Inspired by the film 'Blood Diamond', in which Leonardo di Caprio as Danny Archer says "God left this place [Africa] a long time ago." But I know He hasn't.
(Lines 4 - 10 are lines from various African countries' national anthems)
Africa, God has not forgotten you
Rise up, Africa
God has not forgotten you
You will have a nation where peace and justice shall reign
Under your black star of hope and honour you will under God march forever more
You will again prove that truth can win after all
God will bless your land and nation and justice will be your shield and defender
Your glory will be raised high, God will hear your prayers
Your pride will be worth your esteem
The happy days of which your ancestors dreamed will come for you at last
North, South, East West,
God hasn't left you
God will forgive you
God will heal your lands and your hearts
Your minds will be made new
Your children will see all the beauty that they were destined to see
Your lands will be fruitful
Mother Africa, you are beautiful,
Your smile like the sunrise after a stormy night
And as the sun rises each day, you too will rise again
Riddled with wrinkles, your face tells a thousand tales of injustice, corruption, violence, but the sparkle in your eyes signifies hope
You are a mother who has prayed for her children
And your prayers will be answered
Africa, God has not forgotten you
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