“ Without music, life would be a mistake.” - Friedrich W. Nietzsche
With the current state of the world, it’s no wonder that everyone yearns for a bit of peace in their everyday lives. Berlin based Afropop songwriter and producer Mister Wawa channels this desire into an upbeat new single “Amina, Amina.”
Of the song’s inspiration, Mister Wawa states, “After a strenuous day, which was overshadowed by a personal tragedy and the war in Ukraine coupled with concerns about world peace, I came home and felt only the need for a bit of rest and security. My smartphone beeped: A friend from Kenya wanted to thank me for my recovery wishes and wrote: AMINA (Swahili for Amen).”
“Can you hear me We need to be connected Tell me something baby Help me baby with all your wisdom To understand most of the necessary things All that joy you can bring"”
Soft whispers of "Amina Amina peace" open the song like a prayer before lead vocals by Ggrande makes a gentle plea for "Amina" to come to him and cure his restlessness.
A steady Afrobeat rhythm from Dedrey featuring a light undercurrent of drums and dashes of pop, electronica, and jazz elements compliments the song's prayer-like mood. This creates an atmosphere that is sensual, relaxing, and reverent to the listener.
In fact, the song's multi-layered production and meaning are its strengths. Although Amina may seemingly appear to be a female lover to the casual listener, knowing that Amina means "Amen" in Swahili allows a greater appreciation for the song.
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Mister Wawa is a songwriter, music and film producer and DJ. His main influences are the pop culture of the ’80s and ’90s, as well as jazz and African rhythms. Prior to the pandemic, he organized concerts and directed two jazz festivals featuring renowned artists. During Covid, he began to work in the studio more on his own original music. In 2022, his album Immortal was released.
