Mama Africa1983

Mama Africa by Peter Tosh, released in 1983, is a heartfelt tribute to the motherland and a celebration of African identity, resilience, and pride. Blending roots reggae with pop-inflected rhythms, the album showcases Tosh’s versatility while staying true to his revolutionary spirit. The title track “Mama Africa” is a spiritual anthem of diaspora longing, while songs like “Glass House” and “Not Gonna Give It Up” reaffirm his commitment to truth and resistance. Featuring a cover of Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” with a reggae twist, Mama Africa balances global appeal with deep cultural roots—making it one of Tosh’s most accessible and resonant works.

Track listing

1. Mama Africa – 7:56
2. Glass House – 5:53
3. Not Gonna Give It Up – 5:45
4. Stop That Train – 4:01
5. Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry) – 4:03
6. Where You Gonna Run (Donald Kinsey) – 4:09
7. Peace Treaty – 4:21
8. Feel No Way – 3:29
9. Maga Dog – 4:25