The track serves as a journalistic report on the socioeconomic and political turmoil in Nigeria during the early 2000s.
The story behind the song: Crisis by Legendary African China RealAFRICAN CHINA TV YouTube• 3 Sep 2022
In this interview, African China discusses the harrowing real-life events in Lagos and across Nigeria that inspired him to write 'Crisis': AFRICAN CHINA - Crises Part 2
You can listen to and his other hits on official platforms like Spotify and Apple Music . African China - Apple Music
"Crisis" established African China as a "voice of the voiceless," alongside other hits like and "No Condition Is Permanent" . His music remains a staple of Nigerian "classic" street-pop, often compared to the activism of Fela Kuti for its bold criticism of government failure. The track serves as a journalistic report on
African China recounts witnessing dead bodies on the road, ethnic and religious clashes, and the normalization of violence.
(Chinagorom Onuoha) is a legendary Nigerian musician known for his conscious lyrics and "galala" style. His song "Crisis," originally released on the 2004 album of the same name, is one of his most powerful social commentaries. His music remains a staple of Nigerian "classic"
He highlights political misrule, police brutality, and the suffering of the common "ghetto" resident.