The Africa of my dreams, my home, the Motherland

It is who I am, in my lips, and thick kinks in hair that reaches to the sun

My past, present, and future all flow in my blood like the Nile

From the dunes in the Sahara to the reefs of Seychelles

As the Atlantic ocean falls at my golden brown feet 

Mountains that dare to touch the colorful sky

Joy that covers the land like a powerful rainfall

The Africa of my dreams, a thought that troubles my young mind 

Will my dreams ever be real?

For it is not perfect, but a work in progress.

What is the Africa I dream about?

One where safety is not my first trouble, 

Where the history of our beautiful continent does not drag behind us like a hook in the sand. 

But become the anchors to move us forward

Where our leaders look not for what to take but what to give

Leaders who hope for us to prosper and not fall behind 

Africa of my dreams is a beautiful place that embraces all

One where I do not have to leave my home to achieve a better life but return to create a better future

An Africa where the pain of our origin does not derail us but empowers us for greatness

We are not terrorists. We are not poor. We are blessed. 

We are destined for more greatness

An Africa where nations work hand in hand to grow together and become one

I dream of hope, because what is life without hope

We are the next generation.

The Africa of our dreams is great and can be greater. 

My generation has already turned the world on its head.

We have power, they can not comprehend. 

Our weapons are not that of mass destruction, but to flourish as one.

The Africa of my dreams is the one that this generation builds from the ground up

It is about time that Africa sees its true potential.

Your gold, coffee, chocolate all come from the Motherland that you continue to disrespect and disregard. 

The Africa of my dreams is one where we work together to reach a common goal. 

The Africa of my dreams is magical

The Africa of my dreams is whole

The Africa of my dreams is unique

The Africa of my dreams is extraordinary

The Africa of my dreams is brave and beautiful 

A continent that stands tall and is impossible to be forgotten