Chorus: Diaspora African diaspora (We need you) Diaspora Mama Africa diaspora (We need you)
Verse 1 [Tiken Jah Fakoly]: They took us faraway from home on those ships Across the ocean Walking never to be free again Every field and every thorn That we remember Remember
Chorus: Diaspora African diaspora (We need you) Diaspora Mama Africa diaspora (We need you)
Verse 2 [Alpha Blondy]: United we stand We fighted before Together let's break down the division Unity is the key To defend our own integrity Our dignity Oh, oh my dear African race
Chorus: Diaspora (diaspora) African diaspora (African diaspora) Diaspora (diaspora) Mama Africa diaspora (African diaspora)
Break: We need you (Uyoyo) Our fathers, sacrificed, (Uyoyo) Shall lead us to the light (Uyoyo) And we have to unite (our power's the future) That will be our sacrifice
Bridge [Tiken Jah Fakoly]: [...]
Chrous: Diaspora African diaspora (We need you) Diaspora Mama Africa diaspora (We need you)
End: Diaspora (I say rise up, rise up, rise up) African diaspora (We need you) Diaspora (Africa is rising) Mama Africa diaspora (We need you)