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Kwanzaa Time

by OneNess Sankara

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Kwanzaa time goes beyond genre, seamlessly blending song, spoken word, and vibrant African Caribbean traditional sounds. This track is a celebration of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, weaving a tapestry of unity, heritage, and the vibrant spirit of togetherness.

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Habari Gani - Whats the news?
It’s Kwanza time

Kwanzaa time is here
to celebrate and share
giving principles to live in light and give so
Hold your head up high and wave that fist inna de sky
and over the seven days we thanks and praise

(UMOJA)Unity is the key I stand with you and you stand with me
Together as one through adversity
Celebrating strength and diversity

Cos if I fall you fall
If your back’s against the wall
If we can't stand tall be we big be we small
Mek I buy from your stall
Mek he buy from your stall
Mek she give you a call
With the latest tips
No more bruk pocket
Susu and pardner be the lick
So come together and let's expand we ting cos

Kwanzaa time is here
To celebrate and share
Giving principles to live in love and give so
Hold your head up high and wave that fist inna de sky
And over the seven days we thanks and praise


(KUJICHAGULIA)
Red, black and green
Springs to mind
Look into yourself and you will find
The blueprint that WE been left behind
Come on African take control of your life

Cos if I fall you fall
If your back’s against the wall
If we can't stand tall be we big be we small
Mek I buy from your stall
Mek he buy from your stall
Mek she give you a call
With the latest tips
No more bruk pocket
Susu and pardner be the lick
So come together and let's expand we ting cos

Kwanzaa time is here
To celebrate and share
Giving principles to live in light and give so
Hold your head up high and wave that fist inna de sky
And over the seven days we thanks and praise

Imani faith what we need
Nia purpose to succeed
Kuumba creativity
Fully embodying our divinity

Cos if I fall you fall
If your back’s against the wall
If we can't stand tall be we big be we small
Mek I buy from your stall
Mek I buy from your stall
Mek she give you a call
With the latest tips
No more bruk pocket
Susu and pardner be the lick
So come together and let's expand

Can I help you papa?
Let me help you mama
Walk with me my sister
Take my hand my friend
Come to meet my child
Let me see you smile
Together we raise a nation once again

Kwanzaa time is here
To celebrate and share
Giving principles to live in love and give so
Hold your head up high and wave that fist inna de sky
And over the seven days we thanks and praise

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released December 24, 2023
Written By Oneness Sankara
Produced by G-String

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OneNess Sankara London, UK

OneNess Sankara is a Singer, Poet, Songwriter & Actress. Her work has taken her from BBC Radio, Sky TV & Glastonbury to London venues such as The Jazz Café & The Royal Festival Hall.

A seasoned performer, and member of poetry collective Best Kept Secret, she is a connoisseur of art and those exposed to the lyrical workings of Miss Sankara should be fully braced to see the world with new eyes.
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