I am an African child Full of potential for a better tomorrow
Born with a skin the colour of chocolate Teach me discipline, teach me character, Bright, brilliant and articulate teach me hard work Strong and bold; I’m gifted Teach me to think like the star within me Talented enough to be the best I am an African child I am an African child I can be extra-ordinary Often the target of pity call me William Kamkwamba the Inventor; My future is not confined to charity Give me a library with books Give me the gift of a lifetime; Give me a scrap yard and discarded Give me a dream, a door of opportunity; electronics I will thrive Give me a broken bicycle; I am an African child Plus the freedom to be me And I will build you a wind mill Do not hide my fault I am an African child show me my wrong I am like any other; We are the new generation Teach me to dream Not afraid to be us And I will become Uniquely gifted, black and talented I am an African child Shining like the stars we are We are the children of Africa I am the son, daughter of the soil Making the best of us Rich in texture and content Yes! I am an African child