Discover the story of the song > Makeda – Les Nubians

In these lyrics, the protagonist is talking about the importance of remembering and honoring the past. The protagonist mentions figures like Ramses and Mandela, and sings about the queen Makeda, who was powerful and beautiful, and how she lives on in the protagonist. The protagonist encourages everyone to listen and observe, to change history and learn from the past. They mention their people dancing and singing, showing their faith and joy, and how they will fix the mistakes of the past. The protagonist and their community are ready for battle and to make a difference.