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FORWARD UNTO AFRICA

Roderick M Scarlett

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An original reggae song encouraging Africans to return home in this time
original reggae music
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You can't know how good the vibe is unless you hear it. Im all about the music. Constructive criticism is welcomed. Im always down for making the sound better.
Started out playing rhythm guitar in New York for the reggae group Lion Force in the early 80s. Toured the US extensively for 7 years doing gigs in various cities and colleges.The band lasted until the beginning of the 90s. After the break up I turned to production which I continue to do now on a daily basis.
Song Info
Genre
World • Reggae
Author
Roderick M Scarlett (BMI)
Rights
Library of Congress
Uploaded
February 05, 2026
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MP3 7.4 MB • 320 kbps • 3:13 minutes
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relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
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dark, sad, angry
happy
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unique
radio-friendly
Story behind the song
A song about the urgency of Africans returning home
Lyrics
Intro Ad Lib: We are going back to the motherland Paradise here we come. Verse: 1 Now in this time of decision We've got to move with precision We've got to know our destination We're moving on out of Babylon Yes we are heading to the motherland No more slaving on this plantation No more struggle to resist temptation Chorus: We got to forward unto Ethiopia We're kings and queens from Africa We got to forward unto Zimbabwe We got to find our places in Africa We got to forward unto Ethiopia We're kings and queens from Africa We got to forward unto Zimbabwe We got to find our places in Africa Verse: 2 People in the world are slowly passing away But know Jah word forever remains Centralize and organize yourselves And be prepared for the worst Father grant us your protection Guard us against the evil one Help us survive this tribulation So we may remain to build the African nation. Chorus: We got to forward unto Ethiopia We're kings and queens from Africa We got to forward unto Zimbabwe We got to find our places in Africa We got to forward unto Ethiopia We're kings and queens from Africa We got to forward unto Zimbabwe We got to find our places in Africa Outro Ad Lib: We are going back to the motherland Paradise here we come
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