For many growing up in the ’80s, Toto’s classic soft-rock hit “Africa” was our first introduction to the Dark Continent. But a closer look at the lyrics, 31 years later, by Watertown-based Thomson Safaris has shaken up our entire world.
From the lack of flights coming into Kilimanjaro at 12:30, wild dogs actually hunting by day, and some very unseasonal rain, it appears that Toto has some ‘splainin’ to do. Especially the songwriters, keyboardist/vocalist David Paich and drummer Jeff Porcaro.
“We’ll admit it, we’re fans of Toto’s anthem ‘Africa,’ too,” writes Thomson. “Which is why we wanted to help them get their facts straight.”
This is incredible.
For holy reference…