African Queen

Show the world that you're so strong,

Make me proud of being an African,

No tap, just the journey, too long,

Survive, save, succeed yes we can.

African Queen

You are the beauty of Mother Africa,

Our joy is through your strength,

Our extended family is in America,

Increase all their great lives' length.

African Queen

Strongly stomp the yard with pride,

25 litres on your head is an exercise,

Your talents will be known worldwide,

One day you'll have your own enterprise.

African Queen

Study hard even when it's hard to study,

Slippery stones, so is that corporate ladder,

You'll always conquer if hardship is your buddy,

After all is said and done, you're a born leader.

African Queen

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Painting by: Wendy Drake

A girl carrying water in a container on her head.