This poem expresses hopes and dreams for Africa, recognizing both its rich history and current challenges like conflict, poverty, and disease. It calls on Africans to unite and work together for a better future, embracing cultural traditions while using new technologies to share ideas and stories. Regional cooperation is envisioned to promote investment, wealth creation, and ultimately a stronger, more integrated Africa.

1. My
African
Dream
(Kariuki
Gathitu
and
Jacqueline
Muna
Musiitwa)
Oh
God
of
all
creation,
see
how
this
land
and
nations
are
endowed
This
land,
the
mother
of
modern
thought,
innovation,
philosophy
and
arts
A
land
of
rich
history,
the
origin
of
humanity,
mathematics,
science
and
technology
Of
the
agrarian
revolution,
the
industrial
revolution,
the
Pan
African
revolution,
The
cradle
of
life,
creation
of
mankind,
mother
of
our
us
all
The
wonders
of
the
world
we
are
adorned,
from
the
pyramids
of
Giza
To
the
wilder
beast
migration
of
the
Sergenteti
From
the
abyss
of
Lake
Tanganyika
to
the
stretches
of
the
River
Nile
To
the
civilizations
of
ancient
Dzimbadzemabwe
and
spirit
of
Lalibela
Out
of
the
earth
bring
forth
grain
from
the
rain
and
ore
from
the
core
my
brothers
and
sisters
are
one,
a
cauldron
of
language,
tradition
and
religions
we
smile,
cry
and
feel
hearts
delight.
The
African
heart
loves,
shares
and
hopes
for
same
things,
our
own
unity
and
prosperity
Our
heart
longs
for
the
days
of
ancient,
when
we
used
to
sing
our
native
songs
and
not
the
empty
tunes
of
the
vain
The
days
when
our
bodies
danced,
together
in
unimaginable
contortion,
in
synchronous
gyration
to
the
djembe
but
our
memories
are
blemished
by
conflict,
poverty
and
strife,
brother
against
brother,
mother
against
child,
government
against
its
people
Our
stomachs
hardened
from
hunger,
skin
infected
with
disease
and
mind
returned
to
a
blank
slate
deprived
of
knowledge
and
erased
of
wisdom
We
have
lost
our
values,
traditions
and
rituals.
We
have
become
selfish.
We
strive
for
self
to
feed
our
own
stomachs..
why
do
we
live
for
ourselves?
Why
do
we
take
from
our
brother?
Is
it
because
we
see
not
the
affliction?

2. Afflicted
by
HIV/AIDS,
our
children
are
forced
to
raise
themselves,
mothers
watch
their
children
die
and
grandfathers
forced
to
simply
watch
and
lie
The
politicians
say
,”we
will
do,
we
will
go,
just
let
me
through
and
I
will
show
you”
“Peace,
peace”
they
say,
whilst
at
the
back
they
beat
our
brow
and
make
us
slaves
of
repression
Only
to
turn
their
word
to
poison
,
and
feed
the
people
the
ashes
of
betrayal
Forgive
us
Lord
for
the
sins
of
our
fathers,
for
the
smoldering
wicks
they
try
to
extinguish....
may
they
not
succeed
I
pray.
Save
us
from
the
oppression
that
brother
brings
upon
brother,
and
offer
us
relief
Deliver
us
from
future
despots
and
lead
us
into
salvation
and
consciousness.
Help
us
determine
our
future,
let
us
become
accountable
to
one
another,
let
us
accept
responsibility
and
the
consequences
of
our
action
and
in
the
days
of
salvation
,
we
will
thank
you
for
the
resuscitation
and
elevation.
We
say
thank
you
for
the
wealth
we
possess,
and
the
bounty
of
our
land.
For
the
heritage
and
culture,
the
song
that
is
in
our
African
heart,
the
drum
that
beats
to
the
tune
of
the
African
spirit.
For
the
experience
of
out
fathers,
that
now
we
know
right
from
wrong...
the
path
not
to
take,
the
road
of
death
,
disease
and
destruction..
you
have
and
given
us
the
wisdom
to
transform
We
thank
you
for
our
Africa....,
our
Youth
Charter
the
way
forward
into
our
destiny,
young
men
and
women
will
dance
around
the
fire,
celebrating
in
the
blend
of
culture
and
tradition
of
the
land
Sharing
in
the
passion
and
wealth
of
ideas
that
the
continent
offers
Telling
stories
and
parables
of
times
past
to
friends
on
Facebook,
Twitter
and
around
our
fires
at
home
We
shall
work
together
for
a
better
Africa,
from
Harare
to
Nairobi,
Cairo
to
Kinshasa,
Uagadougu
to
Abidjan
all
together
in
unity
we
shall
build
a
greater
Africa.

3. Regional
cooperation
and
integration
between
Uganda
and
Rwanda,
Botswana
and
Lesotho,
The
Gambia
and
Sarahawi
for
the
promotion
of
investment
and
creation
of
sustainable
wealth
Together
we
shall
hold
hands
and
raise
them
high
To
see
Africa
as
one,
singing
.......
Long
live
Africa,
Vivre
l’Afrique
Milele
Afrika
Achat
Africia
Viva
Africa