You need to hear this because it serves as an apt soothing balm for the days in this country that have become nights, as the sun refuses to shine upon us, bathing us with warmth, satisfaction and a healthy mind-glow.
That’s the very artistic combination to end world
peace, bring on salvation, galvanize dying hearts, and set minds in
motion for change. All with music.
The two stars
have been on this path for as long as their careers have existed,
feeding on the existence of suffering to create protest beauty for the
public to channel their hearts to higher purpose, and inspire hope.
From
artistic photos that set social media ablaze 48 hours to the release,
the hype for the song was allowed to fester with no aim at controlling
the narrative. Nigeria has had a rough 2016 with an increase in the ills
plaguing the populace. Boko Haram is still a looming spectre of doom.
The economy is in shambles, as inflation continues and the Naira
experiences a free fall. The IMF has projected a recession for Nigeria
by 2017. Rampaging Fulani herdsmen have laid waste to communities in a
concerted effort at snatching grazing lands. Militants from the South
have returned in numbers, with each day bringing the spawning of a new
cell of destroyers. The government appear to be occupied by matters far
from the core issues that threaten national peace and security.
A
collective feeling of helplessness and despair. Defeat is in the air,
as the people drink their tears and wallow in their sorrow and
uncertainty of a better future.
Enter 2face Idibia
with a song of hope. He recruits M.I Abaga for the task and together
they start. Produced by M.I Abaga, “In the beginning there was fire in
the mountain, a burning desire…scary thoughts about this country all of
them think…” 2baba begins before launching into a healing motivational
speech.
M.I Abaga is at his best when he strikes out with thoughts that are larger than himself. “Oh
Jah, my country is in problem, we voted for change but now it seems
that even change cannot solve them. All the politicians are Babylon…”
‘Babylon’s
melody isn’t a huge selling point of the work. It’s repetitive tune
with just enough melody to accompany the message. It is the lyrical
composition and depth that brings this one home, as was the intention of
the collaborators.
You need to hear this because
it serves as an apt soothing balm for the days in this country that have
become nights, as the sun refuses to shine upon us, bathing us with
warmth, satisfaction and a healthy mind-glow.
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