—a record for the continent.

Congratulations to:
🇸🇳 Senegal
🇬🇭 Ghana
🇲🇦 Morocco
🇪🇬 Egypt
🇿🇦 South Africa
🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
🇨🇻 Cape Verde
🇨🇩 DR Congo
🇩🇿 Algeria

As the elders say:
"When one child carries the family, the whole village walks taller."

Last Friday, Senegal carried Africa with courage, skill, and pride. May this victory inspire every young footballer from Dakar to Accra, Banjul to Bamako, Nairobi to Cairo, Lagos to Kinshasa.

This is not just Senegal's victory.
It is a celebration of African excellence, African resilience, and the dream that one day the FIFA World Cup trophy will finally come home to Africa.

Congratulations to the Lions of Teranga.
Congratulations to every African nation still flying our continent's flag.
The journey continues.

The elders have spoken...
Their wisdom travels on the wind.
From the village to the world.
The Voice of Jollof

23/06/2026

SOUTH AFRICA VS MEXICO

When South Africa faced Mexico last week, a question echoed across the continent:

Why were so many Africans cheering for Mexico?

This song is not about ninety minutes of football but about memory, brotherhood and the need for Pan-African solidarity.

It is about the conversations taking place across social media, in taxis, markets, homes, barber shops, and stadiums throughout Africa.

Inspired by the reactions surrounding the match, this song explores a difficult question:

Why was South Africa's Captain crying because a lot of Africans rooted for Mexico

Can support be demanded, or must it be earned?

Through the wisdom of the elders, the song reminds us that:

The river that rejects its streams cannot complain when it runs dry.

No nation stands alone.

Support is earned, not demanded.

Brotherhood is not a speech but a practice.

Whether you agree or disagree, this song is an invitation to reflect on the future of African unity, our shared history, and our responsibility to one another.

Written and performed in the spirit of the elders.

From the village to the world.

The voice of Jollof

14/06/2026

"The strongest tree in the forest Still depends upon the rain."

14/06/2026

"OMAR ARTAN CAME WITH A WHISTLE, NOT A WEAPON IN HIS HAND "

A WORLD CUP LIKE NEVER BEFORE

A new Afrobeat spoken-word anthem from The Voice of Jollof.

"They said this would be a World Cup like never before.

For once...

Everybody agreed."

This song was inspired by the conversations surrounding the FIFA World Cup and the challenges faced by players, officials, journalists, and fans attempting to participate in what is supposed to be the world's game.

Through the wisdom of the elders, the song asks difficult questions:

How do you invite the world, then question every guest?

How do you host humanity, then lock people at the gate?

What happens when politics overshadows the spirit of football?

Featuring references to the experiences of Omar Artan, Aymen Hussein, denied officials, turned-away photographers, and countless fans whose dreams ended at the border, this song explores a simple belief:

Football belongs to the world.

Not to borders.

Not to fear.

Not to politics.

The World Cup became great because it belonged to everyone—every nation, every language, every flag, and every dream.

The song also challenges leaders, institutions, and FIFA itself to reflect on their responsibilities during moments when the world looks to sport to unite people rather than divide them.

This is not a song about one country.

It is a song about one game.

And one question:

Can football truly belong to the world if the world cannot fully participate?

From the village to the world.

Afrobeat | Spoken Word | Social Commentary | The Voice of Jollof

"The World Cup belongs to the world.
Every flag.
Every voice.

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18/05/2026

Your history didn't begin in slavery.

It began in kingdoms, civilizations, knowledge, resistance, culture, and identity - long before oppression tried to rewrite the story.

From the empires of Mali, Songhai, Kush, and Great Zimbabwe to the wisdom, art, science, and traditions passed through generations, Africa's story is deeper than the chains that later tried to define it.

Know your roots.

Protect your culture.

Carry your history with pride.

18/05/2026

"When your brother is burning, don't bring him to the house, take him to the river."

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18/05/2026

18/05/2026

NEW RELEASE: “AFRICA IS NOT A DUMPING GROUND”. THE ELDERS HAVE SPOKEN.

This is not a song of hatred. It is a song of reflection, dignity, sovereignty, and accountability.

Inspired by the voice of the elders, this spoken-word piece challenges African leaders to protect the dignity of the continent and its people, and to think carefully about agreements that affect future generations.

Africa is not a storage room for the problems of powerful nations.
Africa is home.
Africa is identity.
Africa is dignity.
Africa is family.

This piece speaks about migration, leadership, unity, borders, and the responsibility leaders carry when making decisions on behalf of their people.

To the leaders of Africa:
Guard the people.
Guard the land.
Guard the future.

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What does African unity and sovereignty mean to you?

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