Mdou Moctar- “Funeral for Justice“ (Official Music Video)

Taken from Mdou Moctar’s upcoming album ’Funeral for Justice’ out on Matador Records, May 3, 2024. Pre-order and pre-add the album here: Mdou Moctar Store: Matador Store US / CA / MX: Matador Store ROW: Lyrics: Dear African leaders, hear my burning question Why does your ear only heed France and America? They misled you into giving up your lands They delightfully watch you in your fraternal feud They possess the power to help out but chose not to Why is that? When your rights are trodden upon Why is that? When your rights are trodden upon Dear African leaders, hear my burning question Why solely invest in your own kin’s learning? While other children suffer on your watch? Why is that? When your rights are trodden upon Why is that? When your rights are trodden upon I boldly proclaim, whether you agree or oppose Occupiers are carving up your lands while watch Gallantly marching all over your resources Why is that? When your rights are trodden upon Why is that? When your rights are trodden upon Dear African leaders, hear my suggestion If you do this we will all win Retake control of your resource rich countries Build them and quit sleeping Why is that? When your rights are trodden upon Why is that? When your rights are trodden upon Dear African leaders, hear my burning question Why does your ear only heed France and America? They misled you into giving up your lands They watch with delight, your fraternal feud They possess the power to help out but chose not to Why is that? When your rights are trodden upon Why is that? When your rights are trodden upon Production Company: Anima Works - Directors of Photography - Hil Steadman and Jake DeNicola Special thank you to Ryan Naideau for supplying the drums in this video. Mdou Moctar: Matador Records on the web: ​ ​ #MdouMoctar #FuneralForJustice